Mary Welander

I am proud to co-sponsor a House priority bill that would invest in early childhood care and education, attract and retain childcare educators, and enhance both new and existing childcare facilities.

The House and Senate approved a bill that allocates $40 million in funding for special education. We also passed a bill providing tax relief for those who are 100% permanently and totally disabled due to their military service.

I urge you to participate in the democratic process by testifying in upcoming public hearings. Various committees are inviting constituents and advocates to share their views on a variety of proposals.

Two Amity High School students are working collaboratively with the legislature on a bill that would expand protections for teens on social media.

House Democrats recently unveiled our top priorities for 2025, and I worked collaboratively on a new bill that would support retired police dogs.

Operation Fuel is taking applications for emergency energy and utility assistance to those in need. You can take a survey on how to revitalize the former Country Club of Woodbridge property.

Space heaters can cause house fires including a recent one in Hamden. The state plans to install wrong-way detection technology on Route 15 in Orange.

The community will honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday at Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries. The Woodbridge Police Department is warning everyone to be on the lookout for suspicious people who are stealing mail.