Video: Remembering Yale Cantor on the House Floor
April 10, 2025A moment of silence was observed, honoring and remembering Ellington's own Yale Cantor, on the House Floor on April 9.
Where is Your Fav Connecticut Pizzeria?
April 2, 2025Now that Connecticut has firmly established itself as the Pizza Capital, it’s time to select the state's favorite pizzerias and create a fun map so everyone knows where they are.
Connecticut's Agricultural Roots Remain Strong
March 26, 2025Did you know that Connecticut farms employ 30,000 people and generate $4 billion each year for our state's economy?
Legislative & Local Updates - March 21
March 21, 2025Knights bring home a basketball state championship, SRS principal named CAS Elementary Principal of the Year, Ag Day at the Capitol, DOT projects around the district, upcoming events, & more!
East Windsor Delegation, Leaders, & Community Call for Temporary Closure of Nextera Project to Preserve Public Safety
March 12, 2025As spring fire season begins and more than a dozen brush fires have sparked around Connecticut in March so far, the East Windsor delegation of lawmakers including Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor), Representative Jaime Foster (D-East Windsor, Ellington, Vernon) and Representative Carol Hall (R-Enfield, East Windsor), First Selectman Jason Bowsza and members of the East Windsor community are calling for the temporary closure of East Windsor's Nextera solar project until residents' safety is secured.
Legislative & Local Updates - March 7th
March 7, 2025It's been a productive few weeks here in Hartford. We've had two session days to address special education funding, funding for non-profits that have seen federal funding cuts, and voting on judicial nominations. Our committees are wrapping up with public hearings and committee meetings, getting ready to report bills to other committees. The Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee has a deadline of March 13 to report bills out of committee.
Federal REAL ID Deadline
March 7, 2025Make sure to get your REAL ID! The TSA just set a deadline for federal enforcement of REAL ID requirements.
Improving Access to Affordable Childcare
March 6, 2025A House Democratic priority bill aimed at improving access to affordable early childhood care is moving along in the legislature.