Kara Rochelle

This week's update spotlights acts supporting public safety and our first responders. These bills take steps to ensure those who protect our communities can access the vital resources and tools to do their jobs safely. Our fire, police, and emergency medical professionals do so much, making great sacrifices as they respond to emergencies at all hours.

Do you have questions about the 2022 legislative session or need information about resources in our community? Join me and Senator Jorge Cabrera on Monday, June 13 at 6 p.m. at Chifrijo!

Applications 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.

This session, our work in the Connecticut General Assembly was focused on making our state more affordable for all residents. We passed a state budget adjustment bill that delivers over $650 million in tax relief for retirees, property owners, workers, parents, small businesses, and more.

Every student in our state deserves an education filled with opportunity that sets them up for success. The best investment we can make in our future is giving our schools the tools and resources they need today to help our students succeed tomorrow. This session, I proudly supported a state budget adjustment bill and legislation that work to fulfill this vision.

Do you have questions about the 2022 legislative session or want to learn about some of the bills we passed? Join me for an in-person Office Hours and Listening Session on Monday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Copper City on the back patio!

After months of negotiation and input from residents across our district, I am happy to pass along great news. On Monday, the House of Representatives passed the state budget proposal which provides $600 million in historic tax relief to meet this moment of need for so many residents in our district. It also makes vital investments in our municipalities, nonprofits, child care providers, and more.

Last Wednesday, I stood beside my legislative colleagues and advocates to support the passage of two legislative proposals that would expand access to testing and diagnostics for breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers. SB 358 would offer health insurance coverage for early detection and diagnosis of breast and ovarian cancers.