Mary Fortier

I hope you and your family have been able to enjoy these warmer days. It was another busy week at the Capitol as we continued to make progress on legislative priorities as we discussed important issues in committee meetings and public hearings. Enjoy your St. Patrick's Day weekend and stay safe!

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 immediately affected by the President’s executive orders, the 2025-2030 Conservation and Development Plan and on 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 to benefit residents across the state.

I hope this message finds you and your family well. I had an eventful week at the Capitol! On Monday 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.

I hope this message finds you and your family well during these chilly winter days. I wanted to take a moment to share the work we have been doing in legislative committee meetings. My colleagues and I have been busy reviewing legislation and listening to testimony in committee public hearings as bills are moving through the legislative process.

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family! I hope you all have a wonderful day filled with love for yourself and others. I wanted to take a moment to share what we have been up to at the Capitol this week. I have been busy spending my time in committee meetings and public hearings. There is a lot for my colleagues and I to discuss as we continue our work on the proposed bills this legislative session.

I hope this email finds you and your family well. I had a busy week at the capitol in a Joint Session for Governor Lamont's Budget address and doing committee work. I am spending my time in meetings and hearings, where my colleagues and I are reviewing bills and working to move them through the legislative process.

I had a busy week at the capitol in committee meetings and working with my colleagues on proposed bills and concepts. We were back in session on Tuesday and had an important vote to enhance survivor benefits for the families of state employees killed in the line of duty. Read about this legislation and other updates from this week below.

I had a busy week at the capitol in committee meetings and working with my colleagues on proposed bills and concepts. We've worked on many critical ideas that will move to public hearings, where your input and contributions are essential. I'm excited to continue our work in committees and with my colleagues to pass key legislation this session.