Christine Palm

Connecticut's credit rating has been upgraded again while the state budget is on track to post another surplus for the current fiscal year.

Free rides through River Valley Transit, Chester Fair works to reduce plastic waste, and local companies win awards.

It is important to me that my constituents understand my reasoning. When several disparate issues are lumped together in an “omnibus” bill (known in Special Session as an “Emergency Certification” bill) we legislators are sometimes then forced to vote against things we believe in, or for things we oppose. Such was the case this time.

With 110 state parks and 32 state forests, the summer recreation and tourism season offers state residents and visitors numerous outdoor options to enjoy.

Governor Lamont directed the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to begin today at noon and remain in effect through Sunday at noon. Cooling centers have been opened throughout the district for anyone who doesn't have access to air conditioning.

I've had a lot of great jobs over the years. This was the hardest & most rewarding job & I'm going to miss it. It has been an honor to represent the 36th District.

This video was played in the House Chamber on Wednesday to bid farewell to retiring reps.

I was happy to work alongside fellow shoreline representatives on this funding for Shore Line East to add additional trains during peak hours.

With the two-year $26 billion budget passed by the legislature last year remaining strong and in balance, we were able to make much-needed new investments in important areas such as higher education, early childcare, mental health services, and our non-profit community.