Rep. Joe Gresko calls on the state Department of Labor to initiate Connecticut's Rapid Response Team to help Altice USA in assisting its 591 employees who will be laid off in the Stratford and Shelton area.

As we enter the month of July, I again want to spread the word about an important resource to ensure that no child goes hungry this summer. Free summer meals for kids and teens 18 years of age and under are available at sites across Connecticut.  End Hunger Connecticut has created an interactive map that shows every location in the state where free summer meals are offered.

I have several announcements to share with you this week!

On Monday, I attended a forum at Silva's Youth of Today Childcare Learning Center in East Hartford put on by Parent Power and the CT Early Childhood Alliance to discuss the changes for the Care4Kids program.

I hope everyone is enjoying the start of the summer!

The Office of Early Childhood (OEC) announced today that it has found a way to ensure families currently enrolled in the Care4Kids program continue to receive the child care subsidy as long as they meet the current income eligibility requirement.

I would like to take a moment to address the Orlando tragedy. As an elected official, many people turn to us in times of crisis to be a voice of reason, a voice of understanding and a voice of hope.

Recognizing dedication and service to the children of East Hartford, town officials have given the 2016 Service to Youth award to Rep. Henry Genga.

It's been another busy week in Hartford and I'm pleased to say that I have great news to share!

I am pleased to announce that we have narrowed the achievement gap! Under the CK3LI (CT Kindergarten through 3 Learning Initiative) reading program, the Norris and Langford Elementary Schools have more than doubled the number of students meeting grade literacy level goals.