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Dear Friend,
This is my State Capitol update for the week of June 13.
Click the image below to view my video on this week’s events. |
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There are a number of “No Kings” events throughout the country on Saturday at which people will be standing up for democracy. Whether it’s threats to healthcare funding, education (both private and public), the judiciary, law firms, the rule of law, immigrants, free speech generally, the use of the military against American citizens, or something else entirely, there are a lot of us who have a thing or two we want to say. My recent injuries have left me a little bruised and battered, but I’m hoping to attend at least one or two, waving an American flag. Here are some of the events in our region:
Saturday, June 14 at 11 am - NO KINGS! Protest in Salisbury
The White Hart Green, 15 Undermountain Road, Salisbury
Saturday, June 14 at 12 noon - NO KINGS! Protest in Cornwall
Cornwall Bridge Green, intersection of Rts. 4 & 7
Saturday, June 14 from 2 - 3:30 pm - An Unhappy Birthday Party in Kent
Golden Falcon Field, 20 North Main Street, Kent |
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Here’s a list of today’s topics:
- Women Veterans Recognition Day. Click here.
- Overdose Decrease in CT. Click here.
- Kent Affordable Housing. Click here.
- Region 20 Schools BobCast. Click here.
- Northwest Corner Events. Click here.
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Today marks Connecticut’s first ever Women Veterans Recognition Day — a powerful step forward in honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice of women who have served in our country’s armed forces. I was proud to support the legislation that made this day possible.
June 12th marks the anniversary of the 1948 Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which allowed women to serve as permanent members of the military. Join me in honoring the generations of women who have served our nation with strength and resolve across every branch of the military. |
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Connecticut’s Opioid Services Division was established in 2018 in response to the growing overdose crisis and to expand statewide access to the prevention of opioid use disorder, opioid treatment, recovery support, harm reduction, outreach, engagement, and overdose prevention coverage with a focus on overdose deaths. This marks the third consecutive year of decreases of statewide overdose deaths.
The division manages projects and initiatives that resulted from infusion of State Opioid Response grant funding as well as those approved by the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee. Some of 2024’s improvements include:
💠 Expanded innovative services in the state, adding three and continuing to support original Harm Reduction Centers in municipalities with highest morbidity rates: Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven, and New London
💠 Added outreach services via Peer Navigator Programs in two areas of the state;
Distributed close to 60,000 naloxone kits (naloxone is a lifesaving, overdose reversal medication), exceeding the state saturation goal for the year.
💠 Hosted a successful and informative Harm Reduction Conference. The conference included four expert speakers from around the country, as well as two panel discussions, focused on addressing equity, and stigma, 390 individuals attended the conference: 263 in person and 127 virtually.
While we are heartened to see data going in the right direction, we know there is much more work to do to fight this public health crisis. Our hearts are heavy for the 990 individuals who lost their lives to overdose in 2024 and their loved ones whose lives have been forever altered. We remain steadfast in our mission to expand access and availability of life-saving medication, public education, harm reduction, treatment and recovery supports until no lives are lost to drug overdose.
Additional information is available on the DMHAS Opioid Services Division website at portal.ct.gov/dmhas/programs-and-services/opioid-treatment/opioid-services.
Anyone seeking services regarding opioid use disorder in Connecticut should visit www.liveloud.org or call 1-800-563-4086 any time, day or night. |
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Kent Affordable Housing recently shared an update on the South common expansion project. The KAH Board prioritized aging-friendly design—homes that remain accessible to older adults while still being well-suited to families and younger residents. The result: a single-building plan with 13 units and an elevator.
Visit kentaffordablehousing.org for more information and download an application. |
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Region 20 is proud to announce the launch of The BobCast, a district-wide podcast created to amplify communication, celebrate school community achievements, and offer insight into the daily experiences of students, staff, and leadership across our schools. Hosted by members of the Region 20 team, The BobCast will feature episodes on a wide range of topics—from academic programs and extracurricular achievements to interviews with teachers, administrators, and community partners.
Community, staff, students and district leaders are encouraged to tune in and share The BobCast with their networks. Episodes are available now on YouTube and linked directly through the Region 20 website. You can also follow on Instagram and TikTok @R20Bobcast. |
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| Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day |
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| The 30th Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival will be held on July 25-27 at the Thomas Perakos Performing Arts Center in Washington, Connecticut. Click here to purchase tickets. |
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It is my honor to represent our district. I look forward to hearing from you about the issues raised in this newsletter, or any other topics you think I should know about. You can email me at maria.horn@cga.ct.gov or call me at (860)-240-8585. Thanks for reading, and I wish you a safe weekend.
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Sincerely,
Maria Horn
State Representative |
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