Happy 4th of July, Please Be Safe, Legislative Update @ BeanZ and Co., July 19th
July 2, 2025Thanks to all of you who packed the house at Little Oak Cafe this past Saturday. On my surveys, I heard a lot about how important in-person and online events are to you, and that’s why I plan these coffee talks. Our next one is Saturday, July 19, at 9 a.m. at Beanz and Co. in Avon.
About HB5002, Legislative Update w/Sen. Honig @ Little Oak Cafe in Canton Saturday
June 25, 2025The heat has gone from typical summer to dangerous in a very short period. Please remember that Avon and Canton have options available to you if you do not have air conditioning or if yours is broken.
Legislative Update 6.18
June 18, 2025Writing you today from the ark we are building in our backyard—or at least it feels that way after 17 weekends in a row of rain! I don't know about your gardens, but my tomatoes and zucchini plants are ready for the sun.
Job Fair @ CCSU Tomorrow, Collinsville Summer Street Fair, Juneteenth Celebration
June 11, 2025Over the weekend, I heard that we had 15 straight weekends in a row of rain. I know we had a similar statistic last year at one point, but the rain won’t stop us from all of the fantastic events coming up this weekend. It may, however, stop my tomatoes from flowering!
Pride Block Party in Avon Today, Troop 274 Can & Bottle Drive, The Budget
June 5, 2025Last night, we adjourned the 2025 legislative session. I hope to detail more of the good legislation we passed as we go through the summer, especially when the Office of Legislative Research report comes out in a few weeks.
Reforming Special Education in Connecticut
May 30, 2025With our recent passage of HB 5001: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut, we are taking important steps to reform this system.
Opening Doors to Housing, Medical Debt Relief, Autism, IDD Support Services
May 28, 2025One week more! The days are long, and the nights are short, but we are working diligently to get many bills across the finish line before we adjourn (Sine Die) next Wednesday, June 4th at midnight.
Workers' Compensation Bill, Medicaid Shortfall Covered, Mental Health Awareness
May 21, 2025As of today, we only have two weeks left until the end of session. Each day, we continue to debate legislation and some bills have passed the House and are headed to the Senate for passage.