Ken Gucker

Speaker of the House Matt Ritter and Hartford Distributors Inc, joined by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, are hosting the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales outside the State Capitol. The Clydesdale team will be in Connecticut to showcase Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of U.S. military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities.

I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend! Law enforcement is reminding drivers to make safety a priority by not getting behind the wheel while impaired. You can expect to see an increased police presence across the state. If your plans include drinking, plan for a sober ride home.

Today is National Dog Day! On this day, take a moment to celebrate the furry friends in your life. Dogs are loyal, smart, and great companions. Their joy and love can make even the worst day a little bit better.

The Hate Crimes Investigative Unit of the CT State Police has created a flyer with tips on recognizing, reporting, and preventing hate crimes.

The FIRST Robotics Team 7462 and FIRST Tech Challenge Team 8699 will host a free summer robotics program. Attendees will learn how to build and program robots using Legos. The program will be held from August 18-22.

The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence recently recognized myself and other members of the General Assembly, wanting to thank us for including funding for services that provide resources and assistance to survivors of sexual violence in this year's biannual budget.

The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) released their annual Environmental Scorecard for the 2025 session. The scorecard gives state legislators a score based on their support of environmental priorities each year. I not only received a perfect score, but was also named as an Environmental champion.

Governor Lamont signed legislation that puts patients first and holds insurance companies accountable.