Mary Welander

I was at the White House forum to discuss how to make child care more affordable and accessible for working families, increase child care supply, improve job quality for child care workers, and enhance the quality of care.

Connecticut will receive federal funding to help with the recovery from historic flooding and subsequent damage. The Derby-Shelton Bridge is on track to re-open to the public with new enhancements next month!

The community recognized two outstanding first responders this week in Orange. A police officer and volunteer firefighter received well-deserved awards in front of a packed crowd as a tribute to their amazing public service.

We remembered the victims and fallen heroes from the attacks on September 11, 2001, at special ceremony in Derby. Drivers can expect to see new sign supports on Route 15 in Orange, Woodbridge, and Hamden.

The Connecticut Department of Labor has set up an entire webpage with resources to help flood victims. Investments will be doubled in the Connecticut Youth Employment Program.

$5 million in state funding is going to support small businesses that were damaged in last month's historic flooding. The state is taking action after a spike in credit, debit, and EBT card skimming scams.

Parts of our state are reeling after historic flooding. Please slow down for school buses as kids go back to class. Troopers found an abandoned puppy on Route 8.

I’m digging deeper into our frustration with the recent increases in our electricity bills.