Lucy Dathan

During National Police Week and we honor the memory of our brother and sister officers who have lost their lives in the service of the communities they loved so very much. It is also a time to reflect upon the impact of such a loss on the officer's family, fellow officers and the entire community.

Connecticut law enforcement officers have our backs every day. We owe it to them to support their families and stand by them.

Veterans put their lives on the line for our country and, as a small way to say “thank you for your service,” the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would support Veterans who have been disabled during service.

Paid time off was expanded in the House. House Bill 5005 allows for the accrual of paid leave, up to 40 hours each year, for those working at least 120 days annually. Businesses that already offer paid time off are exempt.

As utility service shutoffs for non-payment will start again on May 2, the state’s Consumer Counsel is warning residents about a possible scam targeting utility customers whose bills are overdue.

 I was honored to participate with the City of Norwalk, colleagues, advocates, friends and families at a beautiful Gazebo Lighting Ceremony on the Norwalk Green to launch Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month.

Please save the date (April 10) to join our New Canaan legislative delegation (Rep. Lucy Dathan, Rep. Keith Denning and Senator Ceci Maher) for a Mid-Session Update and to talk about the work we have been doing this legislative session in Hartford.

Early voting options are now available thanks to the work of the Connecticut General Assembly last session, and later this month, voters in the state will take to the polls to vote in the 2024 presidential primary.