Ken Gucker

This week, the House passed an education bill that honors civically engaged students, reforms crisis response drills, and much more.

The 4th Annual Kickball Classic was held yesterday. The purpose of this game is to raise money for Connecticut Food Share, an organization that works to combat food insecurity. It was a joy to participate in year's game, as well as support a great cause.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that they will begin upgrading the guiderail on Route 39 (Clapboard Ridge Road/Ball Pond Road) from the New Fairfield town line to Golden Heights Road in Danbury on Monday, May 12. The project is set to be completed by Tuesday June 17.

The Connecticut Department of Labor officially launched its new e-Apprenticeship Program, proving a streamlined, digital solution to the Registered Apprenticeship Training Program, which is already utilized by many Connecticut state agencies.

There are just two weeks left to secure your REAL ID which will be needed beginning May 7 for a variety of purposes, most notably to board domestic flights.

Starting Wednesday May 7, you will need a REAL ID, U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities (such as military bases and other federal buildings).

Happy Easter Sunday to all those who celebrate! I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends.

Attention Danbury residents - guiderail upgrades will be performed on Route 37 in New Fairfield and Danbury from Route 39 to I-84 starting on Monday, April 14. The project consists of upgrading existing guiderail systems to current standard systems. It is slated to be be completed on Monday, May 12.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and I would like to share with you that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is taking a stand with the launch of a statewide Distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to help keep Connecticut roads safe.