Welcoming the news with cautious optimism, State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141) today applauded her colleagues on the Transportation Committee for choosing not to advance proposed legislation that would have decriminalized psilocybin in Connecticut.

House Bill 5297 (RAISED) – An Act Concerning the Decriminalization of Possession of Small Amounts of Psilocybin – which is colloquially referred to as “magic mushrooms” due to the hallucinogenic effects many users experience after consumption – would…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

In honor of Women’s History Month, State Rep. Tracy Marra was able to spend time in between legislative session days and committee meetings to tour local women-owned and women-run businesses in Darien.

Darien’s diverse population and business community offers myriad opportunities, especially for women-owned and run businesses like Barrett’s Bookstore, Digital Retail Partners, Dr. Katie, Darien Nature Center, Helen Ainson, Seasalt Darien, The Granola Bar, The Darien Association…

Friends and neighbors,

Early voting was approved by Connecticut voters in 2022. During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly authorized in-person early voting for elections held after April 1, 2024. Under this schedule, the first election utilizing early voting will be the Presidential Preference Primary on April 2, 2024.

The early voting dates for this election have been modified to reflect the Good Friday holiday and Easter Sunday. Early Voting will be held Tuesday, March 26 through…

In a press release, Attorney General Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Cafferelli announced the launch of a public service announcement regarding illegal, unsafe cannabis edibles made to look like common kid-friendly snacks.

“We’re still seeing highly potent illegal cannabis products that look like common kid snacks. These edibles are untested and unsafe, and can land kids in the hospital. If you see these products, keep them away from children and report them at ct.gov/reportillegalcannabis,”…

During today’s Transportation Committee meeting, Rep. Tom O’Dea proposed an amendment to a separate piece of legislation that would make it illegal for drivers to use cannabis. Incredibly, Connecticut law enforcement officers are currently prohibited from stopping drivers who they suspect or can even see are using cannabis while behind the wheel!

As drivers, we know that using alcohol creates a potentially dangerous situation and for that reason there are strict limits on impairment. However, for…

Earlier today, I had the opportunity to ask an official from the NTSB about impaired driving, specifically driving under the influence of alcohol AND other drugs, including cannabis.

His answer was enlightening, especially when he said many states stop testing for other substances once a level of impairment is reached.

Highlighting Women’s History Month and honoring women-owned businesses and local women who are making a difference right here in our community, yesterday State Rep. Tracy Marra met with Darien’s Dr. Katie.

Dr. Katie, owned by Katie Takayasu, combines traditional Western medicine with complementary modalities like acupuncture, mind-body medicine, botanical medicine, and nutrition to help patients holistically achieve their goals. More information about her practice can be found at https://www.drkatie.com/…

Marra strongly opposed the DOT-backed plan, deeming it “misguided.” She contended that if BAC levels are under scrutiny, a study should also examine the impact of driving under the influence of recreational marijuana, which was legalized in Connecticut in July 2021.

“You’ve got cars that are filled with people on cannabis driving by, and the police can’t even pull them over. It just doesn’t make sense,” she said. “I realize that we do, obviously, have a high fatality level on our roads, but what…

Voicing concerns about residents using federally illegal, mind-altering substances to self-medicate, its safe use, and the potential for increases in psychotic episodes for users, State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141) today testified in strong opposition to a bill that will decriminalize psilocybin in Connecticut.

House Bill 5297 (RAISED) – An Act Concerning the Decriminalization of Possession of Small Amounts of Psilocybin – which is colloquially referred to as “magic mushrooms” due to the hallucinogenic…

This Friday, March 1st is the annual National Day of Unplugging, a 24-hour period where people commit to removing, or seriously limiting, their technology use.

This annual event, conceived as a way for people to easily relax and unwind, is celebrated on the first Friday of March beginning at sunset and continues until sunset of the following day.

Now, we all know how difficult it is to be unplugged for a full 24 hours, but even limiting technology use will have a positive, calming effect. Disconnecting…