Jaime Foster

More than 50 million people – 1 out of 3 eligible Americans – do not complete colorectal cancer screening because they find the current options unpleasant or inconvenient.

Thankfully, physicians in Connecticut are beginning to prescribe Shield, the first blood test approved by the FDA as a primary screening option for colorectal cancer. This offers patients who may delay or avoid traditional screening methods a simpler, less invasive option for screening.

At the inaugural Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection's Connecticut Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Symposium, municipal, school, and law enforcement leadership came together to strengthen collaboration around school safety and targeted violence prevention.

I joined Senator Saud Anwar in issuing a joint statement on the Ellington CMERS decision.

A new state online mapping tool helps residents and businesses to assess evolving property risks related to climate change such as flooding and wildfires.

This e-news update includes the Moving Beyond Conference 2026, Capitol updates, early voting starts October 20, veterans updates, and more.

Connecticut high school seniors with good grades can now earn automatic admission to several public and private colleges and universities through a new state initiative that makes applying to college easier.

About 90 measures passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect on October 1.

In a year when the CT House of Representatives considered some of the most consequential bills in decades, I'm proud to report I cast a vote on every single measure—a 100% voting record.