Josh Elliott

Commemorating Memorial Day with remembrance and gratitude for the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Absentee Voting for All is now law in Connecticut, and Funding for Dairy Farmers to support small, family-owned businesses.

The workers' rights bill has been signed into law. Plus, ways to Celebrate America's 250th.

End of Session Wrap-Up, highlights of the budget and key bills that passed.

We advanced bills that support our elderly community and put the safety of our children first.

It’s been a busy week of session. We passed several bills, including one expanding access to absentee voting for all. There’s also some encouraging news on energy costs as lower electric bills may be on the horizon over the next few months. Don’t forget, you can safely dispose of unused or expired medications at Drug Take Back Day.

The state is making $15 million available through the national settlement of the Volkswagen emissions scandal to support clean air projects across Connecticut. Plus, April is recognized as ABLE to Save Month in Connecticut, a time to raise awareness about financial empowerment for individuals with disabilities.

Hamden Day at the State Capitol was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and showcase everything that makes our town such a vibrant, welcoming, and unique community. Connecticut’s Renters’ Rebate Program is now open to eligible renters who are elderly or living with a disability and meet certain income requirements. April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize, celebrate, and honor the experiences and identities of individuals with Autism.

Affordability remains a major challenge in our state, a breakdown of affordability proposals this legislative session. Be on alert about a texting scam involving Amazon. Plus, the northeast states are exploring advanced nuclear energy to prepare for increased energy demands in the future.