Mike Demicco

As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and vision that built our nation. Here in Connecticut, where the ideals of liberty and self-government took root, we are reminded that our history is not just something we inherit, it's something we continue to shape together.

The Farmington state delegation -- Sens. Derek Slap and Rick Lopes, and Rep. Rebecca Martinez and I) -- is hosting a post-session legislative forum in the Community Room at the Senior Center, 321 New Britain Ave., TONIGHT from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Great news for Farmington! Included in the budget that the House and Senate just passed is an additional $2 million coming back to the town.

Yesterday, the House passed HB 5044: An Act Establishing Connecticut Vaccine Standards.

I recently joined advocates and community members at a press conference where speakers outlined several priorities for the disability community during this legislative session.

I hope everyone has successfully dug themselves out of the second blizzard of the year.

The state's severe cold weather protocol has been extended to Thursday, Feb. 5. This is the longest, continuous severe weather cold weather protocol we've experienced in over a decade.

A major snowstorm is predicted this weekend. With climate change a reality, these weather events are expected to happen with greater frequency and intensity.