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Dear Neighbor,
Spring may be a little delayed, but it's on its way. My commitment to representing the 29th District will always be here. Central to my role as a legislator is making life a little easier for my constituents and ensuring Connecticut remains a state they are proud to call home.
Over the next several weeks, the legislature will focus on reaffirming that services such as health care, education, and child care are accessible in our community and so much more, including this year's budget, which will be even more challenging given what's going on in Washington.
The legislative session ends on June 4th. It will get done. I will keep you posted.
I will be participating in a childcare event later this month. Keep scrolling for more details and useful information, including information about the parade and rally in honor of the UConn Women's Basketball team, which collected an unprecedented 12th national championship on Sunday.
Sincerely,
Kerry Wood
State Representative
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| The UConn Women's Basketball parade celebrating their 12th national championship has been moved to Sunday, at 1 p.m. Please click on the image below for more details. |
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Please join me, fellow State Representatives Amy Morrin Bello and Kate Farrar, for a Community Conversation on Childcare via Zoom on Thursday, April 24th, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
You can register for this worthwhile event by clicking on the image below. |
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We had a very nice turnout at our "Coffee With Your Legislators" event at Heirloom Market. Sen. John Fonfara and I enjoyed spending time with you, informing you on what we're up to in Hartford, and taking your questions.
I look forward to seeing you all again soon! |
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The Transportation Security Administration issued an important message recently that will affect anyone who travels on domestic commercial flights.
Beginning on May 7, anyone who wishes to travel on a domestic commercial flight must have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of documentation.
What is a REAL ID?
A REAL ID is a state-issued ID that meets minimum security standards to access federal facilities and board domestic flights. The program was implemented following a 9/11 commission recommendation on making air travel and federal facilities more secure. |
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When will I need a REAL ID?
- Starting May 7, you will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities (such as nuclear power plants, military bases, and other federal buildings).
How do I get a REAL ID?
- You can visit your local DMV to learn more and apply for a REAL ID, or at the CT information portal here.
- In Connecticut, you'll need:
- a U.S. passport or U.S. birth certificate;
- a Social Security card; and
- two pieces of mail from two different sources dated within 90 days to prove that you live in Connecticut.
- For all new applications for a driver's license, as well as out-of-state transfers to Connecticut licenses, you will automatically be issued a REAL ID.
How do I know if I already have a REAL ID?
- Check your driver's license or ID to see if it has a gold star in the upper right corner, like the accompanying graphic. If you do, then you have a verified REAL ID.
What other forms of ID are acceptable?
- A U.S. passport.
- State-issued Enhanced Driver's Licenses and identification cards are also acceptable, though Connecticut does not issue them.
For more information, visit the following:
Department of Homeland Security website
CT Department of Motor Vehicles website
CT Information Portal website
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) invites the public to learn more about and comment on Connecticut 2055, a strategic blueprint highlighting the goals, performance measures, policies, and investments needed to develop the state's transportation system over the next 30 years.
To learn more, please click HERE. |
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