Jennifer Leeper

The 2024 Sticks for Soldiers event is two weeks away! You can read below for more information:

Young Americans too often come back from foreign wars with life-changing wounds. As we carry on with our lives, they struggle for the rest of theirs.

To help ease that struggle, the Fairfield Ludlowe High School boys & girls lacrosse programs are hosting the 17th Annual Sticks for Soldiers Thanksgiving Lacrosse Classic on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day.

Those who live in freedom will always be grateful to those who helped preserve it. This Veterans Day, to all those who have served and their families, thank you for all you have done for our country. 🇺🇸

The election is mere days away, and now is the time to make sure you have a plan to cast your ballot!

Early voting is running now through Sunday, Nov. 3.

Happy Friday! I want to start off by sending my heartfelt condolences to the Wethersfield Fire Department and the family of Firefighter Robert Sharkevich Sr., who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. People like Robert remind us that we can never take these heroes for granted. If you see a public servant today, please make sure to thank them.

From Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3, Connecticut will offer early voting for the first time in a presidential election.

Early voting will be held at two locations. You may vote at either location:

Fairfield University Media Center (use the Barlow Rd. entrance and proceed to the first building on the left where there will be reserved parking)

Old Town Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room (611 Old Post Road)

The hours for early voting are 10am-6pm. Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 will have extended hours from 8am-8pm.

Everyone deserves to feel safe.

In Connecticut, we’ve made strides to protect survivors of domestic violence by passing critical legislation that strengthens protections and expands resources. From enhanced restraining orders to our state’s Red Flag Law, we’re ensuring that every survivor has the help they need to stay safe.

Honoring the strength of survivors, supporting those currently fighting, and remembering those we’ve lost. 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. As your representative, I’m committed to advocating for access to early detection, treatment, research funding, and community support for those fighting breast cancer. Because of medical advancements in early detection and treatment, breast cancer survival rates have significantly increased in recent years, and there are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

I hope you've been enjoying what looks to be another beautiful autumn in our state.

It's been a busy week, and I can't wait to tell you all about it. In this week's eblast, you can read about the new Birdcraft Sanctuary at the Audubon, UConn's Sustainable Clean Energy Summit, and more.