Good News on State Finances
July 10, 2024Connecticut's credit rating has been upgraded again while the state budget is on track to post another surplus for the current fiscal year.
Summer Recreation and Tourism in Connecticut
June 26, 2024With 110 state parks and 32 state forests, the summer recreation and tourism season offers state residents and visitors numerous outdoor options to enjoy.
Needed Investments in Higher Education, Childcare, Mental Health and Non-Profits
May 8, 2024With 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.
Taking Aim at "Street Takeovers"
April 24, 2024Public safety is one of government's most important responsibilities, and legislation passed by the House of Representatives takes aim at stopping the growing threat of "street takeovers."
A recent phenomenon that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, the brazen public safety threat known as "street takeovers" have become a growing national issue, including a number of dangerous incidents in Connecticut towns.
Friends of the Fort Hale Dog Park to Host Cleanup Day on April 13
April 10, 2024The Friends of the Fort Hale Dog Park will be hosting its first event, a cleanup of the dog park! Mark your calendars for April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The goal is to remove all loose debris including leaves, rocks, sticks, trash, and invasive growth from the park and chain link fence.
Press Release: Legislators, Local Officials Applaud Committee Passage of SB 340
April 8, 2024Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney and State Representative Al Paolillo (D-New Haven) applaud the Public Safety Committee for passing Senate Bill 340 out of committee recently. The bill could be considered by the full House and Senate in the coming weeks.
Clifton Street Boat Launch Virtual Meeting
March 26, 2024New Haven officials will be holding a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, March 27, to gather your input and discuss upcoming improvements to the Clifton Street Boat Launch.