A Homelessness Humanitarian Crisis in Connecticut
November 15, 2023Giving is what the season we are in is about. While I share more below about how I spent part of my day today, I want to tell you here, we are in the middle of a homelessness humanitarian crisis in Connecticut. That may sound hyperbolic but to give you some perspective, in the last seven weeks, the number of unhoused individuals across the state has gone from 500 to 1,500, many of them over the age of 55 and disabled, and families with very young children.
Honoring Our Veterans
November 8, 2023While every day is a good day to thank our veterans for their service, we set aside November 11 as the day to remember all of our veterans and to be grateful that they went where many would not choose to go.
The Veterans & Military Affairs Committee Will Hold an Informational Hearing 11/8
November 6, 2023The Veterans & Military Affairs Committee is hosting an informational hearing on Wednesday, November 8, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, Room 2C, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Access Health CT Enrollment Period Now Open
November 2, 2023During this period, individuals can enroll for the first time, renew their coverage, and explore the various policy options to see which will be the most beneficial.
Another Mass Shooting
November 1, 2023Flags in Connecticut were lowered to half-staff in solidarity with Lewiston, Maine after the horrific loss of life, again at the hands of a gunman. The victims ranged from young teenagers to senior citizens. Some were members of the deaf community. It continues to break our hearts, as we in Connecticut prepare to mark the solemn 11th anniversary of Sandy Hook on December 14.
Bipartisan Women's Caucus Members Host "Victim/Suspect" Film Screening & Discussion
October 18, 2023When the filmmaker reached out to me a few months ago, I was immediately interested in learning more because we had a situation like the ones described in the documentary happen in Canton. I’m grateful we are showing the film at the Capitol to shine a light on the issue. Survivors need to feel comfortable reporting sexual assault without fear of being made the suspect.
Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System on October 4
October 3, 2023On October 4, FEMA & the FCC will run a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System around 2:20 p.m. Your cell phones, TVs, and radios will be included in this test.
Elder Justice Forum at Canton Senior Center
October 3, 2023Mark your calendars for October 10 and join me and Nora Duncan, CT State Director of AARP, for an elder justice forum at the Canton Senior Center.