(HARTFORD) — On Tuesday, leaders of state universities testified before the Appropriations Committee, requesting increased funding for structural improvements, salaries, and other education resources. During their testimony, State Representative Kathy Kennedy (R-119) demanded more transparency from university leaders before committing to the requested funding increase.

“But here’s the thing that my constituents bring to me every single January, ‘Did you see the salaries?’,” said Kennedy in an interview…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

This week, I joined my colleagues in unveiling our 2024 Legislative Priorities. Emphasizing Security & Service, our plan will maintain the state’s fiscal stability while making Connecticut a more affordable and safe place to live.

➡️ Why it matters: It is important to understand what issues we will be addressing as we approach the start of the legislative session on Wednesday, February 7th.

>> **Find our full plan HERE: securityandservicect.com** <<

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The 2024 Legislative Session is here, so what can we expect? Beginning on Feb. 7 and ending on May 8, this shorter session is ramping up to address resident concerns on electric vehicles, affordability, public safety and education, to name a few.

The big picture is that this session will primarily include bills and regulations that fall within the parameters of the state budget agreement, passed last June. That means any new bills or funding adjustments cannot exceed the…

Recently, the Office of Legislative Research (OLR) released their 2024 Major Issues Report, highlighting what issues we may address during the upcoming Legislative Session.

I encourage you to take a look at this report to better understand the most pressing issues we expect to discuss in our committees, public hearings, and in the House chambers during session.

> For the COMPLETE report by OLR, click the link HERE. <

For additional questions about 2024 Legislative Session expectations, please never…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I want to wish you all a happy and healthy New Year! Before we get caught up in preparing for the 2024 Legislative Session which begins on February 7^th, I want to take this opportunity to share a newly developed program that hits home for me and for many of us.

In December, the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter partnered with the CT State Police to create the “Bring Me Back Home” (BMBH) registry. The goal: locate and return any missing or wandering residents…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

First, I want to personally wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season! The New Year is right around the corner, and as we all prepare our resolutions and celebrations, it’s important to prepare for what new laws will define 2024 from early voting, to expanding the “bottle bill”, to implementing the most recent state budget agreement for Fiscal Year 24-25.

Although the 2024 Legislative Session will begin on February 7^th and conclude on May 8^th, new laws will…

(MILFORD) — Last week, the Connecticut Housing Advisory Committee announced funding allocations for several non-profits that provide shelter and housing resources for refugees, the homeless, victims of domestic violence, and more. In their announcement, Milford’s Beth-El Center was awarded $10,000 to support their mission to serve in-need residents of the Greater New Haven area.

Applications for this funding were submitted to the Housing Advisory Panel who collaborates with the CT Housing Finance…

(MILFORD) — Recently, the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development’s (DECD) Office of the Arts announced a total of $1,050,000 in state arts grants for CT arts organizations and municipalities. In their announcement, a local Milford arts organization received roughly $7,000 in  grant funding to support town events and other relevant arts programs.

The following Milford-based art organization was awarded a grant from the Supporting Arts Grant Program:

• Milford Fine Arts Council

On…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am pleased to announce that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will be awarding funding to nine transit districts across our state to develop and pilot an on-demand microtransit service.

Microtransit service is an accessible, on-demand mode of transportation that uses a smartphone app or phone number to request and schedule a ride within designated service areas.

This year, Milford Transit qualifies for funding authorized by Public Act 22-40, which…