Severe Winter Weather Protocol in Effect Until February 22
February 14, 2025Governor Lamont announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures and breezy winds over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect beginning at 6 p.m. on February 16 and remaining in effect through noon on February 22.
Veterans' Committee Public Hearing on 2/13
February 7, 2025Veterans - I would like to invite you to an important public hearing hosted by the Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 13, at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1C of the LOB, with virtual access via Zoom and YouTube Live.
Legislative & Local Updates - February 7th
February 7, 2025Things are ramping up here in Hartford. The governor presented his budget and now, public hearings begin with the Appropriations Committee. While I don’t sit on the Appropriations or Finance, Revenue, and Bonding committees, I’m committed to advocating for a budget that works for our community.
February is Black History Month
February 5, 2025Black History Month is a time to rejoice, reflect, and remember that Black history is American history.
Increasing Medicaid Rates for Healthcare Providers
January 29, 2025House and Senate Democratic leaders announced a major legislative proposal this week to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for healthcare providers.
Severe Cold Weather Protocol Extended to Saturday
January 22, 2025Due to an updated weather forecast showing that the current stretch of brutally frigid conditions Connecticut is experiencing will continue for at least another day longer than anticipated, Governor Lamont is extending the duration of the state’s severe cold weather protocol to remain in effect until NOON on Saturday, January 25.
Severe Cold Weather Protocol Set to be Activated
January 17, 2025Due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a period of brutally frigid conditions over the coming days, Governor Lamont is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect at 6 p.m. on Sunday and remain in effect through noon on Friday.
Opening Day, Committee Assignments, Prospect Medical Bankruptcy, Farm Survey, & More
January 15, 2025Last week was a whirlwind of activity - the Class of 2025 was sworn in on Wednesday and we held our first Veterans' Committee meeting on Thursday.
As you likely heard, over the weekend, Prospect Medical Holdings, which owns Rockville General Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Local farmers/producers - The Department of Agriculture has a farm loss survey they ask you to take part in. The deadline is this Sunday.