Mary Fortier

We are more than halfway through the regular session, and this is the time of year when legislative activity picks up in the Connecticut General Assembly.

After weeks of holding public hearings, the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee and Appropriations Committee approved their budget proposals (Appropriations handles the spending side and Finance handles the revenue side).

I hope you are well and are enjoying the warmer temperatures.

Below is a recap of news and events happening in Bristol.

I hope you and your family are well. Below are items I want to share that I believe are helpful.

It is my honor to represent our district. I am excited to hear from you about the issues raised in this newsletter or any other topics you think I should know about.

Wishing people of faith and their families peaceful celebrations and spiritual reflection as our communities observe religious traditions.

Personal care attendants (PCAs) will have additional access to affordable health insurance after an agreement was reached to expand the application deadline for PCAs to apply for the first round of the new premium assistance benefit.

Please join me at the Bristol Public Library on April 5th from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm for a conversation on energy assistance programs that are provided to our neighbors in need and what we are doing at the legislature to address the rising energy costs.

Route 72 in Bristol will receive some much-needed safety upgrades and other enhancements thanks to a grant provided by the Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) Board's approval of $6.8 million in funding.

Last year, the America 250 | CT Commission was created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which will take place in 2026. The Commission is tasked with creating an inclusive and engaging commemoration where Connecticut’s residents can appreciate history's relevance and understand the diverse people of the past that all contributed to the American story.