More support for Protect Act, Transparency at Department of Corrections
October 1, 2024I was proud to join Barbara Fair, Stop Solitary CT, advocates, and supporters for a press conference at the Legislative Office Building on Monday to address violations of the Protect Act, a piece of legislation signed in 2022 to curb solitary confinement use and provide more transparency and oversight over the Department of Corrections.
New Laws Effective October 1st
September 30, 2024Several new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect on Tuesday, October 1st.
We Will Never Forget September 11th, 2001
September 11, 2024Today, we honor the memory of those we lost on 9/11 and salute the courage of the heroes who risked everything.
HUSKY Dental Forum in New Haven on Wednesday September 18th
September 9, 2024Oral hygiene and health are critical to our overall well-being. I am excited to share with you that the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI), through the Department of Social Services (DSS), will be offering a series of HUSKY Dental forums for those enrolled in HUSKY health to share their experiences and thoughts on how things could be better.
National Suicide Prevention Week is Underway
September 9, 2024We can all help reduce the risk of suicide in our community by knowing the signs and reaching out. Talking to a loved one about getting help can be hard, but it can make a big difference.
New "Welcome to CT Signs" on our Highways
September 9, 2024There are basketball signs on I-91, I-84, and I-395 from Massachusetts.
Following back-to-back national titles won by the UConn men’s basketball team in 2023 and 2024, the total of combined national championships won by the men’s and women’s basketball programs grew to 17, six more than any other university in the nation.
Sales Tax-Free Week Begins Sunday
August 12, 2024Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 18 and runs through Saturday, August 24. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.
Explaining Your Electricity Bill
August 9, 2024If you saw an unwelcome rise in your electricity bill this month, I share your frustration and want to provide more information about the factors contributing to it.