988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
July 21, 2022Those who are experiencing a mental health crisis no longer need to remember 1-800-273-8255 or wait hours for help. They can now call or text the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, to connect with mental health professionals who are trained to respond to these emergencies.
PACT Priority Deadline
July 11, 2022This past session, we extended the eligibility for the PACT free community college program to part-time students and are encouraging as many students as possible to apply before the priority consideration deadline of July 15th.
Free Summer Admissions to CT Museums for Kids
July 1, 2022The Connecticut Summer at the Museum program is returning for the 2022 summer season starting Friday, July 1.
Minimum Wage Increase and New Laws Effective on July 1
June 30, 2022A number of new laws that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2022 legislative session to implement meaningful change in our state take effect in Connecticut on July 1.
Essential Worker Relief
June 20, 2022Essential workers that contracted COVID-19 during the pandemic may qualify for assistance with lost wages, medical and burial expenses if they apply by Dec. 31.
Child Tax Payments Applications Now Open
June 7, 2022Applications for the Child Tax Payments that was included as part of a historic $600 million in tax cuts in our 2022 state budget are now open through July 31, 2022 - recipients will receive funds beginning in late August.
Updates to CT Red Flag Laws Take Effect
June 5, 2022Last year, my legislative colleagues and I passed critical updates to our groundbreaking "Red Flag" law, otherwise known as its Risk Warrant or Risk Protection Order statute, in an effort to better protect residents, families, and communities from gun violence.
ParkConneCT Now Open For The Summer
June 5, 2022It is now easier than ever to visit a Connecticut State Park.
ParkConneCT, a transportation service that offers fare-free buses to Connecticut beaches and state parks, is now open for the summer season.