Testimony Of A Colleague And Friend, HB5001 Protects And Prioritizes Seniors
March 22, 2024As you may know, Representative Tammy Exum, who represents around one-third of Avon and another portion of West Hartford, lost her beloved husband, Earl Exum, last October. He died from a very specific heart attack, nicknamed the “widow maker.”
Utility Company Payment Plans, Modernizing Paid Sick Days Statutes, Tough Testimony
March 20, 2024We are almost halfway through this short session. What does that mean? Public hearings are coming to an end. Committee meetings will soon wrap up voting their legislation out of committee to potentially end up on the floor of the House or the Senate. And, we will be in session more frequently (though, never frequently enough for me. More bills!).
Early Voting, My Testimony On HB5399, CGTC Fund Grant Deadline Is Friday
March 13, 2024One of the challenges of any session as a legislator is keeping track of the bills you have either asked to be brought forward or are championing with colleagues at the same time that you are shepherding a committee as chair and also trying to be a good member of your other committees. These past few weeks have really illustrated that for me.
All In With Reading Across America, Talking About HB5399, IRS Free File Program
March 6, 2024It’s Read Across America Week and I hope you’ve had time to read yourself or read to a child. I’m very grateful to the schools in Avon and Canton that invited me in to read this week. We are so lucky to have outstanding teachers, librarians and media specialists in our schools. Check out the photos in this issue.
Farmington Valley And Today's Planning And Development Public Hearing, Tax Incidence
February 28, 2024I am pleased to share that today in the Planning and Development Public Hearing, we discussed HB5272 AAC THE EXPIRATION OF CERTAIN LAND USE APPROVALS AND THE NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION GUARANTEE FUND. The reason for the bill was to attempt to mitigate the problems towns and constituents in the Farmington Valley faced because of a builder acting in purported bad faith.
Please Take My Survey, Apply For PPP Forgiveness, National Sticky Bun Day
February 21, 2024I’m running as fast as my feet will carry me this week as we are out of session, but very busy with committee meetings and public hearings. It’s wonderful to hear concepts new and old and to move forward on interesting new ideas and some old chestnuts revisited with compromises as a result of listening to experts and our constituents.
Happy Valentine's Day, Millions Approved For Home Heating Help, Welcome Jemella!
February 14, 2024I am committed to enhancing the safety and quality of life for all residents, and I will continue to do so throughout this legislative session.
Opening Day, In The Fight To End Homelessness, A Very Special Introduction
February 7, 2024Trying out a little something different this week. Instead of a letter, here's a video for the start of session.