Joseph P. Gresko

Today, I spoke in favor of House Bill 5273, "An Act Requiring Children Under the Age of 12 to Wear Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) on Docks, Wharfs, and Piers," during the Committee on Children's public hearing.

The state's Student Loan Reimbursement Program has recently begun accepting applications for student loan payments that were made during the 2025 calendar year.

February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the many achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to our country as we continue to reckon with the systemic racism from our past that is still prevalent today.

Chime Scholars Foundation (CSF) has opened applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. The deadline to apply is March 31.

Access Health CT will offer a special enrollment period for eligible customers to enroll in health coverage with the new state subsidy, starting February 1.

This special enrollment is separate from the open enrollment period, which ends Saturday.

Governor Ned Lamont announced that, due to an updated weather forecast indicating that this stretch of brutally frigid temperatures Connecticut is experiencing will remain for at least another ten days, he is ordering the duration of the state’s currently enacted Severe Cold Weather Protocol to remain in effect until noon on Thursday, February 5.

On January 29, Representative Kaitlyn Shake and I will be holding a Legislative Town Hall to discuss your concerns and ideas before the session begins. We hope to answer questions and hear directly from residents about what we can do in our positions to support you and the community.

If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with their energy bills, it is not too late to apply for assistance to help with the costs of this winter heating season.