Special Education Funding, and more
February 28, 2025On Monday, I was proud to vote for a bill allocating $40 million in funding to special education, giving immediate support to more than 140 school districts in our state and helping to provide the highest quality education for our students.
These critical resources will help ensure students receive the specialized support they need to thrive.
Photos from My Tour of WWE!
February 24, 2025To see photos from the my tour of the WWE facilities, click here: https://www.facebook.com/RepCandelaria/posts/pfbid026AXwZCHapHmudke7JWF7U6nZ9X6QFTie5SGmJf8tNdsmQe4xoat99VsLuXebf1R4l
Session, Tax Assistance, and more
February 21, 2025A reminder that on Saturday, March 15 at 2pm at the Fair Haven Library (182 Grand Ave, New Haven), Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney and I will host a Fair Haven legislative town hall. We will update you on our work at the Capitol, tell you our legislative priorities, and hear about the issues that matter most to you! I hope to see you there!
Join Me for a Legislative Town Hall!
February 14, 2025On Saturday, March 15 at 2pm at the Fair Haven Library (182 Grand Ave, New Haven), Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney and I will host a Fair Haven legislative town hall. We will update you on our work at the Capitol, tell you our legislative priorities, and hear about the issues that matter most to you! I hope to see you there!
Upcoming Public Hearings
February 7, 2025The legislature is currently holding public hearings, with 17 scheduled for next week alone! Visit this website for information on how to testify on a bill at a public hearing.
Immigrants Rights & Resources Guide, and more
January 31, 2025Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. The ACLU of Connecticut has prepared a comprehensive Immigrants' Rights & Resources Guide below. Learn more about your rights as an immigrant.
Upcoming Session, Portable Heater Tips, and more
January 24, 2025The cold snap in Connecticut may lead some to use portable heaters in their homes to help stave off Jack Frost.
Using these heaters come with some risks, however, as they are the leading cause of home fires in January and February.
Avoiding Scams, Staying Warm, and more
January 17, 2025Happy Friday!
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On the third Monday of January, we take a moment to celebrate the legacy of a consequential figure in American history. Dr. King worked alongside other civil rights leaders, and they were able to successfully push the federal government to pass legislation that addressed the horrible sins of our past.