Lucy Dathan

A number of new laws that are effective on October 1st were passed during the 2023 legislative session that address several issue areas to improve our great state.

Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for everyone.

The Paraeducator Healthcare Subsidy Program will provide $5 million in financial assistance and increase access to quality health care.

We have made significant strides in supporting higher education and ensuring a brighter future with opportunities, support, and financial relief for our students.
During the 2023 legislative session, we allocated over $135 million more for higher education in our biennial state budget than initially proposed.

Please save the date - Saturday, August 26 - 9am to Noon - for our Hygiene Product Drive, a collaboration between our Norwalk and New Canaan legislative delegations, Filling in the Blanks and Kara Bonitatibus to help individuals within our communities with essential products for their regular personal care.

It’s that time again when we begin back-to-school preparations and I want to share news and events that will ease that transition for the upcoming school year.

This will be fun! I hope you can plan to join members of our Norwalk delegation for an Ice Cream Social on the Beach at Ripka's Beach Café - Calf Pasture Beach -  on Wednesday, July 26 at 4pm. Please plan to stop by with your questions or concerns - or just to say hello.

My Norwalk democratic legislative delegation joined once again with Open Doors in support of their Back to School Backpack Drive. This amazing event was a great success last year, and we are thrilled to have done it again this year. I commend Open Doors for their commitment to supporting families who need a little extra help to get their children ready for a successful school year. And we are happy to support them by helping engage our generous community in this initiative.