CURRENT NEWS

Community Updates & Resources

December 10, 2021

A new state program was launched Wednesday that will provide $2.7 million to colleges and universities in Connecticut as they respond to the ongoing student mental health challenges driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rep. Welander Hails $12.6 Million Federal Infrastructure Grant for Improvements to the Derby-Shelton Multimodal Transportation Center

November 19, 2021

Today, I was happy to join Governor Ned Lamont, Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan, CTDOT Commissioner Joseph Giulietti, my legislative colleagues and other state and local officials to announce a $12.6 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S.

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Community Spotlight: Sean Hartshorn

April 23, 2021

This week I would like to highlight our first Community Spotlight within District 114, Sean Hartshorn. 

I am guessing that many of you will instantly recognize this person and the way he helped spread hope and a feeling of togetherness throughout our community. 

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Navigating the Virtual Session

February 5, 2021

This virtual session means that it is more important than ever that I, and all of the committees, hear your thoughts and concerns as we work through legislation. The process for virtual testimony is rather complicated, so I’ve tried to break it down.

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Small Business Support

January 28, 2021

Our small businesses are a key part of what makes our communities so special, and I would like to share this information for you to use, or to share with someone you know who runs a small business of their own.

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