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Dear Neighbor,
The House passed several important measures this week over the course of three sessions. Those bills include the following:
- HB5004 is a House priority bill on the environment that overwhelmingly passed on Thursday after two years of prioritizing. More details to come tomorrow.
- HB 7402 allows for lawsuits against manufacturers or gun dealers who market or sell firearms to anyone who is likely to commit violence with that firearm. It now heads to the Senate.
- HB 6442, The Connecticut Hero Act, contains numerous measures honoring veterans, including naming November as Veterans Month, creating new commemorative license plates, honoring women and Puerto Rican veterans, and making it easier for military families to transfer schools.
- HB 7081 AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSURE PORTABILITY FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS helps address the severe mental health workforce shortage in our state
- HB 7102 develops a strategic plan to increase the number of birth centers and birthing hospitals in the state and expand the Connecticut Fatherhood Initiative’s (CFI) objectives to include expanding fathers’ role in supporting maternal health.
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| While I was legislating during the session on Thursday, I also joined protesters outside the Capitol who were rallying for justice, workers rights, and a stronger Trust Act. We must remain vigilant during such a perilous time in our country when even the bedrock of our legal system -- due process -- is under assault. |
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| We gathered with members of the community most impacted by the policy discrimination that’s leftover from an era of relegating wheelchair users and those with disabilities as second class citizens. Along with a large group of legislative colleagues, we vowed to address compliance of the wheelchair repair legislation we passed last year, including funding in our budget proposal for the wildly successful micro transit, same day, door-to-door pilot, the Encompass program for rides for seniors age 60 and older who are approved, and riders with disabilities, and addressing the Husky C asset and income discrimination. |
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Another successful Easton watershed cleanup with Connecticut Clean Communities. I say "successful" because of the amount of trash that was collected. I do I wish we didn't have to be so successful if people took better care of their surroundings.
With that said, a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who are committed to keeping our communities beautiful. |
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| Speaking of the environment, I made my annual spring visit to field of daffodils in Redding last week. One of my favorite local sojourns, it's a reminder that It's up to us to preserve the natural wonders that are all around us. |
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| I was so proud to celebrate these two Eagle Scouts -- Henry and William Morris -- of Boy Scout Troop 15, Redding! Congratulations! Your whole community is so proud of you both! |
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| I and fellow Reps. Barry, Rochelle and Kennedy attended sexual assault training of cadets at the CT Police Academy with sexual Assault Advocates. |
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What's the best way to kick off spring in Redding? The 28th annual Frog Frolic Family Festival, of course! This year it's Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road.
The day always promises entertainment (a car show, live music and more!) and fantastic refreshments
If you're looking for skip the line, click here and buy tickets now!
For more information, click here. |
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Lachat Town Farm, 106 Godfrey Road West in Weston, is hosting this year's ECOFEST on Sunday, May 4, starting at 11 a.m. It's a fun-filled day celebrating sustainability in our community.
Enjoy activities for the whole family, including:
- The Energize CT Mobile Activity Van
- Eco-Games, Crafts, Face Painting & more!
- Fly Casting Demos, Christine's Critters, & Nature Scavenger Hunt
- Live Music from Local Student Musicians
- Eco-Talks: Learn about electric lawn care, invasive species, sustainable gardening, and more!
- Explore local eco-vendors, enjoy delicious food, and celebrate sustainability with your community. Don’t miss it!
- Cost: FREE
- A bottle & can drive + raffle, celebrating Weston’s collection of its Millionth Bottle/Can. Every 25 redeemable containers you bring = a chance to win $250.
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A machine vote will be held on May 6 at Samuel Staples Elementary School, 515 Morehouse Road, Easton, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on four questions, including the $51.3 million town annual budget and the Regional School District No. 9's $26.5 million operating budget (Easton's share is $14 million, while Redding's share is $12.5 million).
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| Troop 66 Celebrates a Century |
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Easton Boy Scout Troop 66 is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Saturday, May 3, starting at 5 p.m. at Jesse Lee Church, 25 Flat Rock Road.
Dinner will be served after the ceremony. All members of the public are welcome. |
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Redding’s Annual Cleanup Day is Sunday, May 4, at 9:30 a.m. at the Town Green to clear away the litter and winter debris from town roads and historic cemeteries.
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As always, please feel free to contact my office at 800-842-8267 or by email at anne.hughes@cga.ct.gov. And "Like" and follow my Facebook page for regular legislative updates.
Peace,
Anne Hughes
State Representative |
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