There has been a dramatic rise in prescription drug abuse, and it is something that affects each and every town in Connecticut as well as this country. The legislation that I co-sponsored and that was passed by the House this week I hope will stem the tide. For more on this issue, read this Courant news story.

On Monday, I hosted a community forum at the Mansfield Public Library on insurance mergers along with Sen. Mae Flexer, Rep. Linda Orange, Rep. Susan Johnson, and the Connecticut Campaign for Consumer Choice. The purpose of the event was to discuss what the proposed merger of health insurance companies Anthem and Cigna will mean for consumers.

Rep. Joe Gresko joins his legislative colleagues, hospital administrators, employees and patients to oppose the withholding of Medicaid funds from Connecticut hospitals.

Rep. Susan Johnson joins her legislative colleagues, hospital administrators, employees and patients at a news conference to protest the withholding of Medicaid funds from Connecticut hospitals.

In strong support of House Bill 5211, An Act Concerning Certificates of Need, and HB 5174, An Act Concerning Salaries for Nonprofit Hospital Administrators, state Rep. Susan Johnson has testified before the legislature’s Public Health Committee.

Don't be a victim of fraud. Students should know the dangers presented by criminal imposters who may try to trick you into providing personal information. They can use the information to steal your money and your identity.

While we haven’t had to deal with snow and ice so far, there’s not much doubt that it will eventually arrive. When it does don’t forget to visit the car wash. Washing your vehicle on a regular basis especially in the wintertime will protect it against corrosion and rusting.

Rep. Jason Rojas is warning consumers to be vigilant and closely examine their electricity bills. A recent survey found that more than three-quarters of energy consumers in Connecticut buying third party power paid more than the standard service rate.