HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 22 -- Connecticut State Rep. Joseph C. Serra issued the following news release:
One of the first orders of business for the 2024 legislative session was to approve extra funding for depleted heating and fuel assistance programs that help vulnerable residents stay warm during winter.
Last week, we approved $17 million in additional funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Operation Fuel - two important programs that many residents and families rely on for cold weather heating assistance.
The Governor quickly signed the bill into law ensuring people will have access to the funds they need to help heat their homes through the cold weather season. As a compassionate state, it is our responsib...