Red Flag Law
May 14, 2021Connecticut enacted our country’s first “Red Flag” law in 1999 following a devastating mass shooting at the Connecticut Lottery.
Vaccine Eligibility Expands to Ages 12-15
May 14, 2021With summer just around the corner, Governor Lamont announced great news for the children and families of Connecticut.
Help With Broadband Access
May 5, 2021The Office of State Broadband, within the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel announced it is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
April 22, 2021The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released details on the application and eligibility requirements for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The funding – included in the American Rescue Plan and run by the SBA – will assist the hardest-hit restaurants with the funds they need to meet payroll, purchase COVID-related supplies, and recover industry jobs lost during the pandemic.
Eligibility For Stimulus Funds
April 15, 2021This year’s extended tax deadline, May 17th, is just over a month away. Filing your taxes is more important than ever to ensure you receive critical federal stimulus money that may be available to you.
Renters' Rebate Program Opens April 1st
March 31, 2021The Renters' Rebate program opens April 1st, and runs through October 1st. This program provides rental reimbursement to elderly and disabled residents in need. These rebates can be up to $900 for married couples and $700 for individuals. The amount is based on a graduated income scale and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the prior calendar year.
New Investments In Early Childhood Programs
March 27, 2021Governor Lamont announced that millions of dollars in new investments will be made to childcare programs that go hand-in-hand with our efforts to enhance early childhood education and services in the state.
BPRC Hard At Work
March 25, 2021It is an honor to work with a great group of legislators from across the state that day-in and day-out put our communities first in everything they do. This legislative session poses unique challenges, but the important work of representing our constituencies moves forward.