Jaime Foster

(VIDEO) Press conference on July 17 with Governor Lamont, CT Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt, DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes, members of the state and federal delegations, farming community representatives, and farmers, regarding the July floods that caused incredible damage to crops across the state.

Part of what makes Connecticut great is that we seek to lift up all residents, regardless of income or background. This program is one more example of that commitment to our community.

This declaration means that farmers in all eight counties can apply for disaster assistance from the Farm Service Agency, such as emergency loans, to cover production losses they experienced because of the unusually cold temperatures that May 18 spring morning, provided that certain eligibility requirements are met.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that the start of work at various intersections in the Towns of Ellington and Vernon will begin on July 10, 2023.

Under the program, Connecticut children 18 years of age and under – plus one accompanying adult – can receive free admission to any of the participating museums, including historic house museums, historic sites, historical societies, art museums, children’s museums, science centers, special-interest museums, natural history museums, university museums, arboretums/botanical gardens, and zoos.

Happy summer! While things tend to slow down over the summer, I will continue to keep you updated regularly on pertinent information to the 57th District. 

On a personal note...

A number of new laws that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2023 legislative session to implement meaningful change will take effect in Connecticut on July 1.

On Friday, I was proud to stand with Ellington’s local leaders, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Senator Kissel to celebrate Ellington's receipt of more than $3.7 million in indoor air quality grants.