(photo) Sen. Hwang: Fairfield pop-up biz emphasizes kindness, mental health awareness

For Immediate Release Sen. Hwang: Fairfield pop-up biz emphasizes kindness, mental health awareness FAIRFIELD – Sen. Tony Hwang today highlighted a local pop-up business which emphasizes that you are not alone. Ellie Haney, with the support of her childhood best friend, Emma Kilbride, co-founded their own company “Here For You” to communicate that important mental […]

“Very good news for Easton.”

State Approves Bond Funding for Easton EMS Building Easton Courier “This is very good news for Easton,” Sen. Tony Hwang said. “Upgrading the town’s EMS facility is a multi-step process, and these state funds are appreciated. Improvements to the Easton Volunteer EMS will support efforts that will save lives. “   State Approves Bond Funding […]

The “cost differential is staggering.” Sen. Hwang addresses eBook disparities

‘Tens of thousands down the drain’: CT officials aim for first-in-the-nation action to address eBook costs Hartford Courant Connecticut libraries spend millions of taxpayer dollars a year leasing audio and eBooks for digital collections. But unlike the physical books that stay on the shelves, most digital titles, librarians say, will disappear after two years. They want that changed. […]

(Listen) $$ available to heighten security at CT houses of worship.

More and more places of worship are at risk of attacks. Connecticut has released $5 million to help facilities heighten security measures. Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the Bonding Subcommittee of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, explained to WICC’s Melissa in the Morning how the money can help and who can benefit from […]