Travis Simms

Updates from State Rep. Travis Simms for Feb. 21, 2025

We will be in session on Monday and, unusually, we aren’t starting until 5 p.m. to allow time for public hearings and committee meetings. More details to come on what we will be working on as we are finalizing that this week.   Lots to check out in the e-news below. Most of all, stay warm as we continue to be in what feels like a polar vortex and there is still so much ice in many locations. Severe Cold Weather Protocol in Effect Temperatures will be well below freezing through Saturday. Stay safe. Stay warm! To find a warming center, please call 2-1-1 CTDOT: Stay in Your Vehicles! The CTDOT has issued a safety reminder for all motorists that if you experience a breakdown or emergency on a highway, the safest place to be is inside your vehicle. Please click on the image below to read more. Celebrating Black History Month To see how some of my colleagues and I are celebrating Black History Month, please click on the image below. Students: Apply To Join CT Board of Ed Do you know of a public school student who wants to participate in statewide education policy? If so, please encourage them to apply now to potentially serve on the Connecticut State Board of Education! The selected students, who will soon enter their senior year, will serve a one-year term, beginning July 1, 2025. Take a look at the graphic below for application requirements. The governor will appoint two public school students who will lend an important perspective to deliberations on the State Board of Education. The selected students will not have voting privileges.   Click here to learn more and start the application process! Participants must complete their application, and it must be received by mail or email by Monday, March 17. Free Resources to File Your Taxes The Norwalk Public Library System has a no cost, full-service SimplifyCT Volunteer Tax Assistance Program, providing free state and federal income tax preparation and e-filing, with special attention to seniors and low to moderate income households through April 15. Click here for more information. Operation Fuel Assistance Available Sincerely, Travis Simms State Representative Website Email Facebook Forward to a friend | Unsubscribe from this list | Update subscription preferences