Mary Welander

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.

Connecticut is one of 13 states to pass paid family and medical leave legislation. We should be proud of this program, which is held up as a national model for other states to emulate.

I was honored to participate in a discussion at the White House on Wednesday to discuss how Connecticut is improving child care. 91 legislators from 41 states convened to share recent child care policy achievements and to support their work to make child care more affordable.