Travis Simms

There's been a lot of misinformation (and disinformation) surrounding the reason(s) for the federal shutdown. Here's the truth: The issues at stake are far too important to deflect. Without action from President Trump and Republicans in Congress, thousands of Connecticut residents — and millions across the country — will see their health insurance premiums rise dramatically.

With fall comes cooler weather, changing leaves, and a number of new laws hitting the books. Several measures passed during the 2025 legislative session took effect on Oct. 1. Below is a brief overview of some of these important changes.

The killing of Charlie Kirk is a terrible act that violates both the value of human life and the spirit of our democracy.

The community and I lost a dear friend and a dedicated public servant on Aug. 28 with the passing of Greg Burnett.

I wish all our Norwalk students, teachers, faculty, staff, and parents an enthusiastic welcome back to school!

This past week, ICE’s actions in Norwalk, Stamford and beyond have forced us to confront two fundamental questions: Who are we? Who do we want to be?

For the fourth time this year, Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol has been activated.

I am proud to share that for the 2025 legislative session, I received a 92% voting score from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters in its 2025 Environmental Scorecard.