I am proud to receive a 100 percent score from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) based on my voting record during the 2021 legislative session and to have been a major advocate of environmentally friendly measures.

I am proud that the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) recognized me for my support and advocacy of environmental initiatives, which earned a 100% rating from the CTLCV on its 2021 Environmental Scorecard.

Public transportation can make a huge difference in breaking down barriers to education, the economy and more.

You may have heard last week that my $2.5 million bonding request for groundwater and soil remediation at the Raymark superfund site was added to the State Bond Commission's meeting agenda. Earlier today, the Commission held its meeting to vote on the allocation of the requested funds for our community and it was approved.

$10 million in funding for remediation of the Remington Arms parcel and $300,000 for ongoing improvements to the Klein Memorial were approved by the State Bond Commission.

$10 million in funding for remediation of the Remington Arms parcel and $300,000 for ongoing improvements to the Klein Memorial were approved by the State Bond Commission.

The urgency of doing everything we can to protect our fragile environment is profound. We are seeing climate change's devastating effects all across our state, nation, and world, so we owe it to ourselves and future generations to take meaningful action now.

That is why Connecticut, under a new executive order, is taking 23 specific steps to reduce our carbon footprint, protect our natural resources, and increase our reliance on affordable clean energy in ways which promote equity, justice, and health.