What To Know About New SNAP or HUSKY Work Rules
June 26, 2026New work requirements are affecting some recipients of SNAP benefits and HUSKY D recipients. Most people will not lose their benefits.
Huge Investment Into the Future of Waterbury
June 24, 2026The state is taking another big step in helping redevelop Waterbury by investing $4.2 million to clean up unused and blighted properties, helping revitalize our neighborhoods, attract new businesses, create jobs, and expand housing opportunities.
Increasing Benefits for First Responders & Join the Fight Against Cancer
June 19, 2026A new law will strengthen recruitment and retention efforts for Connecticut’s first responders while expanding benefits.
New Law Protects Children on School Buses
June 11, 2026A new law strengthens protections for children going to and from school by holding drivers accountable when they fail to stop for school buses.
Absentee Voting For All & Medical Financing Protections
June 3, 2026All eligible voters in Connecticut now have the option of casting a vote via absentee ballot. A new law prevents healthcare providers from advertising or offering third-party financing to patients while they are under anesthesia, receiving treatment, or in medical care areas.
Strong Protections Against ICE & Local Scholars Honored
May 28, 2026A new law holds federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accountable if they disregard our constitutional rights. Three students from Waterbury were recognized for their hard work.
Waterbury Kicks Off America 250 Celebration
May 26, 2026Waterbury has kicked off its America 250 Celebration with pride, history, art, and a strong sense of community.
New Protections in the Digital Age & Honoring Our Educators
May 20, 2026We passed legislation positioning Connecticut as a national leader in protecting residents in the digital age. It was an honor to celebrate the hard work of some of the finest Latina educators in our state.





