Kara Rochelle

Valley Save Our Youth of Ansonia and Team, Inc. in Derby will be receiving a combined total of $250,000 in state funding over the next two years! These funds, which I and Senator Jorge Cabrera secured, are authorized under the biennial state budget we passed earlier this month. Funds will be used to support youth development, preventing youth violence and expanding local youth programming, as part of a wider state initiative.

As we approach the end of our 2021 Regular Legislative Session, I couldn’t be prouder of the work we have been able to accomplish as we all learned new and unprecedented ways to stay connected with each of you. This session, we passed a $46.4 billion biennium budget with a $2.3 billion surplus that is strong on taxes, offers relief from the ravages of COVID-19, helps jumpstart our economy, and invests in our cities and towns, nonprofits and working families.

Need help getting your COVID-19 vaccine? I have worked with Griffin Hospital and community partners to schedule 3 walk-up vaccination clinics in our community.

Thursday, Derby was reported to have the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the state and reported a per capita rate of 48.5. Ansonia's per capita rate was 41.2.

If you are over the age of 45, you can start scheduling your COVID-19 vaccine appointments now! We are making real progress in our state and are getting closer to putting COVID-19 behind us.

If you have thoughts or questions about the 2021 legislative session that you want to share with me or State Senator Jorge Cabrera, join us for Community Office Hours on Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please email Liam.ODonnell@cga.ct.gov for the event link!

State Representative Kara Rochelle (D – Ansonia/Derby) is seeking input from the people of her district as she continues to prepare for the 2021 Legislative Session.  

State Representative Kara Rochelle (D – Ansonia, Derby) praises the anticipated expansion of Housatonic Community College's Advanced Manufacturing Technology Certificate Program at Derby High School to adult residents interested in careers in Advanced Manufacturing.