Mary Welander

Expect slowdowns on Route 63 in Woodbridge and Route 15 by the Heroes Tunnel for road work. $1 million in funding is coming to redevelop part of downtown Derby. A volunteer firefighter from Orange saved a boy's life.

Drivers should expect delays for night time road work on a nearly six mile stretch of Route 63 in Woodbridge and Bethany. Saturday is CT Open House Day where more than 200 attractions are offering free or discounted entry.

The Woodbridge Police Department carried the Special Olympics torch in town. Derby Neck Library wants everyone to be aware of a recent scam including a survey to rate your local library.

The state is introducing a new initiative to help healthcare workers pay off as much as $50,000 of their student loans. And, 90,000 more people in our state are considered food insecure since 2022.

The governor and top state housing officials visited Orange to see what new, affordable housing looks like in our community.

We passed a statewide spending plan that includes funding for firefighters in the 114th district. Stew Leonard's is eyeing a new location in Connecticut, and Orange is a potential landing spot.

The House passed bills supporting seniors, veterans, as well as child and family nutrition. I-95 in Norwalk remains closed as crews demolish an overpass following a fiery crash.

My colleagues and I approved expanded paid sick leave to cover all workers. Thousands of advocates for nonprofits stopped by the Capitol urging legislators to provide more funding.