Medicare Open Enrollment For 2020
October 17, 2019Through December 7 you can evaluate your options for Medicare and determine what coverage will meet your needs in the upcoming year. Please note that if you are currently on Medicare and prefer to stay with your existing coverage you don't have to do anything.
October - Breast Cancer Awareness
October 16, 2019October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The probability of contracting Breast Cancer is affected by preventable behavior as well as genetics, making early detection possible and life-saving. Prevention is key to the fight against breast cancer.
Flu Season In Full Swing!
October 11, 2019Flu season, which runs from October to May, is in full swing so it is important to get vaccinated.
DRS Unilaterally Expanded The Sales Tax
September 17, 2019The state Department of Revenue Services (DRS) over-reached, or misinterpreted, the state budget and unilaterally expanded the sales tax.
Winter Heating Assistance Applications Open
September 9, 2019Back to school season serves as a reminder that the cold months of winter are fast approaching and many residents across the state will be in need of assistance to pay their heating bills.
Sales Tax Free Week
August 14, 2019Summer is coming to a close and kids will soon be heading back to school. To help working families prepare – and save – Connecticut offers its annual Sales Tax Free Week. From Sunday, August 18 through Saturday, August 24, you can save on clothing and footwear - and send your kids back to school in style!
Summary Of Major Legislation Passed
August 9, 2019The 2019 legislative session was demanding as ever and I’m grateful my colleagues and I were able to pass a balanced state budget that helps workers and people on fixed incomes, encourages economic growth and makes critical investments for our state – and all without raising our income tax.
Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect Aug 1
July 29, 2019We’re just a few days away from a new law taking effect that will help contribute to a better environment. Our statewide efforts to curb the use of single-use plastic bags goes into effect on Aug. 1.