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Dear Neighbor,
I was honored to stand with our non-profit community this week in a crucial rally at the Capitol. This 2,500-person turnout demanding more funding now, sent a message of crisis and, importantly, solidarity among the all community nonprofit sector to the legislature as we finalize a two year budget.
These non-profit services are the backbones of their communities, providing critical services to our most vulnerable populations. As a former human services worker in the trenches, I know first-hand the critical work they do, and without increased state funding to create a livable wage, these services are at risk of collapsing.
We need a state budget that meets the moment to cover the ever-increasing cost of taking care of our communities, and respects the dignity of the skilled workforce that is indeed, essential. |
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I voted on Wednesday in support of strengthening the Trust Act, which passed overwhelmingly.
If the Senate passes the measure and Gov. Ned Lamont signs it into law, the Trust Act's expansion will prevent Connecticut public agencies from sharing information with ICE and stop individuals from being arrested or detained at courthouses based solely on civil immigration detainers. There are important exceptions for individuals convicted of Class C or above felonies, and those involving sexual violence or crimes involving children.
The timeliness of this legislation is rooted in fairness, dignity, and public safety in these perilous times. |
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| Other Legislation that Passed |
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House Democrats passed legislation on Monday that saves money for every employer in the state, since all of them faced skyrocketing workers’ compensation claims costs after a CT Supreme Court ruling. This legislation was a top priority of businesses and municipalities and saves them millions of dollars. Business advocates estimate workers’ compensation costs would have increased 265% absent any action.
Connecticut is joining states like Oregon and Colorado and taking a step toward harm reduction. The House just passed a bill to decriminalize psilocybin in small amounts. |
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I joined members of the Connecticut Coalition for Organ and Tissue Donation at the State Capitol to promote and educate about organ, eye, and tissue donation and increase the number of transplants that save lives.
Please see the video below. |
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| Milling and Resurfacing on Rte. 53 in Weston |
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on a 1-mile section of Route 53 in Weston on Tuesday, June 3, and be completed on Tuesday, June 10.
The work will be done from Valley Forge Road to the Redding Town line, the DOT said. |
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| It’s local Lemonade Season! Slow down for roadside entrepreneurs!! (And buy their lemonade!) spotted off Lonetown Road in Redding. |
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| Redding Memorial Day Parade and Picnic |
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The Redding Memorial Day Parade is Saturday, May 24, from noon to 1 p.m. Parade formation takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Redding Elementary School. The ceremony will begin promptly at noon with parade step-off at 12:15 p.m. The parade will proceed to the Redding Green for flag-raising and flower-placing ceremonies at the Memorial Stone.
The parade will be followed by the Boys and Girls Club of Redding-Easton's Memorial Day Picnic from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be food trucks, music, a kid zone and a biergarten. Wristbands can be purchased here. |
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| Easton Memorial Day Parade |
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The Easton Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 26. The parade will begin at the Easton Fire Station at 9:30 a.m. and end at the Town Hall. A ceremony will follow the parade. For more information, call Don Rodgerson, American Legion Charles L. Ruman Post 160 commander, at 203-209-1402.
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The Weston Memorial Day Fair, the town's annual celebration, takes place over four days from Friday through Monday, May 23 to 26, at 24 School Road, Weston.
The hours of the fair are Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 2 to 10 p.m. (sensory-friendly: 1 to 2 p.m.); Sunday, 2 to 10 p.m. (sensory-friendly 1 to 2 p.m.); and Monday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
For information on scheduling and tickets/bracelets, visit here.
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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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