Cooling Centers Available In Avon And Canton, Connecting In The Farmington Valley
June 19, 2024As you most likely heard via news outlets yesterday, the Governor has activated the hot weather protocol this week due to the unusual-for-June 90-degree heatwave we are expecting.
Ranked Choice Voting Working Group Formed, Canton Has Got It Going On This Weekend
June 12, 2024Today, as a state, we mourn the passing of State Trooper Aaron Pelletier. While I did not know him, I do know members of his extended family and as you can imagine, it’s been an incredibly shocking and difficult time.
Rest In Peace Officer Pelletier, Seniors, Early Childhood Care Education Get Boost
June 5, 2024Today, as a state, we mourn the passing of State Trooper Aaron Pelletier. While I did not know him, I do know members of his extended family and as you can imagine, it’s been an incredibly shocking and difficult time.
Expanding Health Care, Forgiving Student Loans, A Special Session, Maybe? Probably
May 22, 2024Hot time in the valley! I hope you’re checking on your elderly neighbors and hydrating yourselves and your pets!
Updated Food Insecurity Numbers In CT, A Good Bill, HB5197, Reading At Roaring Brook
May 15, 2024We may be out of session, but we are still at work!
Today, I had the pleasure of reading to one of the third-grade classes at Roaring Brook School in Avon. As you can imagine, not only were they adorable, but the students also had great and often complicated questions. What a fun way to spend the morning!
Sine Die!
May 10, 2024The end of session was a whirlwind of bills, emotions, and last-minute negotiations. We passed some really good bills. We saw some other great bills die on the Senate calendar (maybe a few on the House calendar, also). We fought. We compromised. We did our best to put the people of Connecticut first. And, I hope the majority of us did it because we believe in democracy, in public service, and in leading with love.
Thank You Canton, Maternal Mental Health Day, Bills Passed So Far, HB5399 Moves On
May 1, 2024I'm committed to the health and well-being of our community’s families and children by joining my colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass HB5003, AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD AND FAMILY NUTRITION unanimously.
We Are #AvonStrong, Climate, Coffee, And Conversation In Canton Saturday
April 24, 2024This week, we were in session yesterday and today and will be in session tomorrow. Today, the House passed the Paid Sick Leave bill that has been worked on and compromised over for the last few years. Workers will have to earn their sick days based on how long they work for their employer. More details to come, but I wanted to make sure to mention it.