Prior to a panel discussion on the country’s mental health crisis, State Representative Tracy Marra was fortunate to spend a few minutes talking with former US Congressman Patrick Kennedy during a pre-event reception at the Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Wednesday night.

A guest of Silver Hill Hospital CEO and Medical Director Andrew Gerber, former Congressman Kennedy was in Stamford for a talk and panel discussion on the mental health crisis, and to press for increasing access…

For the second consecutive year, Connecticut’s largest business organization recognized State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141) with a perfect voting score on key bills during the 2024 legislative session that shape Connecticut’s business climate and spur economic growth.

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) ranked all state lawmakers based on their support for the business community’s positions on 12 important policies. The bills all affect job creation, small business growth…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an exotic, invasive pest that feeds on trees, including about 47% of the trees in our state, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES). These pests have the power to decimate forests and cause untold damage, including destruction of fruit-bearing trees which could negatively impact the state’s agricultural producers.

The spotted lanternfly was first found in Fairfield County in 2020 and has been spreading rapidly…

I just wanted you to know that at the conclusion of each legislative session, the non-partisan Office of Legislative Research compiles reports on public acts organized by topics. These reports include various topics such as “Acts Affecting Seniors,” “Acts Affecting Criminal Justice and Safety,” “Acts Affecting Business and Jobs,” and much more.

Click here to access the full range of reports.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I wanted you to know that several new laws took effect on July 1st that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I highlighted some of them below.

An expanded list of those that took effect, along with summaries, can be accessed here.

An Act Concerning Coerced Debt (Public Act: 24-77)

• More than likely one of the most important bills passed this session to protect victims of domestic violence, this new law permits a victim of financial abuse to contact…
  Read More

Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency will receive a $14,000,000 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for the MLK Corridor Equitable Mobility Enhancement Project.

“This $14 million will be transformational for Southwestern Connecticut—creating safer, cleaner, and more accessible thoroughfares for the people of Norwalk,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “The MLK Corridor Equitable Mobility Enhancement Project is…

State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141) will be hosting a post-session “Coffee & Conversation” to meet with constituents at the Darien Diner from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8^th.

Constituents and concerned Connecticut residents are encouraged to attend to meet with Rep. Marra to ask questions or share concerns regarding state government and the recently-completed legislative session that ended on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

“I look forward to seeing friends and constituents over a cup of coffee to discuss…

State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141) today applauded the state Bond Commission’s anticipated allocation of nearly $7 million for several local projects, including redevelopment of pedestrian infrastructure, the arts, and support for charter schools during their upcoming scheduled meeting later this week.

The state Bond Commission is scheduled to meet on Friday, June 7^th and expected to allocate substantial funding for hundreds of state projects, including more than $3.4 million to the Norwalk…

State Representative Tracy Marra joined her colleagues from the Norwalk delegation, visitors, friends, and other stakeholders in the North lobby of the Capitol today for the annual Norwalk Day events.

Norwalk Day is a fantastic time where local businesses come to Hartford to display their offerings and services to lawmakers and guests, and to highlight the incredible diversity of offerings within the city.  Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling joined restaurant owners and workers, oystermen, healthcare providers,…