Jaime Foster

Earlier today, I had the pleasure of joining Seth Bahler President of Oakridge Dairy, Governor Lamont, Commissioner of Agriculture Bryan Hurlburt, Joan Nichols from the Farm Bureau and many other ag advocates for a visit to Oakridge Dairy in Ellington.

This Thursday, September 30, I am hosting a discussion on Internet Safety and Vaping. This event aims to inform and educate children as well as their parents on these important issues.

Today, my colleagues and I met for a special session. The House voted in favor of extending the Governor's emergency powers.

The agricultural sector is considered one of the most dangerous industries in the country. In order to promote safe practices for farm workers, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year, it will be observed from September 19-25.

Although Connecticut has made tremendous strides, we are not out of the woods just yet. Cases are on the rise around the country, including our state. A majority of the new cases were caused by the Delta variant, a highly contagious strain of COVID-19.

This week, more than $16 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II (ESSER II) funds was made available to 170 school districts across Connecticut. This relief money will allow schools throughout our state to provide special education services to more than 80,000 students during the upcoming school year.

REMINDER- This afternoon, I will cohost a discussion with Sgt. Brian Santa, an Ellington Resident State Trooper on Facebook Live. The event will be streamed at 2 pm. Please join us if you have any questions.

The East Windsor Police Department is being recognized for their innovative new policing program. The event will take place this afternoon at 1:30 pm in front of the East Windsor Police Department.