Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, we unfortunately had to cancel our virtual legislative town hall last night. Thank you to everyone who signed up to speak with me.
Fortunately, we have rescheduled our virtual town hall to next Thursday, August 1 at 5:30!
Looking to pay homage to distinguished veterans from Connecticut who have continued making positive impacts after leaving military service? Nominate them for the Connecticut Veterans HallofFame Class of 2024! 🇺🇸
Completed nomination packages must be submitted to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs by September 15, 2024. They should be delivered by email to lindsay.jesshop@ct.gov or mailed through the U.S. Postal Service to:
Office of the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs
287 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Additional information on eligibility criteria and other requirements can be found in the nomination package.
The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs will hold their annual STAND DOWN event Friday, Sept. 20 from 9am-2pm at the following regional locations:
BridgeportUniversity of Bridgeport, Wheeler Recreational Center, 400 University Ave.
BristolST. Gregory CCD Center, 1043 Stafford Ave.
DanburyDanbury War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive
NorwichEaster Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Ave.
Rocky HillCTDVA main campus 287 West Street.
Stamford UCONN 1 University Pl.
From the DVA:
"The DVA continues our commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel, and their immediate families by providing this “one stop” access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based non-profits at these regional sites across the State."
Celebrating 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!
This important civil rights law works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
As always, please feel free to contact me at 800-842-8267 or by email at Andre.Baker@cga.ct.gov. And for news and legislative updates, please visit my official Facebook page.