Jillian Gilchrest

Dear Neighbor,



Session 2025 is underway, and I am eager to continue working on the important issues that affect West Hartford and our great State of Connecticut!



See below for an update and tools on how to navigate and keep up to date on legislation.

It was a great turnout from West Hartford residents at our Town Hall event! My office is always open please reach out by phone, (860) 240-8373 or email, Jillian.Gilchrest@cga.ct.gov.

Follow the link below for our non-partisan Office of Legislative Research major issues report for the 2025 legislative session.

It's easier than ever to follow the action at the Capitol and get involved. There are several resources below you can utilize to stay updated on the legislative process as it unfolds in Hartford.



Here's how you can stay connected and actively participate:  

• The Office of Legislative Research (OLR) provides nonpartisan and unbiased research to members of the General Assembly and their staff. Part of their duties include writing bill analyses, which are summaries of bills in plain language. 
• You can view the Connecticut General Assembly's upcoming events by checking out its schedule on the CGA official website. 
• Follow CT-N for live coverage of committee meetings, as well as House and Senate floor debates. 
• You can register to monitor any bill's journey as it goes through the legislative process. By signing up, you can enter the bill number and receive real-time updates. Stay informed with email notifications whenever there's a change in the bill's progress. 

Visit this website for information on how to testify on a bill at a public hearing.

Walmart invites communities to prioritize their health in the new year at Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, January 11 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. local time. This community event provides free health screenings, free and low-cost immunizations, and the opportunity to talk with a local Walmart pharmacist at more than 4,600 stores nationwide.

 

During the event, affordable immunizations like flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis and more will be available. Customers can also participate in free health screenings for blood pressure and more. Insurance is not required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, which is available at no cost, and other vaccines are covered under most major insurance plans.

 

Walmart pharmacies have hosted Walmart Wellness Days since 2014 and have contributed more than 5 million free health screenings for customers.

 

To find a free event in your neighborhood, visit the link below: