House Approves Juneteenth as a State Holiday
May 5, 2022On Wednesday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed SB 350, recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday. The bill now heads to the governor's desk for his signature.
House Passes CT Clean Air Act
April 30, 2022We have long championed measures that promote a healthier environment and I am pleased to share that finally, S.B. 4 – a measure that now heads to the governor's desk for signing, is an important step forward in that direction.
Let's Talk About Whitewater Park
April 29, 2022Whitewater Partnership Director Jana Butts Roberson joins us for this episode of "Let's Talk About It" to highlight the Partnership's community-minded work. The Whitewater Partnership has inspired community groups from all over our region to donate their time and money to create and clean up this unique downtown whitewater park. This year, Senator Flexer, and Representatives Johnson and Smith secured $500,000 in state bonding to the Whitewater Park to so they continue to improve this beautiful area.
House Passes Children's Mental Health Bill
April 27, 2022Today, in the House, we passed a historic bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the immediate, intermediate, and long-term needs of the children's mental and behavioral health system in Connecticut, a priority during the 2022 legislative session.
Let's Talk About Windham Schools
April 22, 2022Windham Public Schools Superintendent Tracy Youngberg joins us for this episode of "Let's Talk About It" to discuss how the state has become more connected with Windham Schools and how the Board of Educations is working with the town and state to better meet Windham students' needs.
Let's Talk About the State Budget
April 8, 2022On this episode of Let's Talk About It, Windham Board of Finance Chair Tyler Griffin joins us to discuss the positive impact the state budget could have on our town.
State Department of Agriculture Awards Funding to CLiCK in Windham
April 6, 2022I'm pleased to share with you CLiCK Inc. in Windham was awarded a state Department of Agriculture Farm Viability Grant to expand its kitchen capacity. The grant will be used to purchase infrastructure to increase its food processing capabilities, increase kitchen spaces, and offer farmers more opportunities to use CLiCK's processing kitchen.
Retaining Doctors in Connecticut
March 30, 2022Today is National Doctors' Day, a day where we recognize the hard work and sacrifices made by physicians – pivotal members in the healthcare community. While I want to take a moment to personally thank all Connecticut doctors for their continued support, I also want to explain how we are taking steps in the legislature to address the growing concern of a depleting physician workforce in our state.