Gun Violence Awareness Day

June 3, 2022


 
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Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Colleagues,

Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day and the beginning of Wear Orange Weekend. We #WearOrange to honor the lives of people in the United States affected by gun violence, and elevate the voices of those demanding an end to this crisis. 

Learn more and get involved here: wearorange.org. 
 
Red Flag Laws
Red Flag Laws prevent individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing any kind of firearm. Between 1999 and 2013, Connecticut's "Red Flag" law prevented approximately 78 suicides. For every 10 to 20 Risk Warrants issued, one life is saved.
 
We have a duty to protect our residents from gun violence. Last year, our state strengthened its “Red Flag” law to protect and save lives of Connecticut residents, and avoid tragedies before they happen.🧡 
 
Saturday is National Trails Day
Where are you celebrating #NationalTrailsDay? Share your favorite spot in the comments! Need some direction? Check out this list from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: https://bit.ly/3apVEAk
 
Sunday is National Cancer Survivors Day
National Cancer Survivors Day is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community. For more information and resources visit: https://ncsd.org/
 
COVID Update

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022:

Data updates on testing in Connecticut

The following is a summary of newly reported data on COVID-19 in Connecticut from the past 7 days.
To read the full daily data report, visit data.ct.gov/coronavirus and click the button labeled, “Daily Data Report.” That website also contains several other data reports, including on the topics of vaccinations, schools, nursing homes, child care, congregate settings, and economic impact.
 
As always, don't hesitate to contact me at the Capitol at 860-240-8585 or email me at David.Michel@cga.ct.gov.  Don't forget to like my Official Facebook Page for news and legislative updates!

Sincerely,

David Michel
State Representative
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