WESTPORT–Multiple Emmy-winning broadcast journalist Alisyn Camerota will serve as the moderator at Westport Journal’s “Libations and Legislation” event.

On Feb. 3 at 5:45 p.m., the eve of Hartford’s 2026 legislative session, Westport Journal will host a panel discussion with the town’s Hartford representatives. Register here.

Senator Ceci Maher, D-26, Representatives Jonathan Steinberg, D-136, and Dominique Johnson, D-143, will join scores of Westport Journal readers for a discussion on a range of topics, expected to include

• Traffic in Westport
• The future of the Cribari Bridge
• How the Housing Growth law may impact Westport
• Energy affordability
• Covering federal cuts to food, healthcare and social services
• Education funding

Alisyn Camerota has spent three decades in the television news business, and has earned two Emmys, as well as the Edward R. Murrow Award for her breaking news coverage of Hurricane Maria’s impact on Puerto Rico. She also has been awarded a duPont-Columbia Award for her coverage of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. She recently joined Scripps News as their Special Projects Anchor.

Doors will open at 5:45 and wine, cheese and a special winter cocktail will be on hand. The panel will begin at 6:45.

The event is free to attend but attendees must register beforehand here. 

The Westport Journal LIVE series is underwritten by the KMS Team at Compass.

Libations and Legislation

Feb. 3, 2026. Doors at 5:45 p.m., panel at 6:45
Christ and Holy Trinity Church
75 Church Lane
Westport