Posted on July 15, 2024
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…
Posted on July 8, 2024
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.
Posted on July 2, 2024
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…
