Bethlehem’s Jared McCool Named Outstanding Young Farmer

Posted on March 21, 2024

PHOTO (from left to right): Amanda Fargo-Johnson, Agriculture Programs Director for the Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development Area, Jared McCool, Connecticut’s Outstanding Young Farmer award recipient, and State Representative Karen Reddington-Hughes (R-66).

 HARTFORD – Agriculture Day took place at the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 20, allowing Vo-Ag students from across the state to showcase their talents and have an opportunity to meet with state lawmakers. State Representative Karen

Early Voting: What You Need to Know

Posted on March 18, 2024

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 Thursday, March

Reddington-Hughes’ Agri-Tourism Study Bill Considered by Insurance Committee

Posted on March 12, 2024

Hartford – The legislature’s Insurance & Real Estate Committee held a Public Hearing on Tuesday afternoon to consider several pieces of proposed legislation. State Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes (R-66) testified before the committee in support of one of her proposals, H.B. 5462 An Act Requiring a Study of Civil Liability Protections for Farmers Offering Agri-Tourism Activities in the State.

 “It’s encouraging that there is an increase in visits to local farms and we want to support that enthusiasm,

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