Henry Genga

To put money back into Connecticut residents' pockets, we recently passed legislation to suspend our state's gas tax and offer free bus service through June 30. The bill also created an additional Sales Tax Free Week happening this Sunday, April 10 through Saturday, April 16. If your kids are home on spring vacation, this is a great opportunity to save on their spring and summer wardrobe.

If you or someone you know is elderly or disabled and currently renting housing, the Connecticut’s Renters’ Rebate Program is now open.

Over the last 15 years, every juvenile justice bill has gone to the Governor’s desk with strong support from member on both sides of the aisle. As we work to respond to the pandemic-driven uptick in car thefts and other criminal activity that all states have experienced, House Democrats have led bipartisan discussions since last summer to develop juvenile justice reforms without undoing our recent progress.

East Hartford Social Services, in partnership with the Assessor’s Office, administers several exemption programs that benefit the elderly, persons with disabilities, and veterans.  Applications are accepted from February 1 through May 15 at least every two years. Eligible individuals may receive a credit ranging from $100 to $700. For details regarding eligibility and documentation requirements, please visit the Assessor Exemption Programs website.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the I-84 Eastbound off-ramp to the HOV lane in East Hartford will be temporarily closed from Sunday, April 3rd to Friday, June 3rd, 2022.

Are you thinking of taking the next step and opening your own small business? Are you in business already and interested in learning more about the resources available to you?

Today, in the House, we passed an emergency-certification that will ease some of the financial burden on Connecticut residents and working families whose wallets and budgets have taken a hit due to rising gas prices and record-breaking inflation levels.

House Democrats are supporting local restaurants who are still fighting to recover from the effects of the pandemic. Republicans in the House voted "no"…and Senate Republicans blocked the bill from moving forward.