Kaitlyn Shake

I hope you and your family are staying dry this week! Remember to be careful of flash flooding when driving, and always turn around, don't drown.

In this week's email, you can read about a press conference I attended Monday at the Stratford Train Station announcing updates for our railroad infrastructure and improved service times for riders, learn about the upcoming primary election on August 11th, read about National Farmers' Market Week, and more.

This past week brought extreme weather events to our area, and I hope you, your family, and property were not harmed It was a busy week around the state, as I joined fellow legislators for a press conference concerning workplace safety at a health facility in Middletown, attending the Greater Bridgeport Medical Association Future of Healthcare Awards Dinner, and participating in the Connecticut Nurses Association's Workplace Violence Town Hall. In this week's email, you can read more about some of these events, learn about the new free Paraeducator Preparation Academy, read a reminder from DESPP about flash flooding, and find other state and local resources.

I hope you were able to get outside this afternoon and enjoy the break of sunshine and blue sky with healthier air conditions as the smoke from the Canada wildfires blow further to our south today. As we move into the weekend and next week, please be aware of air quality conditions and take precautions due to the return of wildfire smoke in our area. You can track real-time updates of our local air quality at www.airnow.gov. 

I hope you all had a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend celebrating America’s 250th Birthday!

My end-of-session 2026 Capitol Update Mailer should be arriving in your mailbox soon! If you don’t receive one, please let my office know, and we will let you know where in town you can pick one up!

In this week's email, you can learn about an opportunity to receive supplemental benefits for SNAP recipients impacted by power outages during last week's storms, find information on a grant opportunity from the CT Office of Arts, read about a student resource guide from the Department of Labor, and more.

This weekend is the 250th birthday of our country and our democracy.

As we celebrate the 4th of July, we honor the courage, vision, and sacrifices of those who founded our nation, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This historic milestone invites us to reflect on our shared heritage, celebrate the hard fought freedoms we enjoy, and reaffirm our commitment to the American ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity.

On this Independence Day, let us come together in gratitude, patriotism, and declare a renewed commitment to protecting and upholding the ideals of our democracy. 🇺🇸

Happy first week of Summer! Next week is America’s 250th Birthday. I hope you’re able to reflect, participate, and celebrate at local events here in Stratford. Starting next week, please be aware that over 80 new laws will take effect on Wednesday, July 1st. This includes Public Act 26-12, the comprehensive workforce legislation (HB5003) that passed during the 2026 session, which I proudly co-sponsored and worked on to expand protections for CT workers.

Happy Juneteenth! What a week! It’s always great when I am able to fulfill my State Representative duties here in Stratford. It was wonderful to see and hear from so many of you at local events and community meetings this past week.

In this week's email: Raymark Clean Up Milestone Achievement, learn about the letter a bipartisan group of legislators sent to PURA rejecting rate increases, find information on changes to SNAP and HUSKY Health, find other local and state updates, and more.

I hope you are all staying cool and safe in this serious heatwave. Towards the bottom of this email, you will find information for local cooling centers and safety tips. It was another busy week here in the district, where I had the opportunity to attend and meet with several local Stratford organizations, residents, and groups.