All 8 CT Counties Experiencing Stage 2 Drought Conditions
July 15, 2022Due to low rates of rainfall and unusually high temperatures this season, Connecticut's Interagency Drought Working Group has declared all eight Connecticut counties are experiencing Stage 2 Drought conditions.
Covered Connecticut Program Expands to CT Residents Without Children
July 11, 2022Access Health CT (AHCT) announced that they expanded eligibility requirements for the Covered Connecticut Program and additional benefits for those that qualify. The program, which was launched last July, provides health insurance at no cost to parents and caretaker relatives who meet all eligibility requirements.
Connecticut’s Free Community College Program Deadline Approaching
July 7, 2022If you or someone you know is a recent high school graduate headed to college or university, I have some important information to share with you! The deadline to apply for financial aid through Connecticut's free community college program is fast approaching. Students looking to take advantage of the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT) program are encouraged to apply by Friday, July 15.
Celebrating Independence Day
July 1, 2022On Monday, we will join together to celebrate our Independence Day. I have been moved standing on the USS Arizona memorial. I have been moved watching 'o'er the ramparts' at Fort McHenry. Like all true patriots, I am moved celebrating Independence Day, as John Adams observed:
New Laws Effective July 1
June 28, 2022July 1, the beginning of the state's fiscal year when the budget adjustments take effect, is also a day traditionally for other laws. 2022 is not an exception. Here are some of the new laws I'm most proud of:
Keeping Connecticut Healthy
June 24, 2022While I'm proud to have worked on a state budget with $600 million in tax relief, we also made investments in a range of health care-related initiatives.
Danbury Connecticut Farmers’ Market Kicks off For the Summer
June 22, 2022One of my favorite summer shopping places in Danbury is the weekly Farmers Market. No admission, and plenty of opportunity to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, and other delights. They're good for us, and tasty, too. From spring lettuce to autumn apples, they have every growing season's crops.
Milling and Resurfacing Route 7 in Danbury
June 16, 2022The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 7 Northbound and Southbound from S/B End Accel Lane to Interstate 84 and from across S/B End Accel Lane to I-84.