Melissa Osborne

Connecticut is making progress on underfunded state employee pension funds. The state paid tribute to the life of former Governor Jodi Rell this week at the State Capitol.

Open burning is banned due to the dangerously dry weather. You are invited to tour the new and improved Latimer Lane School on Saturday in Weatogue.

Time is running out to take part in early voting. Registered voters may cast an early ballot in person through Sunday, November 3. Hublein Tower will receive millions in funding to repair and renovate the structure.

Financial assistance for heating is available, particularly for those in need before the winter. The November election is just a few weeks away, and you have an opportunity to vote early.

Dozens of new laws affecting healthcare, seniors, election security, animals, and so much more are now in effect across the state. Your child could win up to $20,000 in a competition toward their future education.

I encourage drivers to slow down for school buses now that kids are back in the classroom. I'm highlighting some of Connecticut's gun safety laws after the shooting tragedy at a Georgia school.

Many of you are reeling after the sudden increase on the Eversource bill. The town is looking for input on the Tariffville Neighborhood Plan Survey. Cleanup is mostly complete from a microburst. There is still time to save on back-to-school supplies during Sales Tax-Free Week.

I was honored to attend a special ceremony revealing a sign honoring the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company Memorial Highway.