Amy Morrin Bello

It's National Small Business Week, the perfect opportunity for us to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of our state’s and nation's small business owners and leaders. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create roughly 66% of jobs in our country each year.

September is Hunger Action month, when people stand together with the nationwide network of food banks to fight hunger.

Do you have an issue or concern that you would like addressed? Do you have a proposal for a new law or a way to improve an existing one?

During my first term as your legislator, I have listened to many concerns from my constituents, including car break-ins and thefts. The legislature realizes these crimes have impacted many communities in Connecticut and have risen across the country during the pandemic. We are working with the Judicial branch, and State and local law enforcement to find solutions.

Good news! The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they have approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16 years of age and older.

This is a great opportunity to save while preparing students for going back to school.

The federal government updated its masking guidelines for fully vaccinated people last week. The new advice is to mask up indoors if you live in a place with "substantial" or "high" coronavirus transmission.

Preliminary work activity for the replacement and upgrade of the Coordinated Traffic Signal System (CTSS) on Route 5/15 (Berlin Turnpike) in Berlin, Newington, and Wethersfield is scheduled to start August 1, 2021.