John Santanella

A House Democratic priority bill aimed at improving access to affordable early childhood care is moving along in the legislature.

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has announced recipients of the 2025 Farm Transition Grant to bolster agricultural production of both new and existing farm operations. Congratulations to Little Ark Farm in Enfield for receiving one of these grants. The farm sells duck eggs, honey, pickles, certified organic veggies, and cut flowers. The farm will use the $3,9000 to purchase equipment and seeds to produce and gauge demand for dried bean production.

Governor Lamont announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures and breezy winds over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect beginning at 6 p.m. on February 16 and remaining in effect through noon on February 22.

Black History Month is a time to rejoice, reflect, and remember that Black history is American history.

House and Senate Democratic leaders announced a major legislative proposal this week to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for healthcare providers.

Join the Connecticut State Building Trades Training Institute's free 40-hour apprenticeship readiness program. The next training class begins Monday, January 27th.

Mark your calendars for a legislative town hall event in Enfield on February 13, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Enfield Town Hall.

Due to an updated weather forecast showing that the current stretch of brutally frigid conditions Connecticut is experiencing will continue for at least another day longer than anticipated, Governor Lamont is extending the duration of the state’s severe cold weather protocol to remain in effect until NOON on Saturday, January 25.