Flood victims in Connecticut can apply for direct assistance from the federal government after President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration. Areas around Southbury and Monroe sustained more than $300 million in damage after a foot of rain fell on Aug. 18.

Rep. Jim Himes joined Mark Sudol to talk about it.

And the Connecticut Business and Industry Association just released a long-term roadmap for economic growth and opportunity in Connecticut. Chris DiPentima, the president and CEO of the CBIA, joined the show.