Operation Fuel has extended its winter/spring assistance program until Friday, June 12....TOMORROW! If you are having trouble paying your electric, gas, water or other energy costs like deliverable fuel oil, please reach out to 2-1-1 or visit /get-help
I appreciate CVS working with us to expand COVID testing in Connecticut, particularly our urban centers. Expanding our testing capacity is key to safely reopening Connecticut.
The House Democratic Caucus is missing a bright light today. Linda Orange’s legacy is about standing up for first responders across the state, standing up for her constituents and standing up for her family. Linda was one of the strongest legislators that I have known. I will miss my friend and colleague Linda Orange.
Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Thank you to Hartford’s Jefferson Radiology for inviting me to see the latest technology in mammography, 3D Tomosynthesis. We approved legislation that encourages higher risk women to have breast cancer screenings, with the patient not having to pay a deductible or co-pay. The new law (Public Act 19-117) takes effect January 1, 2020.
The Parkville Market is the kind of development that attracts additional investment and growth. The Hartford Delegation really came together to ensure this project had the state support it needed. I’m excited...and hungry...for the grand opening in 2020. Thank you Carlos and Chelsea Mouta for the tour and celebration!
Congratulations Hartford’s Max Kothari and Express Kitchens - Cabinets & Countertops for your incredible expansion into Boston and their Hartford solar project. Express Kitchens’ home is Hartford’s North End. Your commitment to community is incredible.
This episode of 1st District Spotlight highlights the West End Farmers' Market of Hartford on Farmington Avenue.The market is a hub of community, activity and healthy shopping from spring into the fall, come check it out!
Next Wednesday...late afternoon...Family fun at Dillon Stadium! City of Hartford’s and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Dillon Stadium Community Day.
It was amazing to get a sneak peek at the Community Safety Coalition's Summer Youth Leadership Academy’s policy presentation that the students will be delivering to public officials on the 19th. These are incredibly talented young people who are very engaged in their community.
Celebrating with many of the people who ran the marathon that was paid FMLA. Today Office of Governor Ned Lamont signed the bill into law. Kudos to our House Labor Chair State Representative Robyn Porter and all the legislators and advocates who worked so hard on this
