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Jahana Hayes engages with constituents on social security issues and commemorates Transgender Day

In recent tweets dated November 19-20, Jahana Hayes discusses assisting a constituent with Social Security issues and honors Transgender Day of Remembrance while also extending birthday wishes to President Biden.

By Naugatuck Times | Nov 20, 2024

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Jahana Hayes shares insights on local events and national issues

U.S. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes communicated recent developments through tweets on November 18, focusing on local community outreach in Danbury, recognition of National Apprenticeship Week's importance in workforce development, and commentary on...

By Naugatuck Times | Nov 18, 2024

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Jahana Hayes highlights community support and education initiatives in recent posts

By Naugatuck Times | Nov 17, 2024

U.S. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes recently posted updates highlighting her commitment to community support and educational equity while celebrating legislative achievements in healthcare affordability through social media posts dated November 16 and...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Litchfield County in 2021

By Naugatuck Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Litchfield County received $753,113 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with New Haven County rise or fall in 2021?

By Naugatuck Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in New Haven County received $688,910 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Litchfield County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Naugatuck Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Litchfield County received $309,046 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Hayes Welcomes House Task Force on Agriculture and Nutrition for Connecticut Roundtable on the 2023 Farm Bill and Nutrition

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jul 17, 2023

On Monday, July 10th, 2023, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture, welcomed the House Democratic Task Force on Nutrition and Agriculture Members, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), for a round table focused on nutrition in the Farm Bill.

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Hayes, Williams Lead Legislation to Fight Food Insecurity for College Students

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jul 11, 2023

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) are building upon their work to combat food insecurity by introducing the Overcoming Higher Education Hunger Through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (OHH SNAP) Act.

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Legislation Cosponsored by Congresswoman Hayes, Goes Into Effect

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

Recently, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect.

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Hayes, Levin Lead Legislation to Keep Kids Fed Year Round

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

To mark the start of summer, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) re-introduced the Stop Child Hunger Act to provide families who have children eligible for free and reduced-price school meals with an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card when school is not in session.

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Holiday Refuse Schedule

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

HOLIDAY REFUSE SCHEDULE Week of July 2, 2023 INDEPENDENCE DAY

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Hayes Signs Discharge Petition to Bring Floor Vote on Women’s Health Protection Act

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

As the country approaches the one-year anniversary of the disastrous overturning of Roe V. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), member of the House Pro-choice Caucus, signed a discharge petition to force a vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act.

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Freight Street Partial Closure

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

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Hayes Signs Three Gun Violence Prevention Discharge Petitions to Bring Essential Legislation to the House Floor

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

This National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Deputy Whip on the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, signed three discharge petitions to force a vote on common sense gun violence prevention measures – the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, Enhanced Background Checks Act, and the Assault Weapons Ban.

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Hayes Joins Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, EPA, State and Local Officials, and Students to Award $8.8M in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding for 28 Zero-emission Buses in Connecticut

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 15, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England Regional Administrator, David Cash, and state officials to announce the award of 25 zero-emission school buses to DATTCO Inc. to provide school transportation services for the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS)

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Hayes, Caraveo, Sykes Introduce New Bill To Make Bipartisan Budget Agreement Snap Expansion Permanent

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

This week, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), along with her colleagues Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) and Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13), introduced the Food Access and Stability Act, a new bill that would make permanent the Special Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit expansion that recently passed in the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

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Hayes Leads Nutrition Round Table with Connecticut FoodShare and End Hunger Connecticut! on Protecting and Expanding SNAP in 2023 Farm Bill

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

On Friday, June 9th, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) led a round table discussion hosted by Connecticut Foodshare and End Hunger Connecticut! at Central Connecticut State University where they heard from community members, advocates and stakeholders on the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and advocated for robust funding in the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill legislation.

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Hayes, Larson: Social Security 2100 Will Address America's Retirement Crisis and Expand Benefits

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 9, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced their Social Security 2100 Act to strengthen Social Security’s solvency and expand benefits.

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2023 Waterbury Pavement Rehabilitation Program Schedule

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

The City of Waterbury Engineering Department is pleased to announce the following updated paving schedule:

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Public Meeting - Naming of the 313 Mill St Park - June 20th @ 6pm

By Naugatuck Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

The Board of Parks/Recreation will be holding a public input meeting on June 20th 2023 at 6pm in Veterans Memorial Hall for naming the new park located at 313 Mill St. The authority for naming all Parks/Recreation areas owned, operated, controlled, or governed by the City of Waterbury rests with its Board of Alderman, and Board of Parks/Recreation.