Walker Announces Appropriations Budget
April 30, 2019Rep. Toni Walker and her co-chair of the Appropriations Committee, Sen. Cathy Osten, announced their $43.3 billion budget proposal today for the next two fiscal years.
Dalio Foundation's Education Pledge To CT
April 8, 2019Rep. Toni Walker, co-chair of the legislature's Appropriations Committee, welcomed the Dalio Foundation’s pledge to donate $100 million toward Connecticut’s schools but said the donation also poses complicated questions regarding the state budget.
Walker Welcomes Students To The Capitol
April 4, 2019This week I welcomed to the Legislative Office Building students from the East Rock Record, a team of middle school students who work with high school and college student mentors to write and host press conferences on pressing issues in their communities.
Legislators Examining Lamont Budget Plan
February 21, 2019Governor Ned Lamont presented his biennial budget proposal yesterday and as legislators our job now is to analyze it, meet with state, local officials – and especially the people of New Haven – to discuss the governor’s ideas and ultimately decide what changes have to be made so the final budget draft truly meets the state’s needs.
Legislature Helps Fed Workers in Shutdown
January 23, 2019For more than a month, at least 1,500 federal employees in New Haven and other municipalities around the state have been furloughed or forced to work without pay because of a politically motivated shutdown of government in the nation's capital. To help them the legislature has passed legislation, making available unemployment assistance, interest-free loans of up to $5,000 and other resources for them.
Access Health CT Deadline Extended
December 20, 2018There is still time to get quality and affordable health insurance coverage! With several new plan structures available this year, Access Health CT has decided to extend their enrollment period until Tuesday, Jan. 15.
Walker Pushes Yale On Jobs Agreement
December 14, 2018Rep. Toni Walker, the co-chairwoman of Gov.-elect Ned Lamont’s transition team, sent a not-so-subtle message to Yale University inquiring about its progress in hiring 1,000 New Haven workers by April. Read this New Haven Register news story for more details.
Access Health CT Deadline Is Saturday
December 12, 2018This Saturday, Dec. 15, is the last day to enroll for health insurance through Access Health CT, so if you or anyone else you know is interested, then don’t delay.