Let's Talk About It: Proposed Insurance Rate Hikes
August 18, 2023On my weekly public affairs show, “Let’s Talk About It,” I spoke with Liz Dupont-Diehl, Associate Director at Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG), about its movement to stop proposed insurance rate hikes.
Resources for Upcoming School Year and Grants for Children In Need
August 14, 2023I want to share news and events that will ease the transition for the upcoming school year, tell you about mental health support coming to our students, and break down how to apply for grants for children in need.
Let's Talk About It: CLiCK's Composting Expansion Plans
August 11, 2023On my weekly public affairs show, “Let’s Talk About It,” we spoke with Chelsea Cherrier from the Commercially Licensed Cooperative Kitchen to discuss its mission of sustainability by composting.
Additional SNAP Benefits for Children
August 8, 2023$8.8 million in special food assistance benefits are scheduled to be distributed Sunday, August 13, 2023, to the families of 57,313 children under age 6 who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Let's Talk About It: Renovations Coming to Historic Town Hall
August 4, 2023Windham Mayor Tom Devivo joined us on “Let’s Talk About It” to discuss the plan to upgrade our historic town hall. The Willimantic Town Council unanimously approved a $3 million spending project to renovate the third floor of town hall.
Connecticut: A Leader on Paid Family & Medical Leave
August 4, 2023Connecticut is one of 13 states to pass paid family and medical leave legislation. We should be proud of this program, which is held up as a national model for other states to emulate.
Farmers' Market Food Assistance
August 2, 2023Local farmers' markets are one of the best ways to eat Connecticut grown food in your home. Many farmers' markets, including Willimantic Farmers' Market, now accept the EBT card or SNAP benefits.
Let's Talk About It: Early Voting & No-Excuse Absentee Voting
July 28, 2023Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas joined me on “Let’s Talk About It” to provide more insight into new early voting laws and the no-excuse absentee voting public referendum on the 2024 general election ballot.