New Laws Effective January 1, 2024
December 29, 2023As we ring in the new year, there are some laws that become effective on January 1 that were passed during the 2023 legislative session addressing key issue areas including early voting, health and mental health, and online privacy and data protection.
Connecticut's Automatic College Admissions Program
December 27, 2023Connecticut is offering a wonderful new program that will make applying for higher education much easier - and less expensive - for graduating high school students.
Update - December 22
December 22, 2023Happy Holidays! I have a lot of information and good news to share with you in this update. Friendly Hands Food Bank is receiving $2 million in state bond funds to purchase a new building, we have a new Eagle Scout in Torrington, college admission options for Connecticut high school seniors, and new laws on the books as of January 1, 2024.
Rep. Cook Welcomes $2 Million in State Bond Funding for Friendly Hands Food Bank
December 15, 2023Funds will help purchase a new building to allow the food bank to expand its services.
Christmas Parade & Christmas Village Opening Day December 10
December 8, 2023Sunday is the Torrington Christmas Parade and the Christmas Village opens for its 76th year following the parade.
Update - December 6
December 7, 2023The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance, a statewide organization committed to improving outcomes in the areas of learning, health, safety, and economic security, for children ages birth to eight, has released the results of a recently conducted survey of 200 childcare providers across Connecticut.
We have a chronic problem - funding and staffing issues.
Read more about it in this update.
Blue Ribbon Panel Child Care Event October 10
October 5, 2023The Office of Early Childhood’s (OEC) Blue Ribbon Panel on Child Care is developing a 5-year plan for an accessible, high-quality state childcare system. This plan will support families, providers, and Connecticut’s economy to make sure every child has the best educational foundation to grow, learn, and succeed.
Weekly Update September 10
September 10, 2023The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is open. CEAP provides vulnerable state homeowners and renters with crucial support for the associated costs with heating their homes.