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| Dear Friend,
This is my State Capitol update for the week of March 8.
If you prefer to watch rather than read, click on the play button to hear about the issues contained in this newsletter. |
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Here’s a list of today’s topics:
- March is Women's History Month. Click here.
- CTDOT Launches Initiative to Combat Reckless Driving. Click here.
- DoAg Annual Report Released. Click here.
- Public Hearing Schedule. Click here.
- Upcoming Events. Click here.
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| Today is International Women’s Day, and March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role women have played in American history. It’s also a time to celebrate their achievements and learn more about their contributions. This year’s theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” which recognizes women throughout the country who believe a positive future can only be achieved by eliminating bias and discrimination from our society.
Connecticut has a long history of female pioneers who brought progress to our state and the rest of the country. Women in our state have consistently risen to positions of leadership within the political landscape, showcasing their outstanding abilities and commitment to public service.
- We are home to the first boarding school for women of color, which opened in 1831 in Canterbury.
- Helen Keller was one of Connecticut’s most influential women for her fierce support and advocacy of women’s suffrage, legalization of birth control, and benefits for people with disabilities.
- Ella T. Grasso was the first woman elected Floor Leader in the Connecticut General Assembly, first woman to chair the Democratic State Platform Committee, and the first woman in the U.S. to be elected governor.
- Antonia “Ann” Uccello was the first woman in Connecticut to be elected mayor of a municipality, and she was the only woman to head a major U.S. city during the Civil Rights era.
- Today, U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro continues to break barriers.
In our quest to honor and protect women in our state, I would like to highlight some of the work we have done and continue to champion in the legislature. Our tireless advocacy is far from complete. We have several priorities in the 2024 legislative session that directly impact women on a daily basis. See the images below for more information.
Let's celebrate Women's History and the remarkable women in our own lives each and every day! |
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is joining state and local law enforcement to help keep roadway users safe on Connecticut’s rural roads. A new initiative, funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), seeks to improve roadway safety on designated rural roadways across the state. Motorists will see increased law enforcement presence on designated high-risk rural roads between March 1 to May 30. The specific locations of the roads being targeted with this program has not been shared publicly.
The collaboration between CTDOT and state and local law enforcement underscores a collective commitment to reducing traffic-related incidents and improving overall safety on rural roadways in Connecticut. The High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) program is being offered on an expanded year-round basis and is in line with the goals and objectives as highlighted in the Connecticut Highway Safety Plan.
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| The Department of Agriculture has submitted their annual report on the efforts taken to promote grown farm products. You can find the report in its entirety here. |
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📅 A look at the schedule of public hearings. Please remember that you only need to register if you wish to provide testimony. If you want to observe the hearings, you can tune in to watch the proceedings live on the committee’s YouTube channel.
🌐 You can register to testify and find more detail on this week’s public hearings, including the bills that will be heard, in this week’s CGA Bulletin. Access the Bulletin here: cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABulletin/Bulletin.asp |
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On March 23 and 24, the award-winning music organization Crescendo will present its seventh concert of the season: dramatic sacred vocal music of the early Italian Baroque.
The concerts are on Saturday, March 23, at 4:00 pm at Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA; and on Sunday, March 24, at 4:00 pm at Trinity Church, 484 Lime Rock Rd., Lakeville, CT. Tickets may be purchased online on Crescendo’s website: crescendomusic.org, by mail: PO Box 245, Lakeville, CT 06039, or at the door 45 minutes prior to the concert. A limited number of free tickets are available to members of our communities by writing to: crescendo@crescendomusic.org. These complimentary tickets will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Kent Town Hall – Oppenheimer Legacy Talk
Saturday, March 9th at 2:00pm – Originally planned for the Library, this event needed to be moved to accommodate large attendance. If you are interested in attending, please REGISTER HERE, so the organizers can get an accurate head count. There will be a reception with John Lauder immediately following the event.
If you’d like to lend a hand and bring a potluck item, please let Sarah Chase know via email: sachaseinc@gmail.com. |
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The Kent Singers will present The Peace of Wild Things on Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Church in Kent, CT.
The concert features Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, and two pieces by the young American composer, Jake Runestad: The Hope of Loving and The Peace of Wild Things. The concert will be conducted by music director James Knox Sutterfield.
Tickets are $20 in advance online at https://kentsingers.com/category/tickets/ and at the door, ; tickets and further information are available at 860-619-8110 or at https://kentsingers.com/. |
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| In March and April, the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host an exhibition of local vintage photography from the early twentieth century, “From the Great Falls to the Hilltops.” A joint project of the library and the Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society, the show focuses on portraits, including many in recognizable places, most spectacularly at the Great Falls.
An opening reception will take place on Saturday, March 16th, 4-6PM. The exhibition is accompanied by two talks:
On Saturday March 16, at 3PM before the reception, Daniel Karp from Simon's Rock will talk about the progress of photographic technology.
On Saturday, March 23, 3:30PM, Michel Majer from Cora Ginsburg LLC will give a presentation on early twentieth century fashion with examples from the Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society.
All events are free and open to the public. |
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| Madness @the Park at the Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on April 6
Mark your calendars! As the NCAA Basketball Tournament, better known as “March Madness”, whittles from a field of 64 hopefuls to The Final Four teams, The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens invites the community to join the fun and festivities at a free, family-friendly watch party on Saturday, April 6. Back by popular demand after their recent appearance at the Football Watch Party is the Meraki Food Truck, which will be on site to satisfy game day cravings with a special menu available for purchase. Join your family, friends and neighbors for an afternoon of fun as you cheer on your favorite team to victory! Stay tuned for more details to come soon... |
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| It is my honor to represent our district. I look forward to hearing from you about the issues raised in this newsletter, or any other topics you think I should know about. You can email me at maria.horn@cga.ct.gov or call me at (860)-240-8585. Thanks for reading, and I wish you a safe weekend.
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| Sincerely,
Maria Horn
State Representative |
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