House Special Session
November 29, 2022With many families in Connecticut facing added financial strain due to rising prices, the legislature went into special session earlier this week to provide some relief. A bipartisan bill passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Lamont extends the current suspension of the gasoline tax, provides additional funding for energy assistance programs, and continues premium pay for frontline workers.
Application for Student Loan Debt Relief Now Open
October 20, 2022Earlier this summer, the Biden Administration announced student loan debt relief, and I'm pleased to share that the application is now open!
Energy Assistance Program Gets Federal Funding Boost
October 3, 2022An additional $1 Billion boost in federal funding to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), allowing for more households to receive the benefit in the state, has been allocated as part of an emergency supplemental aid package recently approved by Congress.
New Laws Go Into Effect October 1
September 29, 2022This weekend, several new laws in Connecticut will go into effect on October 1. These laws are a result of my colleagues' hard work during the 2022 session. Below are just some of the laws that will take effect and what they mean for you.
REP. MUSHINSKY ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO COMPLETE QUINNIPIAC RIVER LINEAR TRAIL PROJECT
August 30, 2022State Representative Mary Mushinsky (D- Wallingford) commends the Connecticut Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) for increasing funding in order to complete the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail Fireworks Island bridge project in Wallingford.
Funds to Upgrade Gaylord Technology System on Bond Commission Agenda
July 22, 2022The State Bond Commission agenda for July 29, 2022 includes the release of $4.5 million in bond funds for the provision of electronic medical records (EMR) at Gaylord Specialty Health Care in Wallingford.