I was happy to join the University of Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of University Professors today to help present their 2016 Excellence Awards. The Excellence Awards are given to faculty who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to teaching and scholarship.

Housatonic Community College provides an important start to higher education opportunities for hundreds of students. These funds will help to continue the ongoing plans to renovate the school’s facilities to deliver an even more enriching student experience.

Housatonic Community College provides an important start to higher education opportunities for hundreds of students. These funds will help to continue the ongoing plans to renovate the school’s facilities to deliver an even more enriching student experience.

CT's Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes. She hopes to inspire her students to want to learn and become good citizens who will make their communities a better place. Ms. Hayes teaches at John F. Kennedy High School in Waterbury.

Rep. Bob Godfrey joins Lisa Scails, executive director of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, at the State Capitol to promote arts and culture. The Alliance is celebrating its 10th year and is partnering with other organizations to hold the Friends of the Ives' first “Art at Ives, Juried Fine Art & Crafts Show.” The event is June 11-12 in Ives Concert Park in Danbury.

Yesterday, State Senator Mae Flexer and I welcomed overwhelming student and other support for this year’s Affirmative Consent bill during its public hearing before the Higher Education Committee.

Don't be a victim of fraud. Students should know the dangers presented by criminal imposters who may try to trick you into providing personal information. They can use the information to steal your money and your identity.

The State Bond Commission approved $250,000 in funds for Wallingford’s Lyman Hall High School to repair and improve their athletic fields. As Lyman Hall and the Board of Education have worked hard to repair and improve the substandard athletic fields, it is very helpful that the state is also willing to contribute a portion of the cost. Everyone shares an interest in protecting our student athletes.