Children's Mental Health Conversation for Parents
October 31, 2021The legislature's Children's Committee hosted a conversation for parents on children's mental health. The event gave practical advice to parents on how to find immediate help (without going to the Emergency Department), find a therapist with no wait list, and how to interact with our schools for immediate resources.
Unemployment Benefits Overpayment Waiver
October 19, 2021The Connecticut Department of Labor recently reported that around 13,000 unemployment benefit recipients received overpayments throughout the pandemic.
Mosquito Borne Illness
October 15, 2021Due to the wet summer we experienced in Connecticut this year, the state is seeing a larger than normal mosquito population this fall.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 8, 2021Women 35 and over should schedule an annual mammogram. Breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, but many women with breast cancer have no symptoms.
CDC Approves Booster Shots For Pfizer-BioNTech Recipients
September 24, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended booster shots for certain individuals who received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
New Laws Starting October 1
September 23, 2021Beginning October 1, several new laws will go into effect in Connecticut. These laws are a result of our efforts this past session as we worked tirelessly to push for change that would benefit all Connecticut residents.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16, 2021This month, from September 15 through October 15, we observe Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate, recognize and feature the countless achievements of many Hispanic Americans who have positively impacted and enriched our communities.
National Small Business Week
September 15, 2021It's National Small Business Week, the perfect opportunity for us to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of our state’s and nation's small business owners and leaders. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create roughly 66% of jobs in our country each year.