Happy Holidays, Energy Assistance, New Laws And More
December 22, 2023From my family to yours, I want to take a moment to send my best wishes for the holiday season, and express that it is my sincere honor to represent you and work on issues that matter to our community and Connecticut.
Resources for the Upcoming School Year
August 11, 2023It’s that time again when we start winding down the summer and begin back-to-school preparations; I want to share news and events that will ease that transition for the upcoming school year.
Additional SNAP Benefits for CT Kids
August 9, 2023The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), in consultation with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), this week announced that $8.8 million in special food assistance benefits is scheduled to be distributed Sunday, August 13, 2023, to the families of 57,313 children under age 6 who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Discussion on Black Maternal Health and The CROWN Act at Wesleyan
August 7, 2023I had a great time visiting with the ladies at Wesleyan to discuss The CROWN Act and Black maternal health problems and legislation that will help overcome challenges associated with the issue.
Birthing Justice Documentary Screening and Discussion
August 4, 2023What an awesome time had by all! The screening and discussion that followed was an educational time and a place for fellowship. I left feeling so uplifted!
Hamden National Night Out
August 3, 2023I had a great time last week at "The National Night Out", hosted by the Hamden Police Department. It was a great event celebrating community and focusing on building stronger bonds between neighbors and law enforcement.
Connecticut Cuts Prison Population, Keeps Crime Rate Low
August 2, 2023For more than 10 years, Connecticut has been a model for criminal justice reform.
Connecticut has significantly reduced its number of incarnated people, closed more than 10 prisons and kept the crime rate at its lowest level in more than 40 years. Violent crime decreased 43% from 2012 to 2021, while property crime sank 29% during the same period.