Weekly Update - Mar. 26
March 26, 2022It was a great week for basketball in our communities. The East Hartford High School Hornets earned the Class LL Basketball State title and East Catholic High earned the Division I title during this past weekend's championship games.
Weekly Update - Mar. 19
March 19, 2022I hope you all had a good week – and are adjusting to the time change (which could be one of our last!). Though it may be a little chilly and rainy this weekend, warmer weather is in our sights as we welcome the start of spring on Sunday!
Weekly Update - Mar. 12
March 12, 2022It's time to spring forward! Daylight Saving time begins this Sunday, March 13 - please make sure to change your clock an hour forward. This is also a great time to change batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!
Weekly Update - Mar. 5
March 5, 2022Happy Read Across America Week! Did you know that Read Across America Week (and day – celebrated on Dr. Suess' birthday on March 2) was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading? In celebration, reading parties, often with guest readers, are held at schools and libraries across the country.
Weekly Update - Feb. 26
February 26, 2022Many of the General Assembly's committees are deep into the process of drafting and raising the legislative concepts that could be passed during the session. Did you know that part of this process involves you? Unlike many states, the Connecticut legislature allows anyone to sign up and testify on proposed legislation. Public hearings are an essential component of the bill making process.
Weekly Update - Feb. 19
February 19, 2022I hope everyone is getting through the cold this week brought – warmer weather is ahead. A reminder that state and local offices will be closed in observance of President's Day, so please plan accordingly!
Weekly Update - Feb. 12
February 12, 2022The House of Representatives is now in session! From now until May 4, the Connecticut General Assembly will be in what's known as a "short session." Constitutionally, our primary job during the "short session" is adjusting the existing state budget. I expect that we will also take up important initiatives to reduce costs for working families and small businesses, improve our mental and behavioral health system, support our schools, and continue building our workforce pipeline.
Weekly Update - Feb. 5
February 5, 2022February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – did you know that in 2019, 8 percent of Connecticut high school students reported being physically abused by a dating partner. Unfortunately, we also know this number is not a true reflection of the problem as only 33 percent of teens in abusive relationships tell anyone and it's reported that 81 percent of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don’t know if it’s an issue.