Lost Wages Assistance Program
September 16, 2020Beginning this week, 250,000 unemployed workers in Connecticut will be eligible to receive another $300 a week as part of the federal disaster aid program.
Additional SNAP Benefits Coming to Connecticut Households
September 15, 2020While the primary focus of Connecticut families for the past several months has been on health and safety, food insecurity has also been a major c
Information and Reminders following Tropical Storm Isaias
August 7, 2020Farmington was among the many areas hit hard by Tropical Storm Isaias, with over 77% of Eversource customers (9,885) still without power as of 4 p
Police Accountability Legislation Announced
July 15, 2020Co-chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Judiciary stood outside the Capitol to announce
June 18th Updates: Indoor & Outdoor Events, Public Transportation
June 18, 2020To help you and our neighbors stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving stream of information related to the COVID-19 pandemic, my office and I are working to provide news as it develops over social media and by email. This is a recap of some of this week’s highlights.
Below you can find information on the following topics:
On the Death of George Floyd and Racial Justice
June 4, 2020Along with millions worldwide, I am shocked, disheartened, and outraged by the senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. Sadly, his death was only the most recent in a long line of such tragedies.
I am committed to working with my colleagues in the General Assembly and members of our community to eliminate racial disparities and inequities, particularly regarding racial profiling, excessive use of force, arrest, bail, prosecution, and sentencing.
Honoring Our Veterans this Memorial Day
May 22, 2020Memorial Day is a moment where we remember and honor those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Unfortunately, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, parades and other public events have been canceled. However, there are still safe ways to honor those who gave their life for our country. Check out this Hartford Courant article for some ideas.