Mike Demicco

As of today, we only have two weeks left until the end of session. Each day, we continue to debate legislation and some bills have passed the House and are headed to the Senate for passage.

The session is picking up, as we are staying later most days and getting more legislation passed each day. You’ll see a lot of that work listed below in individual sections, but I am also including a section on all the bills passed this year for you to check out.

The Connecticut Department of Labor officially launched its new e-Apprenticeship Program, proving a streamlined, digital solution to the Registered Apprenticeship Training Program, which is already utilized by many Connecticut state agencies.

Last week, the House voted in favor of HB 5004: An Act Concerning the Protection of the Environment and the Development of Renewable Energy Sources and Associated Job Sectors.

Great news on Batterson Park, which has been closed since 2015.

A great piece of news for the town! Actually, two great pieces of news. Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)'s Office of the Arts designated two Cultural Districts in town -- one in Farmington, the other in Unionville. 

The Avon and Farmington fire departments are holding a fundraiser dinner on Sunday, Feb. 23, for Deputy Chief Dave Theriault, who is currently battling Stage 4 cancer. In addition to being a devoted family man, Theriault has been a dedicated servant to the town of Avon for over 30 years. 

I want to thank the many residents who showed up on a rainy evening to provide input and ask questions at the legislative forum held last Thursday.