Corey P. Paris

Governor Lamont directed the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to begin today at noon and remain in effect through Sunday at noon. Stamford has set up several cooling centers to help those who may not have access to air conditioning.

The Connecticut Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity (CWCSEO), in collaboration with the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission, and ACCESS Health CT, will be hosting its annual "Juneteenth Panel Discussion & Flag Raising Ceremony " at the State Capitol.

I am incredibly proud and deeply honored to have been selected as one of the NAACP Connecticut's "100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut." This prestigious recognition highlights the outstanding contributions and achievements of influential individuals within our community.

Join me in Stamford on May 29! This event will provide a comprehensive overview of the session's accomplishments, key takeaways, and future plans. I look forward to sharing insights, discussing important developments, and engaging in meaningful conversations with all attendees. Your presence and participation will be greatly appreciated.

I'm proud to say we passed a bipartisan spending stabilization plan that will ensure our two-year state budget's historic tax cuts are protected, and we invest in the priorities that matter to you.

With the two-year $26 billion budget passed by the legislature last year remaining strong and in balance, we were able to make much-needed new investments in important areas such as higher education, early childcare, mental health services, and our non-profit community.

Today, we observed Food Insecurity Day at the Capitol. Food insecurity is defined as the condition of not having access to sufficient food or adequate quantity to meet basic needs. Food insecurity isn't a partisan issue. It impacts all people and all populations differently, from health outcomes to productivity at work or school. I welcomed Person to Person (P2P) CEO Nancy Coughlin to the Capitol to discuss the work of Person to Person in Lower Fairfield County.

Public safety is one of government's most important responsibilities, and legislation passed by the House of Representatives takes aim at stopping the growing threat of "street takeovers."

A recent phenomenon that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, the brazen public safety threat known as "street takeovers" have become a growing national issue, including a number of dangerous incidents in Connecticut towns.