Mary M. Mushinsky

Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 17, and runs through Saturday, August 23. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.

Governor Lamont will activate the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol, effective at noon on Monday, August 11, through at least 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 14.

As part of National Farmers Market Week, we encourage you to visit your local farmers' market to pick up and enjoy locally grown food.

I'm happy to share with you that I've been named an Environmental Champion and scored 94% on the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters scorecard.

For the third time this summer, Governor Lamont has activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol in Connecticut. The protocol is in effect until at least 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

A recent allocation of state funding will go toward preserving open space and creating local community green areas throughout Connecticut.

As farmers face increasing threats from climate change to crops and rising costs to operate their farms, a series of new agricultural tax credits and grants have been put in place.

Governor Lamont signed legislation this week that puts patients first and holds insurance companies accountable.