Bill Heffernan

If you utilize SNAP benefits, the Department of Social Services urges you to change your PIN & I wanted to keep you updated on the Summer EBT program, which has been delayed from its original start date in late June. There are some options available to help West Haven families with children bridge the gap until the S-EBT funding is released.

Connecticut's credit rating has been upgraded again while the state budget is on track to post another surplus for the current fiscal year.

A number of new laws go on the books, effective July 1.

With 110 state parks and 32 state forests, the summer recreation and tourism season offers state residents and visitors numerous outdoor options to enjoy.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will start construction this summer on the Interstate 95 Interchange 43 Improvements Project.

Before construction starts, CTDOT will hold a construction open house from 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Harriet C. North Community Room on the second floor of City Hall at 355 Main St.

The governor has directed the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to begin on Tuesday at noon and remain in effect through Sunday at noon.

I have a few things to share with you this week. One is an event this weekend that I'll be joining Rep. McGee and Sen. Maroney for, as well as an exciting new state program that helps expand health care, while forgiving student loans.

With the two-year $26 billion budget passed by the legislature last year remaining strong and in balance, we were able to make much-needed new investments in important areas such as higher education, early childcare, mental health services, and our non-profit community.