New Savings With Access Health CT
March 22, 2021Access Health CT (AHCT) continues to offer quality, affordable health care for those in need of coverage, especially during this public health crisis.
Healthcare for Immigrants, Federal COVID-19 Relief for CT, and more
March 12, 2021Thursday, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion relief package that will provide many Americans with $1,400 stimulus checks, a $3,000 Child Tax Credit per child up to 17-years-old, certain unemployment benefits, and more.
Rep. Farrar Advocates for Lower Child Care Costs for Working Parents
March 8, 2021“On this International Women’s Day, we can celebrate women by taking concrete policy action that will improve our lives, our economic security, and in turn our state,” said Rep. Farrar. “Connecticut cannot get back to work if women cannot get back to work. And women cannot get back to work unless there are opportunities to access affordable child care and the child care support necessary to complete education and training. In this moment, our state can lead a recovery that focuses on fairness and equity.”
Lamont Signs CROWN Act, Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions
March 5, 2021Monday, the Senate convened to discuss proposals passed out of the House of Representatives last Wednesday. I am pleased to share that today Governor Lamont signed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act.
CROWN Act Passes House, Comcast Data Cap Suspended, and more
February 26, 2021Wednesday, the House of Representatives convened to discuss several legislative proposals, including HB 6515, An Act Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN Act), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of ethnic hairstyles historically associated with race.
The House Will be in Session Tomorrow
February 23, 2021Tomorrow the Connecticut House of Representatives will be in session. This is a key part of any legislative session as it is the time when all the members gather to debate, consider and vote on legislation.
Rep. Farrar Issues Statement Concerning Governor's Budget Proposal
February 10, 2021"The governor's budget proposal signifies the start of the months-long process of developing our state's biennium budget. This budget will lay the groundwork for Connecticut's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, which has ravaged our state and left families struggling just to put food on their tables," said State Rep. Kate Farrar.
Noah Webster House Awarded $5,000 COVID-19 Relief Grant
February 9, 2021The Noah Webster House is among 17 Connecticut arts and cultural centers to receive a $5,000 relief grant through Connecticut Humanities and the Connecticut Office of the Arts Cultural Relief Grants program to assist with operating expenses and provide valuable programs and services to the community during the coronavirus pandemic.