Kaitlyn Shake

I hope this message finds you and your family well. We are officially halfway through the 2025 Legislative Session!

Last Saturday 04/12, I had the pleasure of joining State Representative Joe Gresko to deliver a $25,000 check for the Boothe Memorial Railway Society (BMRS)! This additional state funding will allow them to continue showcasing Stratford’s railroad history. I am excited and proud to see BMRS continue to thrive and bring our community together to learn about our history. The dedicated volunteers at BMRS have worked hard to educate our community, and their efforts do not go unnoticed. The Railroad Museum at Boothe Park will open in May!

It was a productive week at the Capitol with the House back in session on Wednesday 4/9/25. During our session, we debated and voted on executive and legislative nominations including on the Utility Commissioners of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Airport Authority. During Wednesday's session, I was proud to recognize Stratford's 2025 Bunnell Boys Basketball team in the chamber and congratulate them on their back-to back State Championship WIN! Go Bulldogs!

I am happy to share that Stratford has received $544,583 in state funding from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Materials Management Infrastructure (MMI) Grant Program. This funding will help our town lower waste disposal costs and increase recycling and food scrap diversion. This grant is a huge step in making our community more sustainable and building a cleaner future.

The work at the Capitol continues as my colleagues and I are moving through the legislative process. Committees are working through the Joint Favorable (JF) process where legislation is reviewed, amended, and voted on. This is an important step in shaping the legislation that will impact our communities.

It was an eventful week at the Capitol as committees are wrapping up meetings and hearings. My colleagues and I are working hard on legislation we hope to get passed this session and having crucial conversations about issues impacting residents around the state. Below, you can read more about what I was up to this week, and further down, you'll find resources and local updates I hope are helpful to you and your family.

It was another busy week at the Capitol as we continued to make progress on legislative priorities and discussed important issues in committee meetings and public hearings. Below, you can read more about what I was up to this week, and further down, you'll find resources and local updates that may be useful to you and your family.

It was another exciting week at the Capitol as committee meetings and public hearings are taking place and the House was back in Session on Wednesday, March 5th where I was proud to vote in favor restoring the $40 Million dollars in Special Education, funding for nonprofits impacted by federal cuts, the 2025-2030 Conservation and Development Plan and Judicial and Executive nominations. It is always an honor to continue to serve our community and to be able to have critical conversations with my colleagues about the work we are doing.

I had an eventful week at the Capitol! On Monday 02/24 the House went into Session at 5 pm. We held a vote on two bills that addressed issues including Special Education Funding, Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans, and Community Funding Grants. Further down in this email you will find more information on what was passed as a part of these bills.