Movies at Warner Theatre
August 25, 2022The Warner Theater in Torrington will screen Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles tonight at 7 pm in the Oneglia Auditorium.
CT's Sales Tax Free Week Starts Tomorrow!
August 20, 2022Connecticut's 2022 Sales Tax Free Week is August 21 through August 27. This is a great opportunity to take the kids back-to-school shopping or to treat yourself or your loved ones while saving.
Supporting CT's Hospitality Industry
August 12, 2022Connecticut's hospitality industry was hit hard by COVID-19. While many of our favorite restaurants, hotels, wineries, breweries, entertainment venues and more have made progress in their recovery, we know they're still trying to rebuild. Starting this week, more than 1,700 eligible CT-based hospitality businesses will receive checks in the mail through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development's CT Hospitality Industry Support Program.
Insurance Companies are Proposing a Rate Hike
August 8, 2022Insurance companies have requested that the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) approve a rate increase by an average of 20.4% for plans starting in 2023, a steep spike from the 8.6% average rate increase request for 2022. Insurers claim this proposed hike is a result of the rising costs of healthcare and pharmaceuticals, but it comes at a time when we are already facing the highest inflation rates in 40 years.
There's still time to apply for CT Child Tax Payments!
July 26, 2022There's still time to apply for Connecticut's Child Tax Payments!
988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Offers 24/7 Support
July 25, 2022Those who are experiencing a mental health crisis no longer need to remember 1-800-273-8255 or wait hours for help. They can now call or text the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, to connect with mental health professionals who are trained to respond to these emergencies.
Rep. Cook: Weekly 7-14
July 15, 2022I am pleased to share ReEmployCT, a revamped and modern Connecticut Department of Labor online platform that streamlines services and facilitates unemployment and tax filing.
New Laws in Effect
July 11, 2022A number of new laws that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2022 legislative session to implement meaningful change in our state took effect in Connecticut on July 1, 2022.