Firefighter's Cancer Coverage Bill Passes Senate
April 26, 2016I’m happy to announce that the Senate passed the firefighters cancer coverage bill! Here I stand with firefighters from Torrington who came all the way to the Capitol to support the bill’s passage. I am proud to stand by them. This bill will establish a relief fund used for wage replacement of those who are diagnosed with certain conditions of cancer as a result of their service as paid municipal or volunteer firefighters.
Firefighters Cancer Bill Passes in House
April 20, 2016I am pleased to announce that the firefighter’s cancer bill I have championed has passed the House of Representatives.
Rep. Cook Awarded Friend of the Family Award
April 4, 2016Today, I was awarded with the 2016 Friend of the Family Award by the CT Family Resource Center Alliance. Each year the Alliance honors legislators based on their commitment and support to FRCs statewide.
Cook Testifies In Support Of Bill To Help Fire Fighters
February 25, 2016Rep. Michelle Cook testified Thursday in support of legislation addressing the needs of firefighters who have contracted cancer related to their duties.
Local Doctor Delivers Citations in Nicaragua
February 16, 2016Every year, Dr. Matt Blondin of Torrington organizes a Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) trip to Nicaragua. I wrote up two legislative citations for two local residents who assist with him with his operations.
Helping Firefighters With Cancer
February 9, 2016Firefighters put their lives on the line to keep us safe each and every day. They run into burning buildings to ensure that you and your family make it out alive, with no guarantee that they will.
That is why I introduced legislation to make sure firefighters are cared for if they suffer from cancer as a result of their important work.
Collection for Missouri Flood Victims
January 4, 2016The Torrington Fire Department is collecting goods to benefit the Missouri flood victims. Any nonperishable goods such as personal care items, clothing, and nonperishable food items are being accepted at the Torrington Fire Department.
White House Education Convening
December 16, 2015I was excited to attend a White House Convening of State Education Leaders in Washington, D.C. last week to discuss issues related to state education. This was an invaluable learning opportunity for me and I look forward to applying that knowledge to my work on the Education Committee and to improve education in Torrington.