New Voting Machines, Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors, and Arthritis Foundation's 75th Anniversary
September 29, 2023The state is making a big investment in new voting machines. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I'm sharing resources for survivors and victims. And, we celebrated the Arthritis Foundation's 75th anniversary on "Let's Talk About It."
Free COVID-19 Tests Available Starting Monday
September 22, 2023The federal government is once again allowing every household to order COVID-19 tests for free at COVIDtests.gov.
Let's Talk About It: Raising the Minimum Wage
September 22, 2023Governor Ned Lamont and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined my weekly public affairs show, “Let’s Talk About It,” to break down the importance of bumping up the minimum wage in our state.
Let's Talk About It: Kid Governor Visits Willimantic
September 15, 2023We took a deep dive into the Kid Governor’s visit at Willimantic Public Library on my weekly public affairs show, “Let’s Talk About It.” Annie Clark, who has worked as a library aide there for 28 years, explained how much of an honor it was to host Kid Governor Ellie Mendez.
Let's Talk About It: Addressing Prison Violence
September 8, 2023On my weekly public affairs show, “Let’s Talk About It,” we covered the recent spike in attacks on correction officers and assaults between inmates. We talked about the need to keep prison guards safe while treating incarcerated individuals fairly.
Building Our Skilled Workforce
September 6, 2023During the 2023 legislative session, we successfully passed a number of measures, which will enhance and support our skilled workforce and make our state more attractive for companies and new businesses.
Let's Talk About It: Windham Water Works History & Rate Hike Proposal
September 1, 2023Chairman of Windham Water Works Mike Callahan joined us “Let’s Talk About It” to discuss the history of the town’s water department dating back to the 1880s when the drinking water was not treated. He also broke down how staff make sure the water is safe to drink and dug deeper into why the department is requesting a rate hike.
Summer Mental Health Grants For Schools
August 25, 2023Windham Public Schools will receive more than $70,000 in funding for summer mental health grants over a three-year period. Our students deserve year-round support, and this critical funding will help address their social and emotional needs in the summer months.