Newsletter

March 14, 2022
I hope you and your family are healthy and safe. We are constantly working to provide updates and important news as it develops over social media and by email. I’d like to give you a brief recap from last week and share some information on what’s taking place this week.
 
Gas Price Gouging: If You See Something, Say Something

Connecticut and the nation have seen gas prices increase at an alarming rate during this time of global unrest and the effect of market volatility on commodity prices.

While price fluctuations are expected, there are some unscrupulous businesses that exploit these conditions to gouge consumers at the pump.

The practice of charging unconscionably high prices immediately before market disruptions that cannot be attributed to additional costs is illegal in our state.

Attorney General William Tong will soon be filing a bill with the Judiciary Committee that would strengthen the ability to investigate. In the meantime, if you believe a business is engaging in price gouging, you may file a report with the Office of the Attorney General  here or call 860-808-5318.

Tips for filing a complaint:

  • Use our complaint portal HERE.
  • Identify the specific location of the gas station or business.
  • Identify the date and time of the offer or sale
  • Include documentation, especially receipts.
 
Women's Month Essay Contest Ongoing
My fellow West Hartford Representatives Jillian Gilchrest, Kate Farrar, and I are sponsoring an essay contest open to Hall High School and Conard High School students.
Students may choose one of the following two prompts:
  • Who is the most influential woman in your life today and why?
  • Who is your favorite woman in history and why?

 Participating students must submit their essay by March 18, 2022. Students can submit their essays to Fiona.Brady@cga.ct.gov using the subject line "Essay Contest."

The top essay from each school will be announced by us on March 31, 2022.
 
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
 
Multiple sclerosis is the most widespread disabling neurological condition of young adults around the world. You can develop MS at any age, but most people receive diagnoses between the ages of 20 and 50. Join the movement toward a world free of MS. Click the image below to see upcoming 5K's and fundraisers in Connecticut, along with resources and news.
 
 Public Hearings This Week

A look at the updated schedule of public hearings being held this week. Please remember that you only need to register if you wish to provide testimony. If you want to observe the hearings, you can tune in to watch the proceedings live on the committee’s YouTube channel.

You can register to testify and find more detail on this week’s public hearings, including the bills that will be heard, in this week’s CGA Bulletin. You can access the Bulletin HERE.
 
Fellow West Hartford Representative Kate Farrar has introduced legislation this session that would require the provision of free menstrual products in various settings. There is a really good story about HB 5272 on we-ha.com, which you can access here. West Hartford schools are having quite a postseason run in the world of athletics! Check it out in we-ha.com sports here.