Rep. Delany Legislative Update 9/1

September 1, 2022

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

 I hope you and your family have been well and are enjoying the warm weather. I would like to officially welcome back our students, teachers and staff to the start of school year!
 And while I hope your academic season is filled with learning. I also hope that it filled fun and lasting memories!!

  
                            

 

This week I was out and about in Stamford, linking up with leaders in the community to promote events geared towards making our community a better place. 

 Below you will find more detailed information on where I have been, and on the programs that I hope will be useful to you and your family.

PRE-SCHOOL YEAR VACCINATIONS

Earlier last week my colleagues and I brought awareness on vaccine safety for our students ahead of the school year.

 

Kids ages 6 months and older can now receive the Pediatric Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from free clinics all around the city and state!

 

I would like to thank Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, State Representative Cory Paris and my colleagues in Stamford Delegation for championing our state’s public health!!

 

However, most of all I would like to thank the heroes of medical infrastructure!! From the head of the CT Department of Public Health, to our leaders in the Stamford Health Department, to the doctors, nurses, and essential workers who put themselves in harms way to protect each of us every day!!
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VETERANS CORNER


Last week my colleagues and I in the Stanford Patriotic and Special Events Commission continued our efforts to plan this years Memorial Day parade.

 

This year‘s memorial day parade will be Sunday, November 6th! 

 

DOMUS BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT

 

This year I attended The Domus back to school event.

 

My colleagues and I welcomed back the students and families (over 350 family members!) of the Domus Knights, Domus Vikings and Domus Middle School Family Advocate programs.  

 

We did everything from teaching families about some of the vital programs that are available to them, to registering people to vote!

 

Thanks to the hard work of advocacy groups like DOMUS our students are even more prepared for the school year!

 

CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER


I also met with the representatives of the Children’s Learning Center of Fairfield County to discuss the vital work that they do for early childcare education.

 

Their care and dedication to the well-being of our children is a shining example of the strength of our community!

 

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Marc E. Jaffe for the hard work he does advocating for the children’s learning center and our children.

 

Fun Fact: Not only l does early childcare education give young children the support and structure they need, but over 90% of brain development happens between the ages 0 through 5.

 

ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN

The application period for the 2022-2023 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is now open! This program provides crucial support to vulnerable Connecticut  homeowners and renters with the costs of heating their homes.

 

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If you are interested, there are several ways to submit your application: 

  • Online at ct.gov/heatinghelp/apply.
  • Call the office of your local community action agency and request assistance applying, or schedule an in-person appointment  
  • Download and complete the CEAP application, and mail the completed application with the required documents to your local community action agency. 

The contact information and addresses of Connecticut's community action agencies can be found here. 

 

Benefits are based on your household’s income and number of family members. Benefits are available for households with incomes up to 60% of the state median income, which equates to roughly $76,400 for a family of four. 

 

Typically, benefits are  paid directly to the utility company or fuel supplier. Households that heat with deliverable fuels like oil or propane may be eligible for multiple free tank fills.

 

Applications for the 2022-2023 winter season must be received by May 31, 2023. 

If you’d like more information, click here or call 2-1-1

 

INFLATION ACT

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The Inflation Reduction Act is the most aggressive action on tackling the climate crisis in American history. Here's how it tackles the climate crisis right here in Connecticut! 📍🏠

Connecticut families and communities will benefit from a clean energy future by saving on their utility bills, getting tax credits for electric vehicles and energy-saving appliances, and accessing the economic opportunities of the clean energy future. 🔌🔋🌎♻️

 

 

EXPANDED INTERNET ACCESS
Funding from President Biden's American Rescue Plan is helping Connecticut launch a program that will expand or improve broadband for 10,000 households and businesses! 

The U.S. Department of the Treasury grant is part of the American Rescue Plan Act's Capital Projects Fund. This fund aims to carry out critical capital projects that directly enable work, education, and health monitoring, including remote options, in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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