Christine Conley

Connecticut will be the first state in the nation to require all high schools to offer courses on African-American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino studies. High schools will be required to offer these courses by Fall 2022.

The 2021 Legislative Session is set to begin January 6.  My fellow legislators and I plan on working together on several issues that will have a meaningful impact on our community.

Looking for ways to help your fellow Connecticut residents, especially during the holiday season? Join the Step Up Connecticut Team!

Step Up Connecticut is a state initiative to enlist healthy individuals who are able and willing to help in the fight against the ongoing pandemic. Volunteers and staff are crucial to ensuring that our fellow residents have access to goods and services they depend on.

In the coming days, small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for a one-time $5,000 grant through the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program.

Over the summer, utility company customers across Connecticut saw exorbitant rate increases in their monthly bills - we vowed to get answers and petitioned state regulators to investigate.

COVID cases are beginning to spike around the state. One way to curb the spread is through frequent testing. Unfortunately, I've heard from many of you that testing lines are incredibly long. The Governor’s office is currently working with local health directors on expanding sites in the region and across the state.  

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced the scheduled closure of the Route 349 Northbound on-ramp (3B) to I-95 southbound in Groton, on Saturday, November 14 from 5 AM to 3 PM.  The closure is necessary to facilitate bridge expansion joint replacement activities.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that a bridge maintenance project will be performed on I-95 northbound in Waterford, New London, and Groton.