Brandon Chafee

Part of what makes Connecticut great is that we seek to lift up all residents, regardless of income or background. This program is one more example of that commitment to our community.

A number of new laws, that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2023 legislative session to implement meaningful change in our state, will take effect in Connecticut on July 1.

After months of negotiations, the House of Representatives delivered a state budget that includes the largest income tax cut in the state’s history and significant increases in funding for local schools.

K-12 needed more resources, so we prioritized educational spending and special education funding in the new two-year balanced and bipartisan state budget.

Connecticut voters asked the legislature for more voting options through a constitutional amendment on early voting that they overwhelmingly approved, and we are answering the call.

ICYMI: Below is a list of bills the House passed this week.

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) unanimously voted to begin a search for consultants to monitor the performance of the state's two electric distribution companies - Eversource and United Illuminating. This is an important step toward eventually shifting to performance-based regulation for the companies.

I participated in the CGA Kickball Classic, a tradition between The Democrats and Republicans. The game was held at Dunkin Park in the name of charity, raising money for the Q Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County and the Sarah Foundation in memory of Q Williams and Noreen Kokoruda. Although it wasn't the outcome we Democrats had hoped for (Republicans won, 7-1), we had fun!