IN LOVING MEMORY OF STATE REP. LINDA ORANGE
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend Representative Linda Orange. She was not only a fellow House member, but a good friend who was a beloved and respected presence at the Capitol. A consummate professional who cared deeply about her community, Linda worked tirelessly on behalf of her constituents despite her personal health challenges, setting a standard we can all strive for. Representative Orange was one of those rare people who truly gave back to society more than she took. Our condolences go out to her family, and we will miss her greatly.

UNACCEPTABLE!
We were successful in encouraging the Lamont Administration to rethink the state Department of Revenue Services’ (DRS) policy that unilaterally expanded the sales tax. Governor Lamont has asked DRS and OPM to better align DRS’s interpretation with the intent of our state budget. READ MORE

A STABLE AND RESPONSIBLE BUDGET
The House passed a budget which is responsible, stable, and funds the Rainy Day Fund at historic levels. With significant investments in education, job growth, and economic development throughout the state, the budget holds the line on spending. READ MORE

PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PASSES
After many hours of debate over the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) legislation, House Democrats passed a bill which was already approved by the Senate. It now goes to the governor for his signature. READ MORE

HOUSE PASSES MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
Minimum wage workers are moving closer to a living wage. The House approved House Bill 5004 to increase the minimum wage incrementally over the next few years to $15 in 2023. READ MORE

EARLY VOTING AND NO-EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING
We are working towards bringing our election system into the 21st century by establishing a process where more residents can exercise their right to vote. READ MORE

IN MEMORIAM
We are stunned and saddened at the loss of our friend and colleague. Ezequiel Santiago was a giant of our Caucus and the entire Legislature. His commitment to the people of Bridgeport was legendary and he will never be forgotten.

DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Democrats in the Connecticut General Assembly announced joint priorities for the 2019 legislative session. READ MORE

AID FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES SIGNED INTO LAW
We passed an overwhelmingly bi-partisan relief package to help Connecticut residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Soon after, Governor Lamont signed it into law. READ MORE

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
The impact on federal employees from the prolonged government shutdown is increasingly affecting the livelihood of over 1,500 Connecticut residents and their families. READ MORE

OPENING DAY 2019
The Connecticut House of Representatives is now in session. READ MORE

BIPARTISAN BUDGET PASSED
For the second time in just over six months, the General Assembly has approved a bipartisan state budget. READ MORE

DREAMERS BILL SIGNED INTO LAW
Senate Bill 4, An Act Assisting Students without Legal Immigration Status with the Cost of College, was previously approved in the Senate and signed into law by the Governor today. READ MORE

10 ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS BILL PASSES THE HOUSE
Just before 1 a.m. Thursday morning, the House passed legislation to protect the "10 Essential Health Benefits" in Connecticut health insurance plans. READ MORE

PAY EQUITY AND EARLY VOTING PASS THE HOUSE
The House of Representatives passed two important pieces of legislation today. One that is a first step towards closing the gender pay gap, and the other giving voters increased access to the ballot box. READ MORE

HOUSE PASSES HOMECARE WORKERS CONTRACT AMENDMENT
By an overwhelming vote, the legislature has voted to approve a contract that raises wages, increases holiday pay, and provides workers' compensation for thousands of private sector, personal-care assistants who are directly employed by their elderly and disabled clients, but paid through state and federal programs. READ MORE

THE DEMOCRATIC VALUES AGENDA
Democrats in the General Assembly today released a joint Democratic Values Agenda for the 2018 legislative session. The ambitious agenda focuses on supporting the middle class and creating economic opportunities for everyone; opening access to education; protecting women's health care; keeping Connecticut residents healthy; supporting Connecticut's hospitals; and preserving our democracy. READ MORE

A STATEMENT ON THE UPCOMING SESSION
"It is helpful to know the governor's budget ideas early. The reality is that starting Wednesday the legislature takes over, and we all know some of those ideas will likely survive and many won't. I try to be careful not to dismiss any proposals out of hand, as the budget challenges ahead require that all options be considered by all parties as we move forward to build consensus over the next three months."
- Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington)

THE MISTAKE IN THE BUDGET ON ADMINISTERING THE RENTER REBATE PROGRAM
"The error in the recently-passed budget that prevented appropriated funding for the renter rebate program to be distributed as scheduled was a mistake, and I apologize for not catching it. Fortunately we are still in session, and after reaching out to the other caucuses and the governor, everyone is in agreement to fix the problem in an expedited, bipartisan manner."
- Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington)

BUDGET COMPROMISE SIGNED INTO LAW
Following months of negotiations, the Connecticut Legislature overwhelmingly approving a bipartisan budget that will end our state's budget stalemate and the fear and uncertainty that having no budget has created for our municipalities, businesses and social service providers. Today, Governor Malloy signed it into law. READ MORE

HOUSE DEMOCRATS PRINCIPLES OF A BUDGET THAT INVESTS IN CONNECTICUT'S FUTURE
It is critical that we work together and compromise with the governor and Republicans to reach a bipartisan agreement on a final budget in short order that can become law. READ MORE

THE REPUBLICAN BUDGET IS NOT THE ANSWER
Early Saturday morning, the majority of our caucus voted against a Republican budget proposal that moves our state in the wrong direction. Unfortunately, the bill passed and now heads to the Governor's desk. Here is what the Republican budget means. READ MORE

HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF
Please consider making a small donation to one of these emergency relief organizations so that the people affected by this massive storm know we in Connecticut are with them in heart, mind and spirit. READ MORE

INVESTING IN CONNECTICUT'S FUTURE
House Democratic leaders released a revised two-year proposed state budget proposal that would use a small uptick in the sales tax to significantly reduce the impact of the governor's recommended cuts in education aid to cities and towns. READ MORE

TAX FREE WEEK
CT's Tax Free Week, which runs Sunday, August 20, to Saturday, August 26, offers residents a tax-free week for back-to-school clothing and footwear purchases. READ MORE

EXPLAINING THE SEBAC DEAL
We asked hard-working state employees to come to the table and give back billions in wages, health care benefits, and pensions. They did that. READ MORE

HOUSE DEMOCRATS PUT FORTH REVISED TWO-YEAR STATE BUDGET
The updated balanced and honest budget is being presented to all legislative caucuses and the governor with a goal of final adoption of a full biennium budget in July. READ MORE

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM PASSES THE HOUSE
Today, a bill that reduces the amount of special interest "dark money" in state election campaigns passed the House of Representatives on a 79 to 70 vote. READ MORE

OUR PROPOSAL FOR A BALANCED BUDGET
This proposal contains significant restructuring to make state government more efficient while protecting investments in workforce training and business growth. READ MORE

KEEPING DARK MONEY OUT OF POLITICS
Voters have the right to know exactly who is funding political campaigns. There should be full disclosure in regards to the growing use of anonymously-bundled campaign money. READ MORE

GIVING TOWNS FLEXIBILITY WITH THEIR BUDGETS
Connecticut's cities and towns have reached out to us in the legislature to ask for some additional flexibility in putting together local budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. READ MORE

MAKING CT MORE AFFORDABLE
How do we ensure that both young and old find an exceptional quality of life in our state? By crafting legislation that positively impacts our citizens during the most crucial times in their lives. READ MORE

HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES THRIVE
Connecticut House Democrats are committed to giving businesses the tools they need to thrive. READ MORE

SIGN OUR RETIREMENT SECURITY PETITION
Congressional Republicans are seeking to pass a law blocking regulations put into effect by the federal Department of Labor that allowed for Connecticut's historic program. READ MORE

ADDRESSING THE GENDER PAY GAP
The gender pay gap is one of the most important, far-reaching issues we face as a society today. It affects not only working women, but their families and their communities as well. READ MORE

OUR PRIORITIES: JOB GROWTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
House Democrats have filed a package of ten bills, mostly focused on encouraging job growth and economic development in Connecticut. READ MORE

NEW LAWS TAKING EFFECT JANUARY 1ST
A new year means new laws. We outline four important pieces of legislation that went into effect on January 1. READ MORE

NEED HEALTH INSURANCE?
Time's running out to apply for health care coverage through Connecticut's Insurance Exchange, AccessHealthCT. You still have till January 31 during this open enrollment period but if you wait that long you won't be covered until February or March. Check out AccessHealthCT's website for more information.

BETTY BOUKUS: A TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT
Betty Boukus, who dedicated herself to the town of Plainville and state of Connecticut, passed away today. Betty was a larger-than-life legislator who took on the toughest challenges without blinking. As Bonding Chair, her work is memorialized in the thousands of projects across the state she worked to fund. Betty will be missed. READ MORE

SUPPORTING OUR SMALL BUSINESSES
You can support small businesses by shopping at your favorite local stores on Small Business Saturday (November 26) but know that year round we are always looking for ways to support our small businesses! Small businesses are essential to Connecticut's economic growth, and we're committed to helping them thrive. Check out our new website where you can find resources and recent legislation to help small businesses thrive, and our favorite local success stories.

HOUSE DEMS ELECT LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Connecticut House Democrats have elected Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin) Speaker of the House of Representatives and Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) House Majority Leader. READ MORE

NEW LAWS OCTOBER 1ST
Did you know that nearly 100 new laws went into effect on October 1st? Here we outline ten pieces of legislation that may affect your business or family. READ MORE

CONNECTICUT'S GROWING BIOSCIENCE INDUSTRY
The bioscience industry is a key driver of economic growth that often goes unrecognized. READ MORE

ADDRESSING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
This year we passed lifesaving legislation to combat the opioid crisis here in Connecticut. We will soon have one of the most comprehensive laws in the nation to prevent and treat opioid abuse. It is important to understand what led us to pass this groundbreaking legislation. From now until International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st we will be taking an in-depth look at the opioid epidemic in Connecticut as well as our efforts to address it. READ MORE

SMALL BUSINESS
The 2016 Survey of Small Businesses, released last week by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association found that 60% of Connecticut small businesses will be hiring this year. Over the last few months the state has taken measures to improve Connecticut's small business climate and we have begun to see signs of success. READ MORE

MOURNING THE LOSS OF OUR COLLEAGUE, MARY FRITZ
Today we mourn the loss of our own Mary Fritz, who died Saturday of cancer. Mary was one of our longest-serving legislators, having first served in 1982, then retaking her seat in 1986. She served her district of Wallingford and Cheshire ever since. Mary was a fierce advocate for her constituents, focusing on public education, early childhood education, crime, improving health care, and issues that affected seniors. READ MORE

NEW LAWS THAT GO INTO EFFECT JULY 1ST
From curbing opioid abuse to making affirmative consent the law to a Student's Bill of Rights and more, a number of important laws go into effect today. READ MORE

THE VETERAN'S FIRST ACT
Rep. Loni Reed is proud to stand with Branford Mom Sarah Greene and Senator Richard Blumenthal to urge passage of the Veteran's First Act. Sarah was left alone to raise her two young children when her husband, Lt Col David Greene USMC, was killed in Iraq. She found that certain Veterans Administration scholarships and benefits are not available to surviving families. WATCH THE WTNH NEWS STORY

HOUSE COMES TO AGREEMENT ON THE BUDGET
Last week the house came to an agreement on the budget. It is never easy to make cuts that will impact so many Connecticut families, but these cuts are real, structural change that will put CT's budget back on a sustainable path. READ MORE

RECENT ACTIVITY AT THE CAPITOL
Today we take a look at some of the most significant legislation we've passed in the House so far this year. From tackling childhood obesity, to ensuring that ex-offenders have a fair shot at a job, to ensuring our students are safe on campus, we're working on the issues that matter most to our constituents. READ MORE

OPIOID LEGISLATION
This year we passed one of the most comprehensive laws in the nation to prevent and treat opioid abuse. READ MORE

EARTH DAY AT THE CAPITOL
On Earth Day we take a look back on some of Connecticut's environmental successes and plans for the future. READ MORE

HOUSE REMEMBERS AND HONORS REPRESENTATIVE TERRY BACKER
Yesterday we honored the memory of our dear friend and colleague, State Representative Terry Backer, with a resolution expressing sympathy at his passing. Terry's contributions to his district in Stratford, the State of Connecticut and the Long Island Sound will be felt for generations.

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THERAPY ANIMALS VISIT THE CAPITOL
Therapy animals from K9 First Responders, Allan's Angels, and Tails of Joy visited the House Chamber today. READ MORE

BIOSCIENCE GROWTH: A CONNECTICUT SUCCESS STORY
The growth of the bioscience industry in the state is great news for Connecticut, creating well-paying jobs and encouraging public-private partnerships to ensure our schools are educating today’s graduates for tomorrow’s jobs. Recent news articles highlight the progress we’re making in this exciting field. READ MORE

JOE GRESKO SWORN IN
Congratulations and welcome to our newest legislator, Rep. Joe Gresko of Stratford! READ MORE

SOME GOOD NEWS FOR CT: MANUFACTURING AND JOB GROWTH STRONG
According to recent reports, Connecticut’s private sector growth is strong, with major manufacturers planning expansions, and job growth at the highest rate in a generation. READ MORE

LAWS AFFECTING MINIMUM WAGE, HEALTH CARE, VETERANS, CIVIL LIBERTIES GO INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1
Laws going into effect on January 1 included the “Excessive Use of Force” bill, “Facilitation of Telehealth,” “An Act Concerning Veterans,” and the minimum wage increase to $9.60. Here is a list of them.

CT PRIVATE SECTOR JOBS BACK TO PRE-RECESSION NUMBERS
CT's private sector has recovered the jobs lost during the Great Recession, and shown strong yearly, and monthly growth. READ MORE

STATEMENT FROM SPEAKER SHARKEY ON THE PASSING OF REP. TERRY BACKER, 61
"For over two decades, Representative Backer became one of the most beloved and colorful characters of the General Assembly. His trademark denim attire reminded us he was never a traditional suit and tie guy, and that endearing image added perspective to every debate. An acknowledged expert on environmental issues, and in particularly his treasured Long Island Sound, Terry garnered the respect of colleagues on both sides of the aisle, always articulating his views with flair. Terry was always willing to speak against the tide when he felt it was needed, yet was a team player that understood consensus was how to get things done. Even as he battled for his life, Representative Backer made it to the Capitol to fight for his constituents and for what he believed was right. I am lucky to have known Terry as our friendship developed over the years. He was truly one of those special people who figured out how to give back more than you take in a lifetime."

ACCESS HEALTH DEADLINE DECEMBER 15TH
Open Enrollment for Access Health CT is currently going on, but you need to sign up by December 15th, if you want your coverage to  start on January 1, 2016. You can enroll here. READ MORE

HOUSE DEMOCRATS HONORED BY CT EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE
CT Early Childhood Alliance honored a number of our legislators this year as 2015 Children's Champions, recognizing legislators who worked closely with advocates to shape legislation to benefit Connecticut’s young children in the areas of healthy development, early care and education, and nutrition and safety. THIS YEAR'S RECIPIENTS

CONNECTICUT’S MEMORIAL TO VETERANS OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
The Governor, legislators and staff and members of the public gathered to attend the grand opening ceremony of the Connecticut State Veterans Memorial. The site recognizes past, present, and future Connecticut veterans. Future official observances, activities, and ceremonies will take place at this beautiful location. VIEW GALLERY

TIME TO ENROLL FOR HEALTH CARE INSURANCE
If you or anyone you know is interested in obtaining health insurance for 2016, enrollment in Connecticut’s health insurance marketplace, Access Health CT, ends at midnight on Jan. 31. READ MORE

NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1
Taking Effect Today: Laws that make our justice system more fair, help veterans and active duty service members, help stop abuse of prescription drugs and opiates, make college more affordable for families, enourage clean and renewable energy, and more. READ MORE

HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS HONORED BY CONNECTICUT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
CTLCV recognized several of our members as Environmental Champions in their annual scorecard – many legislators received top ratings on environmental votes last session. READ MORE

SPEAKER SHARKEY HAILS POSITIVE ECONOMIC INDICATORS/BLASTS GOP NEGATIVITY
House Speaker Brendan Sharkey hailed this week’s positive economic news and urged Republicans to stop gleefully predicting economic doom. READ MORE

ROOTING FOR STATE TO FAIL IS NOT LEADERSHIP
Speaker Sharkey points out in an op-ed that appeared in the Hartford Courant today how the constant negative rhetoric being spewed by state Republicans these days hurts our state and exposes a lack of leadership in the minority party. READ THE OP-ED IN THE COURANT HERE

REP CAROLINE SIMMONS: HOW TO MAKE CT MORE ECONOMICALLY COMPETITIVE
In an Op-Ed in the Stamford Advocate, Rep. Simmons argues that tax reform, and investing in education and transportation, are the key building blocks to making Connecticut more economically competitive. Read the whole article here.

COMPANIES GET TAX BREAK ON BUSINESS VEHICLES
Speaker Sharkey joined with some of his fellow Hamden legislators to visit Bob Williams, owner of Auto Sales II in town, to bring attention to the property tax savings businesses with motor vehicles can expect under the new state budget. READ MORE

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NEW LAWS TAKING EFFECT JULY 1
Taking effect today: Laws helping homeowners struggling with foreclosure, creating critical literacy programs for kids K-3, and expanding supplement and prescription drug coverage for seniors. READ MORE

HOUSE PASSES BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, PROTECTS SERVICES AND PROVIDES PROPERTY TAX RELIEF WHILE ADDRESSING BUSINESS CONCERNS
This budget helps level the playing field for hard-working, middle class families by providing property tax relief, protecting critical services that they rely on, and investing in Connecticut's economic and transportation future. The budget responds to the concerns of many businesses in our state, while maintaining the safety net for our state's most vulnerable residents. For more on what passed read The CT Mirror article.

MAYORS UNDERSTAND IMPORTANCE OF STATE AID TO TOWNS ON LOCAL ECONOMIES
Seven mayors from throughout Connecticut joined me and other legislative leaders at the State Capitol today to praise the state budget passed last week by the General Assembly, pointing out how it provides increased public school aid and PILOT payments while cutting one of the most burdensome taxes in the state - the local property tax. READ MORE

THANKS TO THE 2015 BUDGET, MANY CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS WILL SEE HUGE SAVINGS ON THEIR CAR TAXES
Residents of many towns and cities have paid unfairly high taxes on their cars. In many cases, the tax on cars in places like Hartford, New Haven, or New Britain for a modestly priced car like a Honda Accord can be much higher than those for the exact same cars in towns with lower mill rates. This budget caps the mill rate for cars across the state at 32, which will mean significant property tax cuts for many residents in 2016 and 2017. To find out how much you could save on selected car models, check out this table. READ MORE

HOUSE AND SENATE PASS BUDGET ON LAST DAY OF SESSION
On the last day of Session Wednesday June 3, The House and Senate passed a biennial state budget package (HB 7061) that provides property tax relief to working families, protects the services that middle-class families rely on, and invests in a world-class transportation system to grow our economy. READ MORE

Sharkey in Hartford Courant Op-Ed:
BALANCED BUDGET DEAL PROTECTS MIDDLE CLASS
“Our budget…is balanced, responsible, protects vital services for families, gives the middle class real property tax relief and invests in Connecticut's economic future, while asking the wealthy to pay a little bit more.” READ MORE

STATE OFFERS REBATES TO BUYERS OF ELECTRIC CARS
The state is offering a cash rebate of up to $3,000 to people who buy an electric car. READ MORE

LEGISLATORS WELCOME HELP FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
State Representatives Theresa Conroy (D-105), Linda M. Gentile (D-104), Themis Klarides (R-114) and Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-17) hailed House and Senate approval of legislation (SB 290) to facilitate follow-up care for hospital patients by requiring hospitals to record names of designated caregivers and provide detailed instructions for follow-up care. READ MORE

HOUSE & SENATE PASS BILLS TO AID VETS
State Reps hail passage of veteran-friendly legislation in the House and Senate. READ MORE

SHARKEY AND ARESIMOWICZ DISCUSS THE HOUSE BUDGET
Speaker Sharkey and Majority Leader Aresimowicz sat down yesterday to discuss our proposed budget, which is balanced, retains critical services, and protects the middle class and working families. This budget reduces the car tax for most families, lowers the sales tax rate while providing additional funds to cities and towns to reduce property taxes, and levels the playing field by asking millionaires and billionaires to pay a bit more.

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APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE PASSES BUDGET
Rep. Toni Walker and Democratic colleagues on the Appropriations Committee unveiled a budget that protects funding for mental health services, municipalities, seniors, children, libraries, schools, healthcare, arts, tourism and social services. READ MORE

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HAPPY 45TH BIRTHDAY, EARTH DAY!
How You Can Help the Environment
Every year the legislature passes bills to improve and protect the environment. But there are many things we can all do to help. READ MORE

HOUSE VOTE SAVES MERIDEN CAMPUS OF MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Led by Meriden legislators Cathie Abercrombie, Buddy Altobello, and Hilda Santiago, the House voted Wednesday on a bill that prevents any community college campus from being closed without legislative approval. Thus the Meriden campus of Middlesex Community College, which was to be shut down due to budget cuts, will remain open. READ THE HARTFORD COURANT ARTICLE

LEGISLATORS MEET THIS YEAR'S TOP INVENTORS AT THE 2015 CONNECTICUT INVENTION CONVENTION
State Reps spoke with some of CT's top student inventors at this year's CT Invention Convention. Jeff Currey, Gregg Haddad, John Hampton, David Kiner, Doug McCrory, and Brandon L. McGee, among others, got a chance to take some cool inventions for a spin.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LEGISLATORS WHO HAVE RECEIVED AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS!
Cristin McCarthy Vahey, Andy Fleischmann, Linda Gentile, Theresa Conroy, Matt Lesser, and James Albis have recently been honored by a variety of organizations in Connecticut and nationally.

SPEAKER SHARKEY TO FAIRFIELD BIZ COUNCIL: IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION IN CT WILL LEAD TO JOBS & IMPROVED ECONOMY
Speaker Sharkey told the Business Council of Fairfield County that the future of Connecticut's economy depends on dramatically improving our transportation infrastructure. READ MORE

CONNECTICUT'S "BIOTECHNICAL REVOLUTION" A KEY TOPIC AT BRANFORD FORUM
Jobs, housing and keys to Connecticut's future were on the agenda at the "Biotech, Business and Branford" forum at the Blackstone Library sponsored by the town's Economic Development Commission (EDC). READ MORE

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND CT DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS CALL FOR STUDENT LOAN BILL OF RIGHTS
The week before President Obama called for a Student Aid Bill of Rights, Speaker Sharkey and other legislators declared it’s time to give students relief from some of the crushing and confusing requirements of the loan process. If the law is adopted, Connecticut would be the first state in the country to implement a student loan bill of rights. READ MORE

ANTHEM PROVIDES IDENTITY THEFT REPAIR AND CREDIT MONITORING
Anthem customers are now able to sign up for identity theft repair and credit monitoring services, which will be free of charge for two years. To sign up, go to https://anthem.allclearid.com/.

A NEW CHAPTER FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOE VERRENGIA
After 25 years as a West Hartford police officer, Joe Verrengia has retired, but will continue to apply the "protect and serve" philosophy in his role as state representative. West Hartford Life has the story. READ MORE

MAJOR BLIZZARD HEADED TO CONNECTICUT
According to the most recent updates from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), as well as the latest weather updates, the State of Connecticut will be experiencing a very significant snowstorm later today thru early Wednesday morning. Read the latest weather update from DESPP: READ MORE

TIPS FROM GOVERNOR DAN MALLOY’S OFFICE ON WEATHERING THE STORM
Here are some tips from the Governor’s office on how to stay safe and comfortable during the storm: READ MORE

SPEAKER SHARKEY OUTLINES LEGISLATIVE AGENDA IN SUNDAY’S HARTFORD COURANT
House Speaker Brendan Sharkey talked about the need to encourage our resurging economy, grow jobs, and keep Connecticut a great place to live and work by updating our transportation systems and housing and development policies. READ MORE