Henry Genga

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that there will be a scheduled closure of one lane on Route 5/15 northbound approaching the Charter Oak Bridge, beginning September 9, 2021.

I want to share some breaking news: starting today, September 1, the CT Judicial Branch will provide police departments with 24/7 access to juvenile arrest records to help curb car thefts and break-ins.

August 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day. The opioid crisis has affected communities in Connecticut and across the country.

Great News! Access Health CT has extended its The Special Enrollment Period deadline through October 31. Connecticut residents who need affordable and quality healthcare now have more time to sign up for a plan through AHCT.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine full approval today, becoming the first vaccine to receive complete authorization following a comprehensive review by the agency, using the extensive data provided as well as conducting their own analyses.

This week, more than $16 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II (ESSER II) funds was made available to 170 school districts across Connecticut. This relief money will allow schools throughout our state to provide special education services to more than 80,000 students during the upcoming school year.

I am pleased to report that the Biden Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have approved a significant and permanent increase in the amount of food stamp assistance available to families in need.

Connecticut's 2021 Sales Tax Free Week is August 15th through August 21st. This is a great opportunity to save while preparing the kids for going back to school.