Explaining Your Electricity Bill
October 22, 2024If you saw an unwelcome rise to your electricity bill this month, I share your frustration and want to provide more information about the factors contributing to it.
Stay Alert! School Buses are Back on the Roads
September 5, 2024With school recently started, now is a good time for a reminder that we all need to be extra careful as school buses and students will be sharing the roads.
It is important that everyone does their part to keep our children safe as they head back to classes. One you familiarize yourself with the law, it becomes second nature just like other rules of the road.
Veterans with Disabilities Task Force Meeting
August 23, 2024The Veterans with Disabilities Task Force held a meeting last week. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, the task force centered this meeting around veterans affected by suicide and efforts to direct treatment to our heroes in need. We discussed how we can address this crisis and strategies moving forward. Click here to watch the meeting.
Protections Against Credit, Debit, and EBT Card Skimming
August 23, 2024There has been a significant uptick in credit, debit, and EBT card skimming scams throughout the country – as a result, the state is working to educate consumers and frontline workers on the signs of potential fraud.
CT's Free Community College Program Expanded
August 21, 2024I am excited to announce an expansion of tuition-free community college program in Connecticut! Now, any high school graduate and legal resident of Connecticut, even those with past college experience, can benefit.
CT Department of Public Health Launches Lead Free CT
August 19, 2024The Connecticut Department of Public Health just launched a great new campaign called Lead Free CT! The goal of the program is to protect children from the harmful health impacts of lead and create a lead-free Connecticut.
CTDOT Launches Statewide Enforcement to Combat Speeding
August 8, 2024This summer, the Connecticut Department of Transportation is collaborating with state and local law enforcement and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to launch a high-visibility anti-speeding enforcement campaign. The campaign aims to increase awareness and promote safer driving behaviors with increased speed limit enforcement. The campaign will run through September 5.
Artist Fellowship Program Accepting Applications
August 5, 2024The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) and its Artist Fellowship program is now accepting applications. The Artist Fellowship program provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut artists to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers. All artistic disciplines are eligible!