Minnie Gonzalez

The impact on federal employees from the prolonged government shutdown is increasingly affecting the livelihood of over 1,500 Connecticut residents and their families. Each additional day they work for no pay - child care, mortgages, food and car payments, to name a few, are falling behind and there is no indication for when paychecks will resume.

There is still time to get quality and affordable insurance coverage! With several new plan structures available this year, Access Health CT has decided to extend their enrollment period until Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.

I am pleased to share that Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) student loan refinancing program, Refi CT helps students and families manage student loan debt.

Cold weather is headed our way in the coming months and the Connecticut Community Action Agency (CAA) Network is accepting energy assistance applications ahead of the 2018-2019 heating season.

Recent news coverage and discourse may be particularly difficult for sexual assault survivors and their loved ones as the nation grapples with this difficult issue. I want to remind everyone that survivors of sexual assault are not alone and helpful resources are available.

A new season brings new laws. As we look to the beginning of October, we should take note that over 70 new laws go into effect on October 1.

The annual Open Enrollment Period for the state’s Affordable Care Act health insurance exchange is November 1st through December 15th for coverage beginning January 1, 2019.

On Friday, September 21, the CT Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a Stand Down event at its Rocky Hill campus, offering veterans medical screenings, employment and educational assistance, recovery services, and more.