Michelle L. Cook

Wednesday is 4-H Day at the Capitol - join me & UConn 4-H Torrington for a press conference & ice cream social at the Hall of Flags. Ice cream is provided by UConn Dairy Bar!

What an incredible week it's been here in Connecticut. If you experienced the eclipse on Monday, along with millions of other people, it was certainly a sight to behold - and we weren't even in "totality," but pretty close to it! It's amazing to think how many millions of people were united in the same event. 

Then...Monday night. The UConn men's basketball team brought home another national championship. And they join an elite group to win the NCAA championship back-to-back. Congratulations to the team and congratulations to Coach Dan Hurley, who was named the 2024 Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year. The governor announced earlier this week that the victory parade will be this Saturday in Hartford

The CT Department of Transportation has announced a guide rail upgrade project on Rte. 8 Southbound in Torrington from Exits 44 to 43 starting Monday, April 15.

Did you feel the earthquake today? Centered in New Jersey, many in Connecticut felt it. The American Red Cross offers some important tips to protect yourself, should it happen again.

Final Four Weekend is upon us - GO HUSKIES!

State Representatives Michelle L. Cook (D-Torrington) and Christie Carpino (R-Cromwell and Portland), members of the Public Health Committee, are applauding the passage of HB 5321 out of committee. It will now be considered by the full House and Senate in the coming weeks.

For the first time, residents can take advantage of the state's new early voting law with Connecticut's April 2 presidential preference primaries.

We're heading into session on Monday, and much of the committee work is winding down.

From public hearings to parades, this past week was a busy one. Take a look back at the week that was in the March 15 e-newsletter.