I want to wish you all a safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend. One more long weekend for our students before they get into the groove with school. I also want to take this time to show my support for all of our students and their quest to achieve at the highest level in the classroom.
As I talk about back to school, I am also saddened by the school shooting that took place at a Minneapolis Catholic School on the students' first day.
I am proud that we reacted swiftly in Middletown to protect ours. See more details below.
I've also included information this week on the state's first permanent savings account that will sustainably fund early childhood education. I hope you enjoy this week's newsletter.
I was proud to join in the celebration of National Breastfeeding Month and Black Breastfeeding Week at Community Health Center, Inc., in Middletown
Proud to champion the legislation introduced by fellow State Representative Jennifer Leeper to require licensure for lactation consultants in Connecticut. Thank you, Amy Gagliardi, for your dedication to this work!
The next step is ensuring Medicaid coverage for these vital services and creating intentional pathways to grow and support lactation consultants who look like the individuals they serve.
This legislation is about equity, health, and breaking down barriers so every family, especially those in Black and underserved communities has the resources they deserve.
It's an exciting time of the year for our kids and educators who will head back to the classroom soon! I hope every student has an amazing start to the new school year.
This is also a time to remind drivers that the law requires them to slow down for school buses in your neighborhood. Here is the breakdown for any driver who fails to stop when a school bus is displaying its flashing red signal lights:
First offense: $450 fine.
Following offenses: $500 - $1,000 fine, up to 30 days in jail, or both.
In light of a shooting in Minnesota on the first day of school, I applaud Middletown officials for being vigilant and taking precautions.
It saddens me, of course, that we have to have this kind of presence at our schools, but today, I am appreciative. Please click on the Patch story below for more details.
On September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) will host its annual Stand Down event.
This event is a commitment to serving Connecticut’s veterans, military personnel, and their immediate families by providing “one-stop” access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, veterans organizations, and community-based nonprofits at regional sites across the state.
A formal ceremony will be held at the Rocky Hill Stand Down location at 9:30 a.m.; however, you're welcome to attend any of the six Stand Down locations at any time throughout the day. Stand Down locations are:
• Bridgeport: University of Bridgeport, Wheeler Recreational Center, 400 University Avenue, Bridgeport • Southington: Southington Armory, 600 Woodruff Street, Southington • Danbury: Danbury War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive, Danbury • Norwich: Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Avenue, Norwich • Rocky Hill: Connecticut Veterans Affairs campus, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill • Stamford: UConn at Stamford, 1 University Plaza Click HERE for more information.
