In a press release, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced it is awarding funding to nine transit districts and municipalities to develop and pilot an on-demand microtransit service.

Microtransit service is an accessible, on-demand mode of transportation that uses a smartphone app or phone number to request and schedule a ride within designated service areas.

The Program was authorized by Public Act 22-40, and the following municipalities and transit service providers were…

In a press release, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) announced that the Animal Population Control Program (APCP) began accepting applications for the Low-Income Program to assist eligible Connecticut residents with vaccination and sterilization of their owned pets on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Application forms are available for download in English and Spanish at https://portal.ct.gov/DOAG/Regulatory/Regulatory/Animal-Population-Control-Program. They must be completed and returned…

Connecticut’s largest business organization recognized State Representative Kathleen McCarty with a perfect voting score on key bills impacting Connecticut’s economic growth and business climate during the 2023 legislative session.

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) ranked all state lawmakers based on their support for the business community’s positions on 10 important policies. The bills all affect job creation, small business growth and economic stability in Connecticut.

The…

It was a pleasure to be at Murphy School in Montville with Kindergarten teacher Katy King, left, and Jenny Natale, Kindergarten teacher and MEA president.

It was exciting to attend and participate in Mrs. King’s kindergarten class. The children, Mrs. King, and the para educators were all very engaged. The classroom environment was very nurturing and joyful with a lot of learning activities taking place.

It was a great experience for me to witness firsthand Mrs. King teaching her kindergarten students.…

State Representative Kathleen McCarty, her daughter Danielle, granddaughter Adelle and their little French bulldog Sassie, joined Waterford First Selectman Rob Brule, Jody Nazarchyk, Sarah Gilman Mallari, Matt Keatley, Amanda Gates LaMothe, Rep. Holly Cheeseman, and Kathie Verano, Exec Dir. of Safe Futures, and hundreds of others for the annual Safe Futures 4k.

I wanted to remind you that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase breast cancer awareness and education, while also promoting research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

I am proud to help spread the word about the importance of this cause, which is meaningful to so many families in our community.

Please get regular medical checkups and mammograms and contact medical professionals if you have questions or concerns. If you have not yet scheduled…

CT Mission of Mercy (CTMOM) is a two-day clinic that provides free dental care to the underserved and uninsured in Connecticut; those who would otherwise go without this care.

Dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, x-rays, oral health instructions, fillings, extractions, and other services will be provided by hundreds of dental and medical volunteers, including dozens of UConn Health students, residents and faculty members. Additionally, more than 400 community volunteers assist in non-medical…

State Rep. Kathleen McCarty, Ranking Member of the Education Committee, joined colleagues, and Connecticut Education Association (CEA) leadership and members for a press conference unveiling the results of their most recent member survey that looks into teacher job satisfaction, retention and supports.

According to the CEA sponsored study,  more than 75% of teachers are “frustrated and burned out,” an 8% increase from last year. The study also identified that almost as many educators are considering…

State Rep. Kathleen McCarty joined elders, Mohegan Tribal Council members, Saint Bernard School representatives, and state and local officials for a celebration of the Mohegan Tribe’s acquisition of land that includes Saint Bernard School, and concurrent agreement for a long-term lease with the school.

The event was jointly hosted by Saint Bernard School and the Mohegan Tribal Nation in the school’s gymnasium, and featured an acapella performance by the “Tone Commandments.”

This new partnership has…