Governor Lamont announced that millions of dollars in new investments will be made to childcare programs that go hand-in-hand with our efforts to enhance early childhood education and services in the state.

As the days grow longer and warmer and we see more and more signs of spring—and brighter days—ahead, we share in the continued highs and lows of 2021: on one hand, the increase in COVID-19 vaccinations and careful loosening of restrictions from restaurants to businesses to schools; and on the other, the tragic loss of life in Atlanta last week and the deeply troubling rise in crime against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders that these murders have shone a light on.

Federal Relief, New CDC Guidelines & More

Please join me on March 17 at 5:30 p.m. for an informative discussion on the mental health of our youths facing the struggles of COVID-19 and virtual learning.

We are constantly working to provide updates and important news as it develops over social media and by email.

It was thrilling to have 100 advocates from across the arts, culture, and tourism sector show up today to learn, build community, and get ready to advocate for HB 6119!

I am pleased to report that New Haven will receive $37,716,245 in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER II) as part of the second CARES act that passed in December 2020. Follow this link for details.

I am pleased to report that Norwalk will receive $9,241,216 in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER II) as part of the second CARES act that passed in December 2020.