Eleni Kavros DeGraw

As you most likely heard via news outlets yesterday, the Governor has activated the hot weather protocol this week due to the unusual-for-June 90-degree heatwave we are expecting.

Today, as a state, we mourn the passing of State Trooper Aaron Pelletier. While I did not know him, I do know members of his extended family and as you can imagine, it’s been an incredibly shocking and difficult time.

Today, as a state, we mourn the passing of State Trooper Aaron Pelletier. While I did not know him, I do know members of his extended family and as you can imagine, it’s been an incredibly shocking and difficult time.

While our parades were rained out this weekend, I heard that the ceremonies in each town were quite moving. I say “heard,” because, unfortunately, I’ve been down for the last week with what feels like the worst cold I have ever had. I was very sad to miss these meaningful annual events and hope many of you had the chance to be there.

Hot time in the valley! I hope you’re checking on your elderly neighbors and hydrating yourselves and your pets!

We may be out of session, but we are still at work!

Today, I had the pleasure of reading to one of the third-grade classes at Roaring Brook School in Avon. As you can imagine, not only were they adorable, but the students also had great and often complicated questions. What a fun way to spend the morning!

The end of session was a whirlwind of bills, emotions, and last-minute negotiations. We passed some really good bills. We saw some other great bills die on the Senate calendar (maybe a few on the House calendar, also). We fought. We compromised. We did our best to put the people of Connecticut first. And, I hope the majority of us did it because we believe in democracy, in public service, and in leading with love.

I'm committed to the health and well-being of our community’s families and children by joining my colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass HB5003, AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD AND FAMILY NUTRITION unanimously.