Jane Garibay

In February, at the beginning of the 2022 legislative session, I stood beside my legislative colleagues and committed to addressing our children's mental and behavioral health needs.

In almost half a year, more than 200 mass shootings have occurred in the United States. It is unthinkable that our country and communities continue to mourn the loss of innocent lives - children, elderly, worshippers, shoppers at supermarkets and malls - to senseless mass shootings.

Over the weekend, Connecticut is expected to experience extreme temperatures. The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures will likely rise above 95 degrees in various parts of the state.

Last year, I voted for the future of our communities by establishing the $875 million Community Investment Fund (CIF). This is a transformational opportunity to invest in underserved communities in Connecticut through economic development and small business, education, and infrastructure projects.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is utilizing numerous options to assist families across the state access baby formula during the nationwide shortage.

Reminder - State Representative Maryam Khan and I are holding an in-person discussion about resources available for senior citizens. We will be joined by Anna Doroghazi from CT AARP and Kathleen Holt from the Center for Medicare Advocacy.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 75 in Windsor, from River Street to the Windsor / Windsor Locks Town Line.

During yesterday's session, in the House, we passed a historic, bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the immediate, intermediate, and long-term needs of the children's mental and behavioral health system in Connecticut.