Michelle L. Cook

Schools across Connecticut are welcoming students back to the classroom this week and parents, children and motorists should be extra careful on the road.

Last night at Torrington City Hall, I discussed the factors and implications of rising drug prices with State Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Dr. Stacy Taylor, board certified family physician at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and Vicki Veltri, Chief Health Policy Advisor at the state Office of Health Strategy.

I sat down with State Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Dr. Stacy Taylor, board certified family physician at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and Vicki Veltri, Chief Health Policy Advisor at the state Office of Health Strategy for a panel discussion at Torrington City Hall Tuesday, July 24 to discuss the implications and factors of rising prescription medication costs.

I recently attended an open house celebration at FuelCell Energy this past Wednesday, July 19, 2018, to celebrate the opening of FuelCell's newly expanded manufacturing facility in Torrington and the state’s addition of several renewable energy projects from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

I presented a proclamation signed by Gov. Dannel Malloy to Pam Pinto, Connecticut representative for World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD), a victim-organized campaign seeking to raise awareness about the dangers of prescribed benzodiazepines, following a Walk/Run for Your Life event.

On Saturday, June 9, Aspen Dental will be providing free dental care to veterans at their Torrington office at 1692 E Main Street.

I joined Principal Richard Shellman in welcoming the new Superintendent of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) to Oliver Wolcott Technical High School for a tour.

After previously passing the House, the Senate approved my sober living homes bill on the final day of the legislative session.