Policy Update: Minimum Wage
October 3, 2019Several new laws went into effect Oct. 1 including one that will directly help 5,600 residents in Ansonia and Derby as we implement an increase in the minimum wage.
Policy Update: State Aid to Derby's Housing Authority
September 27, 2019I am happy to share the announcement of $1 million in state aid awarded to Derby’s Housing Authority for improvements to Cicia Manor, which provides housing to elderly and disabled residents.
Elderly, Disabled Renters Rebate Program Deadline Oct. 1
September 26, 2019The deadline for applying to the Renters Rebate program is Oct 1. The Renters Rebate program provides elderly and/or disabled individuals with a rebate on rent payments.
Grocery Tax? UPDATED
September 17, 2019We were successful at moving the Lamont Administration to rethink the state Department of Revenue Services’ (DRS) policy that unilaterally expanded the sales tax, not in line with the approved budget. The governor has asked DRS and the Office of Policy & Management [OPM] to better align DRS’s interpretation with the intent of the state budgets.
Rep. Rochelle to Host Panel Discussion on Prescription Drug Costs
September 10, 2019State Representative Kara Rochelle will hold a legislative update on initiatives affecting seniors and host a special panel discussion on prescription drug costs Wednesday Oct. 9, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Joseph Doyle Senior Center in Ansonia.
Rep. Rochelle Praises $1M State Grant for Derby Housing Authority
September 10, 2019Rep. Kara Rochelle applauded the announcement of $1 million in state aid awarded to Derby’s Housing Authority for improvements to Cicia Manor, which provides housing to elderly and disabled residents.
New Education Laws
September 10, 2019It’s back to school season. So I wanted to take a moment to bring you up to speed on some of the important new laws we passed this session to make sure our kids get the best education possible.
Policy Highlight: Opioid Crisis
August 30, 2019Opioid addiction does not discriminate. It does not care about your age, background or whether you came from a good family.