Patricia Dillon

This week, I joined the New Haven delegation for a press conference in which the mayor of New Haven and superintendent of schools celebrated the new funding we delivered to New Haven. Through the budget, which was crafted and developed by my colleagues and I who sit on the Appropriations committee, the City will receive $23 million.

The last day of the 2026 legislative session is right around the corner. There have been several long and stressful nights, but I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish. One such accomplishment is the budget, which was passed on Saturday night. The New Haven delegation was able to secure over $7 million in additional education aid and $12 million in municipal funding for the city.

In recent years, masked federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have waged a campaign of fear and intimidation in some communities with a reckless disregard for the constitutional rights of the people they encounter.

During today's session, we passed a bill that will make targeted, meaningful investments in the people who keep our communities strong.

The right to vote is under constant attack around the country. During session on Thursday, the House passed legislation that will ensure that elections in Connecticut are free, fair, and transparent.

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) held a press conference at the Capitol to celebrate Earth Day yesterday. I was honored to be invited to speak alongside other environment advocates.

As expected, it has been a busy week in Hartford. My colleagues and I have been working late into the night to pass meaningful legislation. I wanted to take a moment to spotlight two bills that have passed in the House.

Today, we passed legislation that will protect the people of Connecticut and adapt to policy changes made on the federal level.