From the desk of CT Senator Matt Lesser:
This week, with the start of the legislative session, Senate Democrats led an effort to establish a new Federal Cuts Response Fund, continuing efforts started last year to ensure the state is equipped to respond to rapid and unpredictable federal funding cuts coming from Donald Trump and the federal government. The fund utilizes approximately $313 million following a state investment of $500 million last year to allow the state to quickly respond.
The federal government’s cutting and ending of programs ranging from health care subsidies to food assistance programs have caused serious issues for many state residents since Trump became president, and further changes and threats of lost funding continue to concern state leaders. Should serious problems arise, Connecticut is ready to meet the moment.
Key supporters in the CT Senate include:
- Republicans: Tony Hwang, Heather Somers, and Jason Perillo.
- Democrats: Norm Needleman, Paul Honig, Jan Hochadel, Saud Anwar, Derek Slap, Christine Cohen, and Patricia Billie Miller.
Read more about what CT Senator Lesser is doing here
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