Rep. Scanlon led the unanimous vote to approve legislation mandating insurance coverage for mental health and treatment of substance abuse.
Connecticut is on way to passing safe gun storage law named after Ethan Song; now national legislation is being proposed.
This legislation would increase certain sexual harassment penalties, extend the time limits people have to file lawsuits for sexual assault
An amendment that mandates that funds taken in from taxing marijuana be partially spent on fighting substance abuse has been approved.
The bill passed unanimously and Christine Cohen (D-Guilford), who is co-chair of the Environment Committee, said its a big boost for farmers
New details about how many units and where the development could be located have been released.
By unanimous vote of the House, something rarely seen, a bill that protects Connecticut residents with pre-existing conditions passes.
Nearly, 3,000 Guilford residents voted on Tuesday.
“Hearing directly from constituents allows me to hear what issues are most important to them,” said Senator Cohen.
This plan will utilize a science-based tool, known as marine spatial planning, to make informed decisions around future uses.
The bill would allow prosecutors to charge the owner of a gun that isn’t properly stored.
Ethan Song's big brother has written a tribute, for legislators who are weighing a safe gun storage law called “Ethan’s Law”, to read.
“Every single Connecticut resident is feeling the effects of rising prescription drug costs,” said Rep. Scanlon.
Governor Lamont released his first budget plan on Wednesday; click below to see how Guilford fares under his plan that still needs approval.
Madison First Selectman Tom Banisch is pulling no punches - he doesn’t believe money from legalizing is worth baggage he said it will bring.
On family leave, Cohen said: This legislation will help to make Connecticut an attractive destination for business and employees.”
Resident was glad to see Guilford promote community as well as a better understanding and appreciation of other cultures.
Bill proposals aim to strengthen our health care system, environment and energy system
Cohen: “As a business owner with just over 30 employees, I can't necessarily afford to provide paid family leave like bigger employers"
The legislative package focuses on establishing a paid family and medical leave program, raising the minimum wage, and other training.
Sen. Christine Cohen (D-Guilford) today joined a unanimous and bipartisan vote to reappoint four ethnically and politically diverse judges.
Hoey noted that many borrowers have taxes in escrow so this wouldn’t apply to them, but there is a potential for motor vehicle taxes.
The bill, co-introduced by State Senator Cohen will prepare the state’s workforce for well-paying manufacturing and technical jobs.
Geballe is an experienced business executive, investor, advisor, and is currently a lecturer at the Yale School of Management.
This public option will provide relief for small businesses and affordable health care choices for their employees.
Guilford Police Department has completed its biennial citizen satisfaction survey.
Dozens of advocates for tougher gun control laws joined Ethan Song's parents on the steps of Guilford Town Hall to call for safe storage law
The three-week old shutting down of the federal government is having an impact on families who work for the government who live in Guilford
It didn’t take long for proponents of legalizing recreational marijuana to start making their case to the newly-convened General Assembly
Scanlon will be sworn into his third term representing Guilford and Branford one week from today.
Cohen: “These new laws will move Connecticut forward on healthcare and critical issues facing the women of our state.”
Recently elected 12th Senate District senator Christine Cohen has been named in charge of the General Assembly’s Committee on energy issues.
The owner of a dog who is slated to die has several issues with the way Board of Selectmen meetings are held in Guilford.
One town employee has just reached 40 years of service to Guilford.
Not only did Murphy easily win re-election, but the state elected a Democratic governor and the House and Senate also went heavily for Dems
CTLCV endorsed Cohen for this open seat because of her commitment to reducing reliance on single-use plastics, protecting Long Island Sound.
Here's a look at how local residents voted in federal, state and local races on Election Day.
Residents voted Tuesday to elect a new governor and are also casting their ballots on key local and state races and a U.S. Senate seat.
The Guilford businesswoman and former Major League Baseball player will face each other in 12th District race on November 6th.
As someone who has been deeply involved in her community, she has shown she will fight tirelessly for our values in Hartford.