State Capitol Update from Rep. Fortier

July 14, 2023





*|MC:SUBJECT|*


View this email in your browser



Dear Neighbor,

 

I hope you are staying hydrated and keeping an eye out for each other in this dangerous heat.



As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.



Have a great weekend.



P.S: Don't forget, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day! Make sure you stop and grab a scoop of your favorite flavor. A personal favorite is Friendly's Caramel Swirl!

Connecticut Summer at the Museum

This morning I had the pleasure of joining  Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz at the Carousel Museum, highlighting the free admission for kids for summer. Don't forget Connecticut Summer at the Museum, which enables Connecticut children to receive free addmission to dozens of museums across the state during the summer months. The full list of participating museums is available at www.ctvisit.com/articles/connecticut-summer-museum-2023-free-admission-kids.

 Standing up for CT Consumers by

Freezing the Diesel Tax
During the 2023 Legislative Session, I worked with my colleagues to pass a new two-year state budget that stands up for consumers, including a freeze of scheduled increases on the diesel tax, which helps lower the price of groceries and other commodities while reducing the cost of doing business in Connecticut.



Fuel costs are a significant percentage of expenses not only for the trucking industry, but for all markets that rely on the sale of goods, which makes this a significant cost savings for businesses and consumers alike. 

Our state budget was crafted with middle-class tax relief and investments that grow our economy, protect our quality of life and make Connecticut more affordable for everyone.
Disability Pride Month

 
Did you know that each color of the Disability Pride Flag represents a different type of disability?



Physical (red)

Cognitive and intellectual (yellow)

🤍 Invisible and undiagnosed (white)

Psychosocial (blue)

Sensory (green)



The colored bands are placed diagonally to convey persons with disabilities “cutting across” societal barriers, while the dark background symbolizes mourning for the community's victims of unfortunately common violence and abuse. #DisabilityPrideMonth

Sincerely,



Mary Fortier
Website
Website
Email
Email

Forward to a friend | Unsubscribe from this list | Update subscription preferences