State Representative Mary Welander

06/01/2026

Thank you Rep. Rosa DeLauro for this much needed funding to get this project started. I was honored to be a part of this announcement.

WOODBRIDGE, Conn. (WTNH) — The Town of Woodbridge is getting $1 million from the federal government to establish an emergency operations center. The building will help crews respond to emergencies.…

05/28/2026

The state is committing $22.5 million from our Federal Cuts Response Fund to support Connecticut’s dairy farmers. Learn more: https://www.housedems.ct.gov/welander/protecting-workers-rights-support-dairy-farmers

05/24/2026

As we approach Memorial Day, I extend my wishes for a safe and meaningful holiday. I encourage you to join the community at the various events and parades listed here: https://www.housedems.ct.gov/welander/protecting-workers-rights-support-dairy-farmers

05/23/2026

I hope you will join us for the ceremony honoring our veterans.

05/23/2026

One of the most important events I attend every year. Where we honor those who served our country and either gave everything during that service or have passed away over the last year. Ninety souls from Derby and Shelton recognized this year.

05/22/2026

Office of Governor Ned Lamont signed a Connecticut House Democrats priority bill into law aimed at protecting and enhancing workers’ rights across Connecticut. Learn more here: https://www.housedems.ct.gov/welander/protecting-workers-rights-support-dairy-farmers

05/12/2026

We passed a bipartisan budget that significantly boosts support for the state’s education system and invests an additional $300 million into the Early Childhood Education Endowment. Learn more: https://www.housedems.ct.gov/welander/state-budget-invests-our-children-train-station-upgrades-underway

05/06/2026

It’s Sine Die! We gavel out at midnight tonight - 4 hours to go and more good bills to hear.

04/27/2026

We’ve advanced legislation setting up some common sense procedures closing loopholes in Connecticut’s homeschooling laws. The measure also balancing the rights and privacy of the parents who are responsibly educating their children. Learn more here: https://www.housedems.ct.gov/welander/lower-electric-bills-closing-homeschooling-loopholes

04/25/2026

The House unanimously passed a bill strengthening and expanding support for Connecticut veterans.

Learn more: https://www.housedems.ct.gov/welander/calling-more-early-child-care-funding