Free Speech is for Everyone
July 21, 2020It’s come to my attention that several dozen lawn signs supporting the Black Lives Matter movement have been taken from people’s homes in our dist
Police Accountability Legislation Announced
July 13, 2020On July 4th - Continue to Stay Safe
June 30, 2020As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, I want to urge caution and common sense.
DMV Reopening Plan
June 24, 2020One of the many frustrations wrought by the pandemic is the months-long delay in the granting of new driver's licenses.
Some Good Fiscal News
June 17, 2020Here's some good news about Connecticut's fiscal picture.
Despite the pervasive narrative that Connecticut is bad for business, we rank high in some key metrics. While the pandemic has hit all states and most business sectors extraordinarily hard, it's important to recognize glimmers of hope when we see them. Here are four:
In Solidarity
June 10, 2020As an American who has lived through the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK, the Civil Rights era, Kent State, the Vietnam War and all the wars that followed, 9-11 and numerous economic meltdowns, I have never in my life been so heartbroken and worried for my fellow citizens.
DEEP Outlines State Park Operations Plan Heading Into Summer Season
May 22, 2020As Connecticut begins to reopen and we approach the summer months, we're all going to want to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. However, we must do so responsibly and in a way that ensures everyone's health and safety.
Resources for Victims & Survivors of Domestic Violence
May 13, 2020The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and its 18 member organizations have been working hard to provide services that meet the evolving needs of those suffering from intimate partner violence during this public health crisis.