Good News on State Finances
July 10, 2024Connecticut's credit rating has been upgraded again while the state budget is on track to post another surplus for the current fiscal year.
Summer Recreation and Tourism in Connecticut
June 26, 2024With 110 state parks and 32 state forests, the summer recreation and tourism season offers state residents and visitors numerous outdoor options to enjoy.
Summer EBT Delay: Resources Available in the 57th District
June 25, 2024We have been notified that Summer EBT (S-EBT) benefits, which were anticipated to be deposited this week, have been delayed until early August. Summers can be hard for families when they're not receiving school meals. We are working on solutions and have cultivated a list of resources that can help until the S-EBT delay is over.
Legislative & Local Updates - June 21st
June 21, 2024$8 million heading to East Windsor, Ellington, & Windsor for radio communication improvements, celebrating the 57th District's graduates, great turnout for the veteran resource discussion at Ellington Senior Center, ribbon-cutting at a new playground at East Windsor Park, toasting (with milk) to Oakridge Dairy's new milk processing facility, don't forget to get your dog licensed in the 57th, Vernon Parks & Rec ready to open Community Pool & Newhoca Beach on Monday, & so much more to share with you!
Extreme Hot Weather Protocol in Effect, Juneteenth, & Veteran Resource Discussion
June 18, 2024I have so much to share with you, but I wanted to get this important and timely information to you regarding local cooling centers, the Juneteenth holiday, and the Veteran Resource Discussion event on Thursday.
Bond Commission Approves $8 Million for East Windsor & Ellington
June 7, 2024I'm thrilled to announce that on Friday, the State Bond Commission approved funding allocations including $8 million for the North Central CT Police and Public Safety Infrastructure project, which will provide better communication resources for East Windsor, Ellington, and Windsor first responders. The project will see the expansion of a radio site and channels for Windsor, East Windsor, and Ellington towns and public safety agencies, bolstering connectivity and interoperability between agencies in each town. The work also includes improving a police radio dead zone at Ellington High School and will overall improve interoperability in the majority of North Central Connecticut.
Veteran Resource Discussion in Ellington
June 5, 2024Join Representative Kevin Brown and me at a Veteran Resource Discussion at Ellington Senior Center on June 20, 10:30 a.m.! We'll be joined by the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Ronald P. Welch. Come find out about programs, resources, and other information regarding veterans.