Robyn A. Porter

Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 18 and runs through Saturday, August 24. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.

If you saw an unwelcome rise in your electricity bill this month, I share your frustration and want to provide more information about the factors contributing to it.

I hope you are all doing well. The summer is breezing away. You will see that as you scroll through this email, but first, did you know August is Black Business Month? Let's recognize and support these businesses which are vital to our economy!

Early voting begins today through Sunday for the August 13th State Primary Election! If you are not registered and want to vote during this period before the Primary Election you can file your voter registration application - for a party holding a primary - with the registrars of voters by noon on the day before you want to vote.

I was happy to attend today's flag unveiling ceremony in Hartford to commemorate the beginning of National Breastfeeding Month.

The Connecticut Education Association (CEA), the state's largest group of public school teachers, has a "Report Card" system that evaluates legislators’ voting records, advocacy, and efforts to advance the organization's priorities over the two-year legislative cycle, including preserving collective bargaining, protecting pensions and supporting policies that enhance public education.

I want to wish you a fun and safe Independence Day.

The New Haven Health Department's Third Annual Momma's Love Community Day, a health fair for the whole family, will be held on Saturday, July 13th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Goffe Street Park.