Renee LaMark Muir

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has announced recipients of the 2025 Farm Transition Grant to bolster agricultural production of both new and existing farm operations. More than $527,000 has been awarded to fund 29 projects throughout the state.

Rosa Farm in Higganum is awarded a new farmer microgrant, totaling $3,750. The plan is to use the funds to construct a chicken brooder, duckling brooder, and run for each to facilitate growth before transitioning to the larger coops.

Wild Hill Farm in Deep River has been awarded a $5,000 Farm Transition Grant from the CT Department of Agriculture to bolster agricultural production. The farm will use the grant for the construction and installation of 8 raised beds, installation of expanded fencing around the grow space, purchase of a refrigerator and prep station, and a branded tent for markets.

On Monday, I was proud to vote for a bill allocating $40 million in funding to special education, giving immediate support to more than 140 school districts in our state and helping to provide the highest quality education for our students.

Governor Lamont announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures and breezy winds over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect beginning at 6 p.m. on February 16 and remaining in effect through noon on February 22.

Black History Month is a time to rejoice, reflect, and remember that Black history is American history.

House and Senate Democratic leaders announced a major legislative proposal this week to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for healthcare providers.

Due to an updated weather forecast showing that the current stretch of brutally frigid conditions Connecticut is experiencing will continue for at least another day longer than anticipated, Governor Lamont is extending the duration of the state’s severe cold weather protocol to remain in effect until NOON on Saturday, January 25.

Due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a period of brutally frigid conditions over the coming days, Governor Lamont is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect at 6 p.m. on Sunday and remain in effect through noon on Friday.