Juan R. Candelaria

Although the coronavirus impact on Connecticut has been minimal to date, Governor Lamont and the state are actively working on our preparedness for any eventuality.

The chaotic state of affairs in Washington D.C. can often feel distant from the day-to-day issues that come up in our lives. However, it's important to stay up to date at the federal level because decisions made there can have a direct impact on vital services and programs for residents across our state. Perhaps no better example of this dynamic exists than in proposals concerning the federal budget.

Please join us at the Fair Haven Branch Library, 182 Grand Ave, New Haven for a Coffee & Conversation event on March 14.

If you're struggling to keep your home warm this winter – you can find help through your utility.

The 2020 legislation session will get underway on Wednesday, February 5^th and we will be working on many issues that affect New Haven and the state.

A fellow state representative received a voice mail message I wanted to share and warn you IS A SCAM! My colleague called the number for verification and was surprised at how smooth and professional they seemed on the phone. He was almost ready to offer his credit card information when he suspected it did not make sense.

The non-partisan Office of Legislative Research recently published the 2020 Major Issues report, which summarizes key issues the legislature could take up during the upcoming session.

Just recently, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that it increased its hourly rate for census takers in Connecticut from $21.00 to $23.00 an hour! They are hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff.