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  • Congressman John Larson Opposes Inadequate Senate Affordable Care Act (ACA) Funding Proposal

    Congressman John Larson Opposes Inadequate Senate Affordable Care Act (ACA) Funding Proposal

    From the website of CT Congressman John Larson, District 1

    On November 10, 2025, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced his opposition to the Senate Republican funding proposal that fails to address rising health care costs. If Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, 19,000 CT-01 residents will see premiums spike, and the average family of four will see their annual premiums rise by $2,571. 

    “Democrats put forward a plan almost two months ago to keep government open and lower health care costs for families, but Donald Trump told Republicans to ‘not even bother’ negotiating,” said Larson. “Since then, federal workers have gone without pay, families had their SNAP benefits illegally taken from them by this president, and millions of Americans are about to see their premiums skyrocket – with the average household in my district set to pay $2,571 more next year.

    President Trump has never had to worry where his next meal is coming from or if he can afford to take his child to the doctor when they’re sick. Ballrooms and billion-dollar bailouts to Argentina won’t help working families get by. They need real action to make life more affordable. The plan Senate Republicans have put forward does nothing to address these concerns. Donald Trump and his minions in Congress didn’t have my vote when they created this health care crisis, and they don’t have my vote now.”

  • CT State Senator Matt Lesser update on SNAP benefits

    CT State Senator Matt Lesser update on SNAP benefits

    From Senator Lesser’s November 8th newsletter:

    This afternoon, we received welcomed news that Connecticut residents have had their November SNAP benefits fully restored on their EBT cards.

    The federal government has restored 65% of the funding, and Governor Lamont has guaranteed the remaining funds to ensure recipients are made whole.

    For a week, low income families in my district and around Connecticut have not known when their next meal might arrive. I have already heard from many families who are breathing a huge sigh of relief – but the wealthiest country in the world allowing its constituents to go hungry for over a week is unjustifiable. SNAP benefits should be off the table as Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and republicans in Congress continue to keep the government closed for business. It is indefensible for the President or anyone else to use hunger as a bargaining chip in negotiations. Thank you to Governor Lamont and D.S.S. Commissioner Barton-Reeves for being the adults in the room and delivering for Connecticut, as well as the D.S.S. team who worked around the clock to get these funds to the people who need them.

    Those impacted can check their card balances by visiting MyDSS.ct.gov or calling 1-888-328-2666.

    If you have a direct question about legislation or an issue you’re seeking help with, please reach out to my office. My staff and I are dedicated to representing you and assisting you with any issues you may be experiencing. Please contact me at 860-240-0511 or by email at lesser@senatedems.ct.gov.

    All the best,
    Matt