Mary M. Mushinsky

Rep. Mary Mushinsky was recognized, along with Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr., as Environmental Champions by the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, for their dedicated leadership on advancing the protection of Connecticut's Health & Environment.

As 2017 comes to a close, I'd like to take a moment to wish you and your family Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas! I am thankful for the opportunity to serve Wallingford and I look forward to what we will accomplish in 2018.

The Office of Policy and Management has announced that residents enrolled in the state’s Renter’s Rebate program are expected to receive their checks within the next several days.

I will be joining the State Water Planning Council (WPC) at a public meeting, Wednesday, November 8, to provide information about the State Water Plan Draft Report and allow the public to review and comment.

The Citizen's Election Program has a proven record of allowing candidates that would otherwise find it difficult to raise the necessary funds to successfully run for office.

The Republicans' two-year budget is unbalanced, relies on unrealistic savings, and contains devastating cuts to higher education. Their spending package would also inflict turmoil by slashing the vital services and programs that our most vulnerable residents rely on. I strongly opposed their spending proposal and voted "No" because I believe this budget is bad for our state and contradicts Connecticut's core values.

Now is the time to start thinking about applying for heating assistance. We are only a month or so away from cold weather. If you are eligible for home heating assistance, this program is here to help you and your family stay warm.

Victims of Harvey need our help! Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that the State has deployed a C-130H cargo plane and eight Airmen from the 103rd Airlift Wing of the Connecticut National Guard to help with Hurricane Harvey response and recovery efforts in Texas.