New Red Cross Blood Donation Center, Take Your Child to the Library Day, and More!
January 19, 2024With brutally cold temperatures impacting Connecticut, the state’s severe cold weather protocol has been activated through noon on Monday, January 22, 2024. Shelters and warming centers are available. Anyone in need of shelter is strongly urged to call 2-1-1 to get connected to these resources. Below are town specific resources for Norwalk and Westport:
Operation Fuel Assistance Program, MLK Day Celebration in Westport, and More!
January 12, 2024If you're struggling to pay utility bills, Operation Fuel may be able to help.
Operation Fuel's energy assistance program opened this week for the Winter/Spring season. Applications will be accepted until March 1 unless available funds run out before that date.
Tax Relief Measures 2024
January 4, 2024Happy New Year!
As a result of fiscal responsibility and bipartisanship in 2023, I am pleased to announce that significant relief is on the way for many Connecticut taxpayers in 2024!
Connecticut's Automatic College Admissions Program
December 29, 2023Connecticut is offering a wonderful new program that will make applying for higher education much easier - and less expensive - for graduating high school students. The Connecticut Automatic Admission Program allows students who meet certain criteria to be automatically admitted to several Connecticut colleges and universities by filling out a single application form, free of charge!
Happy Holidays!
December 24, 2023From my family to yours, I want to take a moment to send my best wishes for the holiday season, and express that it is my sincere honor to represent you and work on issues that matter to our community and Connecticut.
Supporting Local Businesses During the Holidays
December 20, 2023I spent a fantastic afternoon visiting local small businesses in the District, the best places to buy those last minute gifts for everyone on your holiday list! Wonderful, welcoming owners and managers dedicated to community, customer service you can only get from shops like these, curation of unique gifts you can't find elsewhere, and no wait times for shipping in time for the big day!
State Bond Funding for Norwalk, Early Childhood Literacy Events, and More!
December 15, 2023My work to advocate for and improve early childhood literacy continues! Early in October we celebrated the $1 million I successfully advocated for in the state budget ($500,000 in each fiscal year over the next two years) at Norwalk Hospital during National Book Month. With this funding every baby born at a hospital in the state will be given free books and their parents and caregivers access to the tools and resources they need to be empowered and successful in their roles as their child’s first teachers.
National Influenza Vaccination Week, Remembering Pearl Harbor, and More!
December 8, 2023Did you know that getting the flu shot can reduce your chances of severe illness and can potentially help you prevent a cardiac incident related to the flu? I got mine at a pharmacy in the District and it was quick, easy, painless, and I got to meet some great people during the short wait time. Please get yours today to protect yourself and your loved ones.