Melissa Osborne

We broke ground on the long-awaited expansion of the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center! Local food pantries are providing critical support to those in need as we deal with federal cuts to food assistance programs stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.

Connecticut has received another credit rating increase thanks to our sound fiscal management. The state is investing more in our roads to improve safety and so much more.

We passed legislation establishing a $300 million initial investment in the newly created Early Childhood Education Endowment, which will make child care more affordable and accessible.

Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week is underway and runs through Saturday, August 23. It provides a chance to save money on back-to-school shopping or treating yourself.

Join me and Sen. Paul Honig for a post session legislative update on Monday, July 7th, from 5:30–6:30 P.M. at the Simsbury Public Library.

Our state budget invests in child care, K-12 education, and special education, while providing tax relief for working families and supporting nonprofit service providers.

We advanced bipartisan legislation addressing the mental health crisis among teens using social media. The House also voted to strengthen healthcare for Connecticut's seniors.

The House approved the Connecticut Hero Act, which makes important changes to better serve our veterans and their families. I recently had a look at the state’s new voting machines, which will ensure secure elections.