Hilda E. Santiago

A healthy summer is straight ahead for Meriden's kids, ages 18 and under! Monday through Friday, starting June 17- August 16 (closed on 6/19 and 7/4).

Connecticut is launching a new program that will expand health care to underserved communities while forgiving the student loans of health care workers.

For mental health awareness, I would like to share important tips from the Mental Health Foundation.

Connecticut law enforcement officers have our backs every day. We owe it to them to support their families and stand by them.

Veterans put their lives on the line for our country and, as a small way to say “thank you for your service,” the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would support Veterans who have been disabled during service.

Paid time off was expanded in the House. House Bill 5005 allows for the accrual of paid leave, up to 40 hours each year, for those working at least 120 days annually. Businesses that already offer paid time off are exempt.

I was thrilled to join several Latino colleagues and the Coalition of Connecticut Puerto Rican Parades and Festivals at the State Capitol this week, to announce the events planned for our beloved Puerto Rican Parades across the state this year.

As utility service shutoffs for non-payment will start again on May 2, the state’s Consumer Counsel is warning residents about a possible scam targeting utility customers whose bills are overdue.