Let's Talk About the State Budget
April 8, 2022On this episode of Let's Talk About It, Windham Board of Finance Chair Tyler Griffin joins us to discuss the positive impact the state budget could have on our town.
State Department of Agriculture Awards Funding to CLiCK in Windham
April 6, 2022I'm pleased to share with you CLiCK Inc. in Windham was awarded a state Department of Agriculture Farm Viability Grant to expand its kitchen capacity. The grant will be used to purchase infrastructure to increase its food processing capabilities, increase kitchen spaces, and offer farmers more opportunities to use CLiCK's processing kitchen.
Retaining Doctors in Connecticut
March 30, 2022Today is National Doctors' Day, a day where we recognize the hard work and sacrifices made by physicians – pivotal members in the healthcare community. While I want to take a moment to personally thank all Connecticut doctors for their continued support, I also want to explain how we are taking steps in the legislature to address the growing concern of a depleting physician workforce in our state.
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
March 29, 2022March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. If you or someone you know has a problem with gambling, please take advantage of the resources below, which are available in Connecticut.
Windham Boys Basketball Win Division V State Championship
March 24, 2022Congratulations to the Windham Boys Basketball team on winning the Division V State Championship! This is the program's first state title since 1941. Coach Martineau and some of the team members joined me for an episode of "Let's Talk About It."
Gas Tax Savings and More for CT Residents
March 23, 2022Today, the House passed an emergency-certification that will ease some of the financial burden on Connecticut residents and working families whose wallets and budgets have taken a hit due to rising gas prices and record-breaking inflation levels. We voted to suspend the 25-cent-per-gallon gas tax from April 1st through June 30th, offer free bus rides through June 30th and create an additional sales tax-free week on clothing and shoes under $100 from April 10 to 16.
Don't Miss the 2022 Windham Youth Leadership Summit
March 22, 2022Windham students and residents in grades 7 through 12 are invited to the Windham Youth Leadership Summit on Saturday, April 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Camp Connri in Ashford.
Let's Talk About the 2022 Session with Senator Flexer
March 11, 2022Senator Mae Flexer joins me for this episode of "Let's Talk About It" to discuss public safety, voting, and education initiatives for the 2022 legislative session.