Farmers' Market Food Assistance
August 2, 2023Local farmers' markets are one of the best ways to eat Connecticut grown food in your home. Many farmers' markets, including Willimantic Farmers' Market, now accept the EBT card or SNAP benefits.
Let's Talk About It: Early Voting & No-Excuse Absentee Voting
July 28, 2023Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas joined me on “Let’s Talk About It” to provide more insight into new early voting laws and the no-excuse absentee voting public referendum on the 2024 general election ballot.
New Law Brings Birth Centers to Connecticut Offering An Alternative to Hospitals
July 27, 2023A new law giving expecting mothers more access to high-quality maternal health services closer to home is going to take effect January 1, 2024.
National Disability Independence Day
July 26, 2023Today marks 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability.
Connecticut is a Leader in Reproductive Rights
July 24, 2023Connecticut is a national leader in passing a number of measures defending residents, healthcare workers, and those from out-of-state seeking reproductive services and resources.
Let's Talk About It: State Comptroller Sean Scanlon
July 21, 2023State Comptroller Sean Scanlon joined my weekly public affairs show, “Let’s Talk About It,” to dig deeper into some of his office’s big accomplishments since he stepped into this role about seven months ago.
PRIDE Leadership Graduation
July 19, 2023The federal government has awarded $334,789 to the Connecticut Fire Academy to improve the safety and effectiveness of firefighters across our state. The Connecticut Fire Academy is responsible for providing a state-of-the-art training at several locations including the Eastern Connecticut Fire School in Willimantic.
Let's Talk About It: Windham's Continued Progress
July 14, 2023On my weekly public affairs show “Let’s Talk About It,” we spoke with Joe Pliss, who is a member of the Windham Planning and Zoning Commission as well as the First Taxing District Board. He told us about his deep connection with Windham and how he is making a difference in our community.