CURRENT NEWS

Helping You Save on Your Energy Bill

April 21, 2023

It’s been a busy time of policy development in the legislature, and I also hosted THREE events in the 104th this week--including a conversation on how you can save on your energy bill and two Coffee with Kara events.

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Join Me Tomorrow!

March 16, 2023

Please stop by for an in-person Community Coffee Event tomorrow from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. in the back room of the Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave, Derby. Please join the conversation and share your thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback on state policies currently under consideration by the legislature.

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Your Input Needed on New Transportation Plan 2050

February 27, 2023

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) recently released a draft of our region’s long term transportation plan. The plan, called NVision50, outlines the goals for transportation in the region between now and 2050 and lays out strategies to achieve this vision.

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Huge Investments For Our Schools

February 15, 2023

I am proud to have voted yes to support our students in a big way. We guaranteed millions in special education funding in schools and free school lunch for the rest of this academic year.

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Winter Weather Danger, Train Station Upgrades Coming, and Happy Holidays!

December 23, 2022

Another massive investment is coming to the Waterbury Rail Line that will make it easier for you to get around the Naugatuck Valley and the rest of the state. The Federal Transit Administration is awarding nearly $30 million to the Connecticut Department of Transportation which the state will use to improve accessibility on three stations along the Metro-North Railroad Waterbury Branch line, including Ansonia, Seymour, and Beacon Falls.

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