Kara Rochelle

Last week, the House of Representatives met for a Special Session on Wednesday, November 12th. The legislature used the Special Session to address the potential funding shortfalls of the federal government during the shutdown, a new housing bill, and more. We passed $500 million to cover reductions in funding from the federal level. Further down in this email, you can read additional details about what the legislature passed during the special session this week.

I hope this message finds you and yours well! This week, the state announced $12 million in funding through the CTDOT's Community Connectivity Grant Program, awarded to 17 towns and cities, including $789,000 for Ansonia. Later this week, on Friday, November 21st, I will hold my monthly coffee hour event. Read about this new funding for Ansonia and additional details on my November coffee hour below.

All Connecticut SNAP recipients have access to their FULL November benefits on their EBT cards.

Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4th, and I encourage you all to be a part of the process. Local elections impact your tax rate, school funding, and so much more. These local elections tend to be close races, and your vote matters to make a difference in the community.

This week, I am hosting two events around the Valley where you can learn more and ask questions about what the General Assembly did during this year's session. Tonight, I will hold an education forum at Derby Town Hall, and tomorrow morning, I will have my monthly coffee hour. Read more about both these events below.

This week, I am hosting two events around the Valley where you can learn more and ask questions about what the General Assembly did during this year's session. On Thursday, I will hold an education forum at Derby Town Hall, and on Friday morning, I will have my monthly coffee hour. Read more about both these events below.

I want to thank everyone who attended the Veterans Panel and Senior Resource Fair in September! This month, I will be hosting an Education Forum at the Derby Town Hall on October 16th. Find more information on this event below, and I hope parents and families are able to attend!

In this email, you will find information on new laws taking effect on October 1st, learn about a great opportunity for high school seniors, and find local events and resources. As always, I am here as a resource for Ansonia and Derby residents to help address any questions or concerns you have. Please don't hesitate to reach out to my office at any time and email me at kara.rochelle@cga.ct.gov.

I am excited to share that the Valley Senior Resource Fair is happening TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 24th! The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Warsaw Park in Ansonia.