Historic Investment In Equity
June 11, 2021I was so proud to work with Speaker Matt Ritter and my colleagues on the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus to develop the Community Investment Fund 2030, a 10 year/ $2.5 billion-plus investment in historically underserved and marginalized communities.
Danbury Delegation Lauds Passing Of Biennium Budget
June 9, 2021HARTFORD – State Representatives Bob Godfrey (110th District), Ken Gucker (138th), David Acronti (109th) and Raghib Allie-Brennan (2nd) praised passage of a balanced budget that rejected tax hikes, provided more funding for hospitals and local health departments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded workforce training and other supports to get people back to work to help jumpstart the economy and increases in Education Cost Sharing (ECS) funding for Danbury Public Schools in 2022 and '23.
Electric Vehicle Showcase at the Capitol
June 3, 2021At the CT Automotive Retailers Association’s Electric Vehicle Showcase at the Capitol.
New State Unemployment Work Search Requirement
May 24, 2021If you have been collecting COVID-related unemployment, you should be aware of upcoming changes which will affect the way you file for and receive your benefits.
Act Concerning Right To Counsel In Eviction Proceedings Passes House
May 16, 2021Did you know that in Connecticut, less than 7% of tenants have an attorney in eviction cases? In contrast, 80% of landlords do.
CT Education Plan - Make Your Voices Heard!
May 14, 2021The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) will hold two public forums next week to solicit input on educational priorities and the development of the Department’s plan for use of the $110 million state set-aside it received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) fund.
Help With Broadband Access
May 14, 2021The Office of State Broadband, within the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel announced it is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.




