Capitol Update, October 24th

I enjoyed being part of the Wilderness School’s 50th Anniversary celebration this past weekend, my first and long-awaited visit to this Department of Children and Families facility in East Hartland.

The Wilderness School provides an Outward Bound type of experience to youth ages 13-21, to help them develop skills like resilience, getting along with others, confidence, and leadership. Outings range from one weekend to 20 days, and take place at the camp, and throughout Connecticut and New England.

The Wilderness School is a gem within the 62nd District and I was pleased to make its acquaintance.

As the colder months approach, I want to remind you of tips to be bear aware and a new law has taken effect to help avoid potentially harmful conflict. The Dept. of Environmental and Energy Protection has released an updated statement on safety tips as black bears begin their pre-hibernation routines. Click the button below for more information.

All Connecticut veterans, military personnel, advocates, and their loved ones are invited to share issues or concerns related to veterans and military affairs in our state. The Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee will be hosting an informational Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 8^th. You can sign up for the hearing by clicking the button below.

Calling all Connecticut college students! The Connecticut General Assembly is accepting applications for its annual internship program. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are interesting in pursuing a career in civics. Learn more by clicking the button below.