Lucy Dathan

Several new state laws that we passed during the 2026 legislative session will take effect on July 1.

The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) wants residents to be aware of new work requirements affecting some recipients of SNAP benefits and upcoming changes to HUSKY Health eligibility rules.

The good news: most people will not lose their benefits. However, it is important to review the new requirements and determine whether they apply to your situation.

Medical debt can place a significant financial burden on families in communities across Connecticut, which can result in severe economic hardship or bankruptcy.

With Memorial Day marking the unofficial kick off to summer, we hope you get a chance to enjoy the many parks, beaches, and attractions our beautiful state has to offer.

Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill into law providing all eligible voters in Connecticut with the option of casting a vote via absentee ballots.

The Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) and Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) have begun accepting applications for the OEC-WBDC Program Operations Grants. The application period ends on May 25.

Please help spread the word about this important conversation on human trafficking and its impact on our communities. My colleague, Rep. Collins Main, is hosting us in Stamford at the Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Ferguson Library, located at 1 Public Library Plaza, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

I am proud to have secured additional funding for Norwalk and New Canaan in the 2026 budget adjustments bill. We delivered additional funds to support our municipalities for education and town aid. These are important funds to provide local tax payer relief.