State Representative Chris Aniskovich

10/16/2026

I had a great opportunity today at Westbrook High School, to get a firsthand look at a program that’s helping connect students with future careers in manufacturing and beyond.

The tour was organized by the CBIA and brought together area manufacturers to see what students are learning and how these skills can translate into actual jobs.

It was great to see the robotics program in action, including projects designed for land, air and sea, along with the school’s fabrication and metalworking shop. These are hands-on skills that include computer coding, welding, metal work, and soldering, along with one of the most fundamental lessons: problem solving.

What really stands out is the connection this program creates between education and the workforce. Students can begin exploring their interests in middle and high school, develop practical skills, and build a pathway toward careers with manufacturers right here in our region who are looking for qualified employees.

Connecting our schools with local industry is a win-win. Students gain valuable experience and a clearer picture of their career options, while employers have an opportunity to help develop the next generation of skilled workers.

Programs like this are a great example of how we can better prepare students for success while strengthening Connecticut’s manufacturing industry and our local economy. Great work by Westbrook High School, its teachers, CBIA and the area manufacturers helping make these opportunities possible!

10/15/2026

For everyone who likes to get a jump start on things, I wanted to let you know that Early Voting begins this coming Monday, October 19th, in Connecticut! If you want to beat the lines and vote on your time, you may want to take advantage of the 14-day early voting window running through Sunday, November 1st.

Here are some dates & times to know:
👉Oct. 19 – Nov. 1
👉Open Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
👉Extended Hours (8 a.m. – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.): Oct. 27 & 29

To find the exact early voting location for Clinton, Killingworth, and Westbrook, head to MyVote.CT.gov

Regardless of your party, whether you decide to vote early or join us at the polls on Election Day, November 3rd, please make sure you have a plan to vote!

10/09/2026

✅I wanted to share good news for two organizations that are contributing to the arts right here in our community.

The Kidz Konnection (Shoreline Theater Academy) has received a grant of $4,225, while the Arts Center at Killingworth received $4,862 funded, in part, through the National Endowment for the Arts.

Congratulations to both organizations, and thank you for all you do to bring the arts to our communities.

Shoreline Theater will also be hosting its Haunted Spirits of Clinton Lantern tours on Oct. 23rd and 24th, which brings together history, local characters and spooky, entertaining tales for those 13 and older. You can learn more about both organizations, including the tour, by clicking the links in the comments.

10/01/2026

It was an honor to be at CBIA’s Made in Connecticut: 2026 Manufacturing Summit today and to be recognized as one of the organization’s inaugural Connecticut Manufacturing Champions.

Connecticut’s manufacturers and employers are doing incredible work creating jobs, driving innovation, and keeping our economy moving. As Ranking Member of the Commerce Committee, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is that we listen to the people who are actually creating those jobs and growing their businesses here in Connecticut.

Thank you to CBIA for this recognition and for everything you do to support Connecticut’s manufacturing community. I look forward to continuing to work together to make our state a better place to do business and build a future.

09/24/2026

Sharing this update from Clinton as we prepare for the weekend's storm. Please take a few minutes to prepare, stay weather aware, and keep an eye on updates. Stay safe everyone!

🌧️ NOR’EASTER UPDATE

We are closely monitoring the nor’easter expected to impact Connecticut and our shoreline this weekend. Conditions are expected to begin deteriorating Friday afternoon, with rain and winds increasing Friday night. The most persistent rain and strongest winds are currently expected Saturday and Sunday, with some showers potentially lingering into early Monday.

The current forecast calls for periods of rain, strong and gusty winds, and the potential for coastal flooding and power outages. As always, forecasts can change as the storm develops, and we will continue to provide updates as we receive them.

Now is the time to prepare. Residents should secure outdoor furniture and other loose items, charge phones and devices, and make sure you have flashlights, batteries and other basic supplies on hand.

Our Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Clinton Police Department and Department of Public Works are prepared and will continue coordinating as conditions develop.

Please stay weather-aware throughout the weekend, use caution around flooded roadways and downed wires, and continue to follow the Town’s official communication channels for updates.

Stay safe, Clinton!

09/21/2026

Scams and fraud are constantly changing, especially in this digital world of ours, and knowing what to look for can make a big difference in protecting yourself, your family and your finances.

That’s why I’m teaming up with the Connecticut Department of Banking for a free, interactive Fraud Bingo event on Monday, September 28, from 1–2 p.m. at the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Department.

We’ll discuss common banking scams, fraud, identity theft and other ways criminals try to obtain our personal information and money. We’ll use Bingo to make the conversation interactive (and give out prizes along the way), while providing practical information you can use to better protect yourself.

Where: Killingworth Volunteer Fire Department, 333 Route 81
When: Monday, September 28
Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call 860-250-1492 or email [email protected].

I hope you’ll join us and come away with some useful information that can help you stay one step ahead of scammers!

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, our country experienced a tragedy that none of us will ever forget.

September 11, 2001 started as an ordinary morning for the many people who were heading to work, getting their children ready for school, boarding flights and making plans for the day ahead. Then everything changed in a day.

Nearly 3,000 innocent people lost their lives in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. Thousands of families were suddenly faced with an unimaginable loss.

And while people were escaping the danger, our first responders were running toward it. These men and women put themselves in harm's way to help people they didn't even know. Many never made it home.

The tragedy of September 11 is about more than the buildings that fell or the images we remember from television. It is about the people whose lives were taken and the families who have carried that loss for 25 years.

I would ask that we all take time today to remember them, and honor the heroes.
Twenty-five years later, we must never forget.

09/08/2026

🟢Update from Hartford! 🟢

I'm pleased to share that the State Bonding Commission has officially approved $2 million in bonding for the Abraham Pierson School project in Clinton!

This is a major step forward for this project, and I’m proud to have fought for this funding in Hartford, and I want to thank the members of the State Bonding Commission and Governor Lamont for supporting this investment in Clinton. I attended the meeting this morning and appreciated the opportunity to briefly discuss the project with the press this morning following the commission's meeting.

The Pierson School project will help create new, affordable housing opportunities for working families and seniors, provide a dedicated space for senior activities and programs, and preserve an important piece of Clinton’s history.

Just as importantly, it will put this property back to productive use and turn it into a tax-paying asset for the town.

A lot of people have worked hard to get us to this point, and today is a great day for Clinton. Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen!

09/02/2026

I’m honored to be named an Affordability Champion by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association for my voting record during this year’s legislative session.

I know how important it is to keep state costs under control and make Connecticut a place where businesses can grow, and families can thrive.

That means standing up for policies that encourage economic growth and pushing back when Hartford makes it harder to do business.

The work to bring common sense to Hartford will continue because we need to make Connecticut more affordable for everyone, including you, your family and our business community.