Application for Student Loan Debt Relief Now Open
October 20, 2022Earlier this summer, the Biden Administration announced student loan debt relief, and I'm pleased to share that the application is now open!
Bonus Payment for Childcare Workers
October 20, 2022As a thank you for their tireless work, Connecticut childcare workers will soon receive bonus payments. Governor Lamont released $70 million in state funding for the Wage Supports for Early Childhood Educators program. Through this program, full time childcare employees will receive $1,000 and part time employees will receive $400.
Energy Assistance Program Gets Federal Funding Boost
October 6, 2022An additional $1 Billion boost in federal funding to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), allowing for more households to receive the benefit in the state, has been allocated as part of an emergency supplemental aid package recently approved by Congress.
New Laws Take Effect on October 1
September 29, 2022This weekend, several new laws in Connecticut will go into effect on October 1. These laws are a result of my colleagues' hard work during the 2022 session.
Violent Crime in CT Continues to Decline
September 29, 2022This week, the annual crime statistics report that compiles data on crimes reported to state law enforcement agencies was released, and it shows violent and property crimes are down from the previous year, which preserves Connecticut's status as one of the safest states in the country.
Deadline to Apply for Renters' Rebate is October 1
September 27, 2022This is reminder that if you or someone you know is elderly or disabled and currently renting housing, the Connecticut’s Renters’ Rebate Program deadline to apply is fast approaching.
CT Makes Historic Pension Payment
September 27, 2022State Comptroller Natalie Braswell announced that her office will transfer $3.1 billion into the rainy-day fund. This move triggers a statutory mandate that requires a one-time, special payment of $2.8 billion to be made toward the state’s unfunded pension liabilities.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Youth Awards Educational Grants
September 21, 2022The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) 2022 Youth Awards educational grants program is now accepting applications! The 24th Annual Youth Awards will award students who are in the graduating Class of 2023 with up to $4000 in educational grants to fund their higher education or to fund a community-based project.