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Year-Round Schooling in New London
New London offers year round schooling. They are working to expand the program.
Kindergarten and first graders at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School in New London are busy learning basic math.
Just a handful of the 130 students in the district are participating in year-round schooling.
“It’s new, it’s innovative, and it gives them choice,” said Janet Farquhar, New London Public Schools Director of Magnet Pathways.Read more about it here!
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Equal Pay Day
March 25 was how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Equal Pay Day is a reminder of the ongoing fight for gender equality in the workplace.
In Connecticut, we’re making strides with legislation like the Pay Equity and Opportunity Act, which strengthens pay transparency, prohibits salary history inquiries, and ensures fair pay for all workers, regardless of gender. Together, we’re working toward a future where EQUAL WORK means EQUAL PAY for everyone
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Defending Our Education Funds
This week, we stood with Congresswoman Jahana Hayes to oppose harmful cuts to education that threaten our students, teachers, and public schools. Slashing funding for education is a direct attack on opportunity, equity, and the future of our communities. We remain committed to fighting for strong investments in our schools, ensuring every child has access to quality education, and standing up for educators who dedicate their lives to shaping the next generation. |
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Rollin' with Rep. Nolan - Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Commissioner Nancy Navarretta
DMHAS provides direct services to residents through hospitals, community-based services, prevention through wellness and health promotion, and much more.
I was struck by how DMHAS targets their services to the specialized needs of each population instead of a one-size-fits-all style - it shows they truly care about the communities they are helping.
Far too often we see people suffering from mental health and substance use issues simultaneously, and I am proud to see a great organization like DMHAS tackling these issues head-on.
To access care, you can call 2-1-1 or 9-8-8 or visit wearect.org.
Thank you to Nancy for joining the show!
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Standing with Our State Employees
Today, I stood with our dedicated state employees—many from the Department of Corrections—against SB 24, a bill that would prevent overtime from being factored into their retirement calculations. This change would have devastating consequences for those who have spent a lifetime serving our state, often working mandatory and exhausting shifts. They’ve earned their pensions, and they deserve fair compensation for their service. I cannot and will not support this bill. |
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Next Week's Public Hearings
Get involved in local policy and make change in your community! We want to hear from you at next week’s public hearings.
*You only need to register if you wish to provide testimony. If you want to observe the hearings, you can tune in to watch the proceedings live on the committee’s YouTube channel.
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CT's Women's Heritage Trail
Every month is Women's History Month on the Connecticut Women’s Heritage Trail. 14 historic sites, each with their own stories of women who defied expectations, broke barriers, and shaped our state.
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Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
Today we had the honor of being at the CT Department of Veterans Affairs Good Star Auditorium for the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony. It was an amazing event recognizing Vietnam Veterans for their service and continued community engagement. This is something definitely needed to let them know how much we appreciate and have love for them - especially for the sacrifices they made for us that continue allowing us to have, be and do what we do today.
Thank you to Commissioner Whelch, and all the volunteers and Staff that made this such a great success.
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Return of USS Indiana!
USS Indiana moors back at home, Naval Submarine Base New London, after a deployment… Welcome home! Thank You for your service. |
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Meeting with Tamara K. Lanier at Books-A-Million
Stopped by Books-A-Million this week and got a signed copy of local author, Tamara K. Lanier’s new book - “From These Roots: My Fight with Harvard.” Congratulations to Tamara on your continued success. |
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Congratulations on Awards that went out to the following individuals and organizations for their contributions over the last year:
- Yankee Remodeler (Small Business of the Year)
- Sheffield Pharmeuticals (Business of the Year)
- Norwich Community Development Corporation (Community Revitalization Leader)
- New London Area Food Pantry (Nonprofit of the Year)
- Bouvier Insurance (Best Place to Work)
- Birk Manufacturing, Inc. (Industry Innovator)
- Rossa Negra (New Business Award)
- Nature’s Art Village (Tourism Leader of the Year)
- • Lily Muir of ThayerMahan (Young Professional of the Year)
- • Erin Sullivan & Alyson Woznicki of Chamber ECT Education Council (Volunteers of the Year)
- • Nick Caplanson of Dime Bank (Board of Directors’ Special Award)
- • Southeastern CT Council of Governments (Strategic Partnership Award)
- • Nichola Johnson of the Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre (Cultural Coalitions’ Creative Entrepreneur Award)
 Photo Creds: Anne Ogden, Lighthouse Reflections Photography & Chamber ECT Team
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Job Opportunity with New London TreesNew London Trees is hiring for their summer programming!! Reach out to hello@newlondontrees.org to submit your resumes and/or if you have any questions!
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Justice Education Center Request for Proposals
The Justice Education Center, Inc., is seeking proposals from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to provide community engagement, prevention and intervention social services to individuals at risk of participation in gun violence and their families through CT Project Longevity, a gun violence reduction program. Services will be provided within the New London area.
You can read more about the projects here.
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If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at my Capitol office at 860-240-8512 or email me at Anthony.Nolan@cga.ct.gov. Don't forget to "Like" my official Facebook page and follow me on Twitter for news and legislative updates.
Sincerely,
Anthony Nolan
State Representative |
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