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.
Celebrating Black History Month And The Impact Of A Friend
February 2, 2024His time in the legislature may have been brief, but his impact was felt across the state and indeed, across the nation. When my colleagues and I attend conferences and legislators from around the U.S. find out we are from Connecticut, they invariably want to speak with us about Q.
One Week To Go, The Legislative Process, Roundtable Discussion On Women's Pain
January 31, 2024This week we had a really good information hearing on Women’s Pain especially as it relates to gynecological procedures and I highly recommend a watch as we seek to see how we, as a legislature, may be able to assist our healthcare providers.
Two Weeks To Go, Thoughts On Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade, A Thank You To CMS
January 24, 2024This week, I included some highlights and some upcoming events. There’s a free Internet Safety training for parents tomorrow that you may want to tune into.