Posted on May 22, 2024

It was such a joy heading back to the Norwich Free Academy, the high school that I graduated from in 2001 to attend their Welcome Home event for NFA Alumni Leadership. I was joined by State Representatives Tim Ackert (R-8), Derell Wilson (D-46), Kevin Brown (D-56), State Senator Cathy Osten (D-19) and Mayor Peter Nystrom (R-Norwich) for what was one of the very best events I can remember in quite some time.

We were greeted by members of NFA’s Young Voters Society and had a wonderful discussion with…

Posted on May 20, 2024

Hartford- Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 24-14 (formerly H.B. No. 5404, An Act Concerning Military Training and Experience and the Driver’s License Endorsement to Operate Fire Apparatus) into law this week after the bill gained overwhelming support in the state legislature during the 2024 legislative session. This new law will help streamline the bureaucracy on certifications for active-duty military personnel and fire departments regarding Q license endorsements by granting reciprocity…

Posted on May 10, 2024

“After H.B. No. 5350 passed in the House on Monday night, I want to thank Senators Somers and Harding for their advocacy and fighting so aggressively in the final hours of session to get this vital piece of legislation through the senate. This is such an important bill for those who live on and utilize Beach Pond for family recreation and for the surrounding areas overall.

Now that the bill has passed both chambers, it is my hope that Governor Lamont will sign it into law. There have been many instances…