I hope everyone got to enjoy some trick or treating this past Tuesday night. I know my family, dressed up as Woody, Jesse and Buzz Lightyear, sure did. But spooky season, in a very New England fashion, ended abruptly Wednesday morning with an early snowfall. As temperatures drop, I want to remind everyone that my office is readily available should you need help with fuel and heating assistance applications.
This was another week packed full of legislative hearings. Monday, I chaired another hearing of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. Many bills concerning behavioral health in carceral settings and mental health commitments were brought forth for a hearing before the committee. In addition to chairing this committee, I also sit on the Judiciary Committee, which held a hearing on Tuesday on legislation related to probate and family matters. We are in the thick of the committee hearing season and I look forward to continuing this work as we begin to report bills out.
After the hearing Monday morning, some members of the Disabled American Veterans stopped by for Statehouse tour. While most of the tour was left to our very knowledgeable Statehouse tour guides, I more than happily met up with them for meet and greet to talk about some of the most pressing issues facing our veterans.
