Melissa Osborne

The House approved $17 million in additional cold weather heating assistance funds in one of our first votes of the new legislative session.

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the many accomplishments and contributions Black Americans have made to American society. And, someone spotted a black bear outside a local coffee shop. Check out the video in this article!

The state is now under a severe cold weather protocol through noon on Monday, Jan. 19. And, the state made it easier for anyone looking for employment in Connecticut with a new jobs portal.

The nation will remember the life and honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend. Our annual celebration of Dr. King, will be held at First Church on Monday.

Unprecedented $900,00 investment will support the growth of our facilities, attract bigger acts, drive economic development, and create additional jobs in our community.

Connecticut has just created a novel home-based child care apprenticeship program, which will provide paid training. This program will be a game-changer for improving the quality and availability of early child care.

My colleagues and I will be working collaboratively to address concerns raised about electric vehicle sales. In addition, I will hold a community coffee hour on Sunday. If it's within your means, please bring food, household goods, or a personal hygiene donation for the Simsbury Food Pantry.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I know our neighborhood business owners would be thankful if you shopped local on Small Business Saturday.