Kate Farrar

More than $8 million for West Hartford projects has been placed on the State Bond Commission's agenda for its July 29 meeting.

The summer's first heat wave is here. The next several days are set to see temperatures in Connecticut reach more than 90 degrees with a heat index of triple digits at times, which has prompted activation of the state’s extreme hot weather protocol which is in effect through 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 24.

I am pleased to share ReEmployCT, a revamped and modern Connecticut Department of Labor online platform that streamlines services and facilitates unemployment and tax filing.

Today, July 7, the Department of Revenue Services will host a webinar to discuss the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Payment. If you would like to learn more about the payments, we passed in this year's budget adjustment, I encourage you to participate.

The Connecticut Summer at the Museum program is returning for the 2022 summer season starting Friday, July 1.

No-cost summer meals are available for kids throughout the state from June to late August.

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. This harmful opinion also casts doubt on the future protections of same-sex marriage, other LGBTQ rights and contraception.

Juneteenth Independence Day is the oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It is a celebration of resilience, of culture and American history. It is a reminder of how far our country has come and how far we still have to go. We cannot understate the importance of Juneteenth. I'm proud to have voted on legislation this session to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday.