Kara Rochelle

This session, I proudly helped deliver additional state funding for our community and supported bills that provide real relief for working families. We passed legislation to provide health care coverage for all Connecticut children 8 years and ensure dependent children can stay on their parent or guardians' dental and vision insurance plans until 26 years of age, among many other initiatives.

State Representative Kara Rochelle (D – Ansonia/Derby) is bringing Future Fair back on Saturday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside in the Ansonia High School parking lot, 20 Pulaski Hwy! After a hiatus last year, the event is back for a second year and will connect Valley residents to helpful resources and opportunities to build a stronger future for themselves, their family, and the community.

We passed several bills this session to protect our environment and natural resources. Here's a closer look at the bills.

State Representative Kara Rochelle (D – Ansonia/Derby) has been chosen by ManufactureCT for its 2021 Outstanding Leadership in Government Affairs award. She will be honored during ManufactureCT's Annual Celebration on Tuesday, September 28 at Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven, Conn. 

State Representative Kara Rochelle (D – Ansonia/Derby) is encouraging Valley landlords with tenants behind on rent and tenants who are struggling to catch up on rent payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for emergency rent relief through UniteCT.

This Saturday marks 20 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.

First responders are integral to the health and safety of our community. Here is a look at legislation passed this session to support first responders.

State Representative Kara Rochelle (D – Ansonia, Derby) will be awarded the Connecticut State Firefighters Association's (CSFA) 2021 Legislative Award during the association's 138th Annual Statewide Convention on September 18 at the Labella Vista Pavilion in Waterbury, Conn.