David Michel

Connecticut and the nation have seen gas prices increase at an alarming rate during this time of global unrest and the effect of market volatility on commodity prices.

Since 1987, the month of March has been recognized as National Women's History Month. This offers us all the opportunity to recognize and reflect on how women in our personal lives and throughout history have impacted us individually and collectively.

Here is a list of reputable organizations that are doing work to provide relief for the people of Ukraine.

The stricter environmental standards are the better it is for everyone in terms of public safety, resilience, real equity, and sustainability. The more jobs we create, the stronger our economy will be, the better will be our financial resilience, sustainability, and economic justice.

Connecticut has launched a statewide Right to Counsel (RTC) program that will make available attorneys FREE to eligible tenants at risk of eviction.

As the city recently worked on tethering, and as we work on the state level on tethering and adequate shelter for our companions, please be aware and mindful of the impact of the weather conditions on the voiceless that live with us. 

The Connecticut Essential Workers COVID-19 Assistance Fund is now up and running. It was authorized by the legislature in June for the purpose of easing the financial burden on essential workers who became ill and were unable to work, or died, between March 10, 2020 and July 20, 2021.
The program assists with: