OEC-WBDC Program Operations Grants Open
May 19, 2026The Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) and Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) have begun accepting applications for the OEC-WBDC Program Operations Grants. The application period ends on May 25.
Understanding Human Trafficking In Our Community - June 4
May 15, 2026Please help spread the word about this important conversation on human trafficking and its impact on our communities. My colleague, Rep. Collins Main, is hosting us in Stamford at the Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Ferguson Library, located at 1 Public Library Plaza, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Additional Funding in Budget For Norwalk & New Canaan
May 6, 2026I am proud to have secured additional funding for Norwalk and New Canaan in the 2026 budget adjustments bill. We delivered additional funds to support our municipalities for education and town aid. These are important funds to provide local tax payer relief.
Support for Connecticut Veterans
April 15, 2026The House unanimously advanced House Bill 5406, The Connecticut Hero Act, and it is now heading to the Senate for consideration.
Tire Disposal Program
April 13, 2026The House recently passed legislation to strengthen Connecticut’s tire disposal program, requiring retail stores to fully participate by July 1, 2027.
Rep. Dathan & IDD Caucus Host 11TH Family Day at State Capitol
March 31, 2026HARTFORD — State Rep. Lucy Dathan (D–Norwalk/New Canaan), State Rep. Jay Case (R–Colebrook/Torrington/Winchester), State Sen. Cathy Osten (D–Sprague), and State Sen. Jason Perillo (R–Shelton), along with The Arc of Connecticut, advocates, individuals with disabilities, and their families, friends, and supporters, hosted a press conference at the State Capitol. The event kicked off the 11th Annual Arc of Connecticut/IDD Caucus Family Hearing Day at the Legislative Office Building.
CIF State Funding
March 16, 2026Our Norwalk delegation announced that two Norwalk projects received a combined $5 million in state funding through Round 8 of the Community Investment Fund 2030 at the CIF board meeting.
IDD - The State Exchange on Employment & Disability
March 12, 2026I was pleased to host a presentation and discussion focused on employment, disability and workforce issues with members of the IDD community. We explored challenges, opportunities, and policy solutions that can strengthen disability employment outcomes and support a future‑ready workforce across Connecticut.