Melissa Osborne

We are heading into the home stretch of the short session. My bill regarding criteria for extensions of civil restraining orders passed out of Judiciary, and it now heads to the House floor.

Early voting options are now available, and the state is preparing for the 2024 presidential primary, which starts in a couple of weeks.

I hope you can join me for coffee hour to discuss our - and your - goals for the 2024 legislative session. And, March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role women have played in American history.

The House approved $17 million in additional cold weather heating assistance funds in one of our first votes of the new legislative session.

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the many accomplishments and contributions Black Americans have made to American society. And, someone spotted a black bear outside a local coffee shop. Check out the video in this article!

The state is now under a severe cold weather protocol through noon on Monday, Jan. 19. And, the state made it easier for anyone looking for employment in Connecticut with a new jobs portal.

The nation will remember the life and honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend. Our annual celebration of Dr. King, will be held at First Church on Monday.

Unprecedented $900,00 investment will support the growth of our facilities, attract bigger acts, drive economic development, and create additional jobs in our community.