Matt Ritter

I am pleased that the State Bond Commission approved $2 million in state funding for an Upper Albany Main Street, Inc. building project at its meeting this morning in the Legislative Office Building.

The Hartford Promise is a new program that offers scholarships to Hartford high school students who meet certain benchmarks.

It was encouraging to see our community come together to celebrate our diversity and condemn bigotry, intolerance, and hate.

Connecticut is the 6th healthiest state in the U.S. according to America’s Health Rankings Annual Report. The report found that since last year we have improved in the areas of infectious diseases, cancer deaths, and childhood poverty but still face challenges on drug-related deaths and health disparity. You can view the study here.

As Co-Chair of the Public Health Committee, I am happy to see Connecticut ranking in the top ten healthiest states in the country but recognize that there is always room for improvement.

It was great speaking with residents of Mary Mahoney Village on Vine Street in Hartford and representatives of the Hartford Housing Authority. It is always a pleasure to visit especially during the holiday season and the decorations were impressive!

I am honored to be named a ‘2015 Community Champion’ by the Connecticut Community Providers Association’s (CCPA). Thank you CCPA for recognizing my continued efforts and support on behalf of non-profit community providers who serve Connecticut’s most vulnerable citizens.