Mary Welander

High school students at Amity Regional and Derby High Schools are getting a major boost. Both districts received funding to enable more high school students to earn college credits prior to graduation.

We are doing all we can to help make Connecticut more affordable. Our state is about to take a transformative step toward lowering prices on prescription drugs for everyone.

I am proud to share that thousands of paraeducators in our state are getting a well-deserved boost in the form of a stipend for health care.

During the 2023 legislative session, we successfully passed a number of measures, which will enhance and support our skilled workforce and make our state more attractive for companies and new businesses.

Most of our children are back in the classroom after an awesome summer. I want to give a huge thank you to all our educators! Have a great start to your school year!

Summer is coming to an end, and the first day of school is just around the corner. Please keep in mind that starting Monday, in our communities, there will be kids waiting for buses on the sides of roads, and there will be new drivers commuting to the high school.

The start of the school year is approaching quickly. This week, I'm breaking down how the state legislature is funding our colleges and universities, providing tips on back-to-school routines and social media posts, as well as explaining how much support our district will receive for summer mental health programs.

It’s that time again where we start winding down the summer and begin back-to-school preparations. I want to share news and events that will ease that transition for the upcoming school year.