Resources to Support Student Learning Due to School Closures
March 18, 2020As distance learning begins across our state, the Connecticut Department of Education has compiled resources for parents to take a crash course in what our kids are learning.
Rep. Linehan Celebrates Southington's Purchase of 5.5 Acres for Open Space
March 13, 2020With support from the state through an open space land grant issued in January of this year, Southington's acquisition of these plots will pave the way for the creation of a wildlife corridor in the Marion neighborhood.
Power to the Parents Panel Discussion
September 27, 2019Representative Linehan brought together public health experts to discuss the opioid crisis. Panelists included representatives from the Cheshire Police Department, Chesprocott Health District, Town of Cheshire Human Services, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Western Connecticut Coalition, Wheeler Clinic, and a Cheshire resident in recovery.
Join Us To Help People Suffering Addiction
September 4, 2019Join me on Sept. 26 when the Mental Health and Addiction Services commissioner, other experts and treatment providers give details about resources and discuss recognizing signs of addiction, getting your child into rehab and understanding the insurance process.
Rep. Linehan Warns Parents And Children About Predatory Social Media Apps
August 12, 2019Representative Liz Linehan, House chair of the legislature’s Committee On Children, warned parents and children Monday about the dangers of social media apps, specifically Tik Tok and FACE CAST, after a Connecticut child was targeted recently for child exploitation.
Young Artists Wanted To Show Their Work
June 24, 2019Rep. Liz Linehan, the House chair of the legislature’s Committee on Children, is looking for young artists from towns in her district – Cheshire, Southington, and Wallingford – to display their artwork in the Children’s Committee offices at the State Capitol.
State Asked To Give More Vaccination Data
May 16, 2019House and Senate majority leadership today announced that they have asked the state Department of Public Health (DPH) to provide additional data and policy recommendations on how to increase vaccination rates in school districts and schools with high vaccine exemption rates. DPH will report back to the General Assembly by no later than January 1, 2020. No vote on the state’s vaccination policy is expected while awaiting DPH’s legislative recommendations.
House OKs Bill To Help People With Autism
April 25, 2019Yesterday was a good day in the legislature. We passed three bills to benefit people with autism — one proposed by me, one out of my committee, and one I cosponsored.