CURRENT NEWS

A Mind of Winter

February 13, 2024

It’s Tuesday, and as much of the state is shut down due to the storm, I’m taking a break from legislative work to reflect on the deepening snow outside my window.

Amid the wrenched backs, canceled meetings, lost wages, and possible accidents — all of which should be noted for the real distress they cause — this snowfall is a blessing.

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Honoring a Trailblazer

February 1, 2024

I’m so proud to announce that Governor Lamont has proclaimed today, February 1, as “Constance Baker Motley Day" in Connecticut.

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Rep. Palm Welcomes TRIP Funding for Haddam

January 31, 2024

I'm happy to announce that Haddam is one of ten towns chosen for significant grants that will improve infrastructure. The town is set to receive $782,916 to finish the sidewalks in Haddam Center from Jail Hill Road to the UCONN Extension Center.

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Leaving the Hardest Job I've Ever Loved

January 30, 2024

By now you may have seen in the news that I’m not seeking re-election for a fourth term as your state representative. This decision was a hard one, but it’s the right one. And to quote my favorite Beatle, “all things must pass.”

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State Launches New Jobs Portal

January 19, 2024

Connecticut has launched its new jobs portal, jobs.ct.gov, which is aimed at assisting state residents — and those seeking to move here — in the process of finding a job.

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Governor Activates Severe Cold Weather Protocol

January 17, 2024

Governor Lamont has announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a period of extremely cold weather resulting in very low wind chill values over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect Wednesday afternoon (1/17) and remaining in effect through noon on Monday (1/22).

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