Patricia Dillon

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold a hybrid public information meeting about the Heroes Tunnel Project on Monday, January 12. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, and offer suggestions.

Let’s welcome 2026! Several laws that passed in the last legislative session took effect on January 1, 2026.

Happy New Year! We had many legislative victories in 2025, and I look forward to building on that success in 2026.

In the spirit of the holiday season, our community is set receive state funding. During their meeting last Thursday, the State Bond Commission approved grants for several statewide projects, including a few based in New Haven:

As we feared, last week, on a party line vote, the U.S. Senate failed to protect your care and extend federal Affordable Care Act subsidies. The GOP killed a Democratic proposal to protect the subsidies for three years. This is devastating for families.

First, good news on our state library - after our litigation, pursuant to court order, Institute of Museum and Library Services grants will be reinstated by the federal government.

We are thankful to call the great State of Connecticut home. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.

I had a busy and exciting week. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives held a special session. I also participated in a CT-Irish Relations Roundtable with the Irish Consul General.