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Celebrating Leaders of the 104th

February 28, 2022

Today is the last day of February and Black History Month, where we celebrate the many achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to our country despite facing adversity and challenges. Black history is American history and we are blessed to have some amazing figures in our community.

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Enhancing Mental Health Services for Children and Families

February 25, 2022

The mental health and well-being of our community's youth and families has been a leading priority of mine. While we saw a rise in depression, anxiety, self-harm, and other forms of distress in young people prior to the pandemic, the increased isolation and uncertainty that has come from the past two years has exacerbated this issue. HB 5001 was developed as a bipartisan and collaborative effort to provide additional support, resources and structural change to the children's mental health system in Connecticut.

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February is Black History Month

February 4, 2022

We celebrate the achievements, accomplishments and contributions Black Americans have made to this country, of which there are many, each February during National Black History Month.

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Nor'easter Headed to CT this Weekend

January 28, 2022

A nor'easter is headed to Connecticut this weekend, bringing over 12 inches of snow starting Friday evening into Saturday. Connecticut's severe weather protocol is in effect until February 2. A winter storm could last several hours, cause power outages, and put older adults, children, and sick individuals at higher risk.

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Request Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits

January 21, 2022

The Federal Government launched a website for Americans wanting to request free at-home COVID-19 testing kits. You can request your free COVID-19 testing kits at COVIDTests.gov. Up to 4 at-home tests per residential address may be requested. Tests are expected to ship within 7- 12 days of ordering through the United States Postal Service (USPS).

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Funding for TEAM on State Bond Commission Agenda

December 14, 2021

I am pleased to announce $200,000 for TEAM, Inc. to replace its elevator and windows at its headquarters building at 30 Elizabeth Street in Derby has been added to the Connecticut State Bond Commission's agenda for its meeting on December 21st!

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