Women’s Business Development Council’s Equity Match Grant Program
January 17, 2023The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) announced the next round of the Equity Match Grant Program. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2023.
Remembering Our Friend Rep. Quentin "Q" Williams
January 6, 2023Rep. Berger-Girvalo Appointed Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee
December 30, 2022State Representative Aimee Berger-Girvalo(D-Ridgefield) has been appointed Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee for the upcoming 2023 legislative session.
House Special Session
November 29, 2022With many families in Connecticut facing added financial strain due to rising prices, the legislature went into special session earlier this week to provide some relief. A bipartisan bill passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Lamont extends the current suspension of the gasoline tax, provides additional funding for energy assistance programs, and continues premium pay for frontline workers.
Aid and Resources to Support Those Experiencing Homelessness
November 25, 2022A recent report detailed that throughout Connecticut there was an increase of 13% in overall homelessness from 2021 to 2022.
Eversource and United Illuminating Rate Increases
November 23, 2022I am sure we share the same concerns about Eversource and United Illuminating, the state's two main electric distribution companies, which both filed for new standard service supply rates with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) that will increase rates by approximately 40%. Once approved by PURA, these new rates will go into effect from January 1, 2023, through the first six months of the year.
Rep. Berger-Girvalo Awarded For Legislative Work In Expanded Access To Breast Cancer Screenings
November 4, 2022The Radiological Society of Connecticut recognized the legislative work I was involved in with the Public Health committee this past session.