Bob Godfrey

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

As we welcome a new year, several laws passed in the last legislative session will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Merry Christmas! I hope you are able to take the day to relax, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.

I hope you have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. It is a unique American holiday, celebrating our blessings. We gather with family and fiend to enjoy our meal together and share our love.

Last week, the legislature convened in special session to address several important matters, including the need for temporary adjustments to the Budget Reserve Fund and the appropriation of funds to offset reductions in federal programs such as SNAP, WIC, and others that directly impact our Connecticut residents. We also took up a number of additional priorities aimed at supporting essential state programs and maintaining fiscal stability. House Bill No. HB-8003 is the state's $500 million funding response to cutbacks in federal funding.

Last Wednesday, the House of Representatives met for a special session. We passed a few great pieces of legislation, but today I wanted to highlight HB 8002.

As I am sure you've heard, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food benefits are ending November 1. This means that 5,665 of our Danbury neighbors will not have access to food because of the chaos, cruelty, and corruption in Washington.

Great news! Danbury Public Schools received over $150,000 in state funding for their after-school program. After-school programs are vital to the development of the young people in our community. I am grateful for this investment into our future.