Susan Johnson

Applications for the Child Tax Payments that was included as part of a historic $600 million in tax cuts in our 2022 state budget will open June 1, 2022.

Whitewater Partnership Director Jana Butts Roberson joins us for this episode of "Let's Talk About It" to highlight the Partnership's community-minded work. The Whitewater Partnership has inspired community groups from all over our region to donate their time and money to create and clean up this unique downtown whitewater park. This year, Senator Flexer, and Representatives Johnson and Smith secured $500,000 in state bonding to the Whitewater Park to so they continue to improve this beautiful area.

Windham Public Schools Superintendent Tracy Youngberg joins us for this episode of "Let's Talk About It" to discuss how the state has become more connected with Windham Schools and how the Board of Educations is working with the town and state to better meet Windham students' needs.

On this episode of Let's Talk About It, Windham Board of Finance Chair Tyler Griffin joins us to discuss the positive impact the state budget could have on our town.

I'm pleased to share with you CLiCK Inc. in Windham was awarded a state Department of Agriculture Farm Viability Grant to expand its kitchen capacity. The grant will be used to purchase infrastructure to increase its food processing capabilities, increase kitchen spaces, and offer farmers more opportunities to use CLiCK's processing kitchen.

Today is National Doctors' Day, a day where we recognize the hard work and sacrifices made by physicians – pivotal members in the healthcare community. While I want to take a moment to personally thank all Connecticut doctors for their continued support, I also want to explain how we are taking steps in the legislature to address the growing concern of a depleting physician workforce in our state.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. If you or someone you know has a problem with gambling, please take advantage of the resources below, which are available in Connecticut.

Congratulations to the Windham Boys Basketball team on winning the Division V State Championship! This is the program's first state title since 1941. Coach Martineau and some of the team members joined me for an episode of "Let's Talk About It."