Assistance For Small Businesses
November 12, 2020Small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a one-time $5,000 grant through the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program.
Access Health Open Enrollment
October 27, 2020As many families struggle with the challenges of COVID-19, Access Health has opened enrollment for those with a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) such as the loss of a job and health insurance because of the pandemic.
PURA - Public Hearings
October 20, 2020Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) will hold public hearings on the performance of Eversource Energy and United Illuminating during Tropical Storm Isaias - this week and they need to hear your experience.
Special Session
October 1, 2020The House of Representatives concluded a one-day Special Session early Thursday morning that included some important accomplishments I am sharing with you below. We not only took action on the most transformative Energy reform legislation on utility rates in a decade, but voted on other critical measures that I would like to highlight.
CT Moves Toward Phase 3 Reopening Oct. 8
September 26, 2020Connecticut will move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan on Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Connecticut’s 2020 Sales Tax Free Week August 16-22
August 15, 2020Just in time for back-to-school shopping, the state's annual Sales Tax-Free Week is starting this Sunday, August 16 through next Saturday, August 22.
Utility regulators schedule hearing on Eversource rate increase
August 12, 2020This past week since Tropical Storm Isaias has hit our community, we have had significant power outages that affected everyone, but especially the medically fragile, the elderly, children with special needs and babies. I have been working hard to get the attention of Eversource and get more crews to resolve the number of outages, prioritizing those who are most vulnerable. I have also been reaching out about the rate increase and I am glad we are expanding this conversation.
Holding Eversource Accountable
August 7, 2020Our state has been devastated by Tropical Storm Isaias, causing over 700,000 power outages across Connecticut, prompting Governor Ned Lamont Wednesday to apply for an emergency declaration from the federal government. The declaration was approved and allows Connecticut to request direct federal assistance to bolster its response.