Arts Grants Approved For New Haven
May 11, 2018Rep. Toni Walker joined her New Haven colleagues in the House in hailing the announcement of a total of $125,000 in federal grants awarded in support of New Haven arts organizations.
Walker Lauds Final Legislative Approval Of Bill Protecting Children, Vulnerable Inmates
May 4, 2018Rep. Toni Walker applauded the unanimous vote by the House of Representatives Thursday, giving final passage to bipartisan legislation that aims to bring fairness and dignity to incarcerated women, especially those who are pregnant, and transgender inmates.
Walker, Workers Praise Contract Approval
March 21, 2018By an overwhelming vote, the legislature has voted to approve a contract that raises wages, increases holiday pay and provides workers' compensation for thousands of private sector, personal-care assistants who are directly employed by their elderly and disabled clients, but paid through state and federal programs.
Democratic Values Agenda For Our State
February 6, 2018Today I stood with my Democratic colleagues in the House and Senate to unveil the Democratic Values Agenda for the 2018 legislative session, ensuring that everyone in the New.Haven area as well as across Connecticut is treated fairly.
Changes To Medicare Savings Delayed
December 11, 2017If you may be affected by the changes made to the Medicare Savings programs, there is good news. The Department of Social Services is delaying the income eligibility reductions for the programs.
Funding Approved For Police Body Cameras
December 4, 2017Just in case you hadn’t heard, the State Bond Commission has approved funding for body cameras for our city police. Both law enforcement authorities and victim advocates have supported technology such as body cameras, and this funding will help ensure that citizens and their rights are protected. New Haven was one of 14 municipal police departments approved for the purchase of body-worn recording equipment and digital stage devices.
New Haven Joins In Spirit Of Giving Tuesday
November 28, 2017Today marks Giving Tuesday, an annual reminder that the spirit of the holidays is to help those less fortunate.
New Haven Schools Are Taking Applications For Head Start, School Readiness Programs
November 15, 2017Great news! Don’t miss out. NH Public Schools are taking applications for Head Start and School Readiness programs. To schedule an appointment to apply or to obtain more information, just call (203) 946-6950 or (203) 946-8446.