CURRENT NEWS

House Passes CT Clean Air Act

April 30, 2022

We 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.

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Let's Talk About Whitewater Park

April 29, 2022

Whitewater 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.

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House Passes Children's Mental Health Bill

April 27, 2022

Today, 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.

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Let's Talk About Windham Schools

April 22, 2022

Windham 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.

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Let's Talk About the State Budget

April 8, 2022

On 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.

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State Department of Agriculture Awards Funding to CLiCK in Windham

April 6, 2022

I'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.

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Retaining Doctors in Connecticut

March 30, 2022

Today 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.

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