Renee LaMark Muir

Connecticut residents are encouraged to recognize military veterans who continue to make lasting contributions in their communities by nominating them for the 2026 Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.

Connecticut has seen a tourism boom over the past few years as more people are experiencing what makes our beautiful state such a great place to live and visit.

It's time once again to take advantage of Connecticut's popular annual back-to-school Sales Tax-Free Week, which this year runs from Sunday August 16, through Saturday, August 22.

As part of celebrating National Farmers' Market week, we encourage you to visit your local farmers' market to pick up and enjoy locally grown food.

Whether it's a video streaming service, a monthly delivery or a traditional magazine subscription, companies make it easy to sign up, but a lot harder to cancel – that is changing.

When the votes were cast during the 2026 legislative session, I was there for all of them.

The 91% score comes from several factors: voting record, advocacy, and efforts to advance CEA priorities. CEA priorities include enhancing the teaching profession, protecting pensions and benefits, preserving collective bargaining, and supporting sound education policy that enhances public education.

Protecting our environment should never be a partisan issue. Clean water, healthy ecosystems, and safe places for our families to live, work, and enjoy the outdoors are goals we all share. Particularly since we live in the beautiful lower river valley. I believe this is one issue where we can find common ground.