Jonathan Steinberg

July 1-7 is Clean Beaches Week. The beach is an excellent place to relax and cool off during a balmy summer day. However, it is important that we keep these areas clean. A clean beach not only protects the local wildlife, but it also keeps the visitors safe and healthy. Check out the graphics below for more tips.

In a 6-3 decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion after nearly 50 years.

In February, at the beginning of the 2022 legislative session, I stood beside my legislative colleagues and committed to addressing our children's mental and behavioral health needs. I'm pleased to share that we delivered on our commitment. On Wednesday, three transformative pieces of legislation were signed into law so that our children can access the care they need to be their best, authentic selves.

I am proud to share that the Citizen Campaign for the Environment has named me as one of their 2021 Connecticut Environmental Champions. During my tenure as state representative, I have made fighting for environmental legislation one of my priorities. There is a plenty of overlap between health and the environment, which is why I've used my time as chair of the Public Health committee to address those specific issues, such as addressing air quality in schools, lead paint in homes and PFAS chemicals in our water.

The Westport Country Playhouse is seeking donations to help fund two projects- the replacement of existing outdoor lighting with energy-saving LED lights in the Playhouse's parking lot, and a new assisted-listening system for our patrons who have difficulty hearing.

Today, August 31, is Overdose Awareness Day.

Over the next few days Connecticut is expected to experience extreme temperatures that have prompted heat advisories from the National Weather Service through Wednesday. For immediate relief from the heat, dial 2-1-1 or click here to find a cooling center near you.

Yesterday, the House sent a powerful piece of legislation to the Governor’s desk. S.B. 1 declares that racism is a public health crisis in our state.