Joseph P. Gresko

As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, this 4th of July carries special significance.

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

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced bridge deck replacements for various bridges, including Route 15 in Stratford, as a follow-up to pavement preservation, which excluded bridges. The project ensures bridges remain in good repair.

Juneteenth – June 19 – commemorates and celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, but the important history of this now state and federal holiday was not widely known for many years.

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.

For decades, the property was used to test munitions developed by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company, then Remington Arms. In 1986, after Remington closed in Bridgeport, the property underwent a long-term cleanup effort. Part of that effort includes a plan to preserve large portions of Remington Woods for public use. 

During the recent State Bond Commission meeting, the commission approved $2.43 million in funds to help Optimus Health Care with renovations at its East Main Street location in Bridgeport. This major investment will expand access to OB/GYN, pediatric, and dental care for patients in Bridgeport, Stratford, and the surrounding region.