PORTLAND – The Red Cross has recently reported a national shortage of its blood supply. State Representative Christie Carpino and State Senator Norm Needleman sponsored a blood drive at the Waverly Senior Center on Thursday, October 5th to help raise awareness -and donations-locally.  Each donation goes toward life-saving treatment and transfusions for hospital patients in need of blood, plasma, and platelets.

“I am so proud of our community’s participation and the fact that we were able to help the…

There will be Informational Public Hearing hosted by the Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 8^th, at the Legislative Office Building, Room 2C, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. I encourage you to participate in the hearing if you have a comment or concern with state policies impacting Connecticut veterans.

All Connecticut veterans, military personnel, advocates, and their loved ones are invited to share issues or concerns related to veterans and military…