Maria Horn

February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the many achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to our country as we continue to reckon with the systemic racism from our past that is still prevalent today.

With the 2024 legislative session just around the corner next week on Wednesday, February 7, we are committed to keeping you informed, and also want to encourage you to participate in the process.

This is my State Capitol update for the week of January 26.

This is my State Capitol update for the week of January 12.

This is my State Capitol update for the week of January 5.

As we ring in the new year, there are some laws that become effective on January 1 that were passed during the 2023 legislative session addressing key issue areas including early voting, health and mental health, and online privacy and data protection.

As we head into the final days of 2023, things are both speeding up and slowing down in the Capitol. Today we had the final Bond Commission meeting of the year, which included funding for electric buses in Region One (in Sharon, Cornwall, and HVRHS), the purchase of a new building for the Friendly Hands Food Bank in Torrington, and repairs to a dam in Goshen (among many other things). The room was packed, and it provided a nice opportunity to wish everyone Joyful Holidays and a Happy New Year.

This is my State Capitol update for the week of December 8.

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