Corey P. Paris

On January 8, Representative Corey Paris was sworn in to serve the people of the 145th District of Stamford.

A variety of new state laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session went into effect with the new year on January 1.

State Representative Corey Paris (D-Stamford) has been re-appointed to serve as a House Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee for the next legislative term.

Winter and colder temperatures mean rising energy costs, but there are several programs available to residents struggling to afford their heating bills.

Whether it be state assistance, protection from service shutoff, payment plans or energy efficiency improvements, there is a program that can help almost everyone.

Effective January 1, 2025, the hourly minimum wage in the state will increase from $15.69 to $16.35.

Rep. Corey Paris will serve as the chair of the Committee on Children for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

The student loan reimbursement program, set to start on January 1, 2025, provides up to $5,000/year for up to four years (for a total of up to $20,000) in loan forgiveness. This will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, and as this is a pilot program, $6 million has been allocated in the current budget cycle.

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