Rachel Khanna

The Stamford House Democrats are welcoming millions of dollars in bond funding for local projects.

Plenty of info to share with you today - the Greenwich House Delegation visited a number of Greenwich non-profits & programs, the state's minimum wage is set to go up January 1, the YWCA hosted a successful "Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence," Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company will be holding its Oktoberfest, Passport Day is October 7 in Hartford, the Foodshed Forum is hosting a panel discussion on October 10, and more.

On October 4, FEMA & the FCC will run a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System around 2:20 p.m. Your cell phones, TVs, and radios will be included in this test.

A number of new laws are set to take effect on Sunday, October 1.

I have a lot to share with you - workforce development, demystifying the legislative process, remembering September 11, the ArrayRx Card is coming October 2, the DART charity walk, and so much more.

I have a lot of information to share with you in this update - from how my office can help you directly, to Baby Bonds, to additional SNAP benefits, remembering September 11th, and more.

In advance of train service resuming, test trains will be operating along the New Canaan Branch Line between Stamford and New Canaan in both directions to test and inspect the railroad crossings and tracks.

The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), in consultation with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), has announced that $8.8 million in special food assistance benefits is scheduled to be distributed Sunday, August 13, 2023, to the families of 57,313 children under age 6 who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).