West Hartford Delegation Urges Legislative Committee to Support Proposal Expanding Access to Health Insurance for Children
March 10, 2022Members of the West Hartford Legislative Delegation including Senator Derek Slap (D – West Hartford), and State Representatives Kate Farrar (D – West Hartford), Tammy Exum (D – Avon, Farmington, West Hartford), and Jillian Gilchrest (West Hartford) testified before the legislature’s Human Services Committee during a public hearing on Thursday in support of a bill proposal that would expand eligibility for Connecticut's HUSKY program. This program offers children comprehensive health services like check-ups, dental care, immunizations, prescriptions, and health screening.
Rep. Farrar Proposes Bill to Address Period Poverty in Connecticut
March 8, 2022On this International Women’s Day, State Representative Kate Farrar (D – West Hartford) is highlighting legislation she proposed that would address period poverty in Connecticut. Period poverty refers to an inadequate access to menstrual products and menstrual education.
West Hartford Delegation Announces Essay Contest for West Hartford High Schoolers
March 1, 2022On the first day of Women's History Month, State Representatives Jillian Gilchrest (D – West Hartford), Tammy Exum (D – West Hartford, Avon, Farmington), and Kate Farrar (D – West Hartford), members of West Hartford's first all women delegation to the state House of Representatives, are announcing an essay contest open to Hall High School and Conard High School students.
Children's Mental Health Public Hearing Scheduled
February 24, 2022I've heard from many in our community about the priority of the mental health and well-being of our state's youth and families. While we saw a rise in depression, anxiety, self-harm, and other forms of distress in young people prior to the pandemic, the increased isolation and uncertainty that has come from the past two years has worsened this issue. My colleagues and I have worked collaboratively on a bipartisan bill to provide additional support, resources and structural change to the children's mental health system in Connecticut.
Random Acts of Kindness Day and More
February 17, 2022Did you know that today is Random Acts of Kindness day? To let our West Hartford firefighters know how much our community appreciates them, I worked with 3rd graders at Wolcott Elementary School to deliver thank you cards to at Berkshire Road and New Britain Avenue Station
February is Black History Month
February 3, 2022We celebrate the achievements, accomplishments and contributions Black Americans have made to this country, of which there are many, each February during National Black History Month. President Gerald Ford made it official in 1976.
Cold Weather Preparation
January 27, 2022A nor'easter is headed to Connecticut this weekend, bringing 6 to 12 inches of snow starting Friday evening into Saturday. Connecticut's severe weather protocol is in effect until February 2. A winter storm could last several hours, cause power outages, and put older adults, children, and sick individuals at higher risk.
Request Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
January 20, 2022U.S. households can now request 4 free at-home COVID-19 test kits through the United States Postal Service. Testing is a vital component in our country and state's fight against COVID-19. Expanding access to testing can help reduce community spread of the virus.