CT's Paid Family & Medical Leave Program Set To Start
December 3, 2021Connecticut's landmark Paid Family and Medical Leave Program applications are now being accepted for Connecticut residents who want to participate in the state’s program. Claims are being accepted for qualifying events that are happening on or after January 1, 2022.
Access Health CT Waives Requirement for Certain Small Businesses
December 3, 2021From now until December 15, small businesses in Connecticut can obtain group health insurance regardless of the number of employees who enroll thanks to Access Health CT's Employee Participation Waiver Period.
Excellent Fiscal News For Connecticut
November 1, 2021Our state currently has $3.1 billion saved in this fund, making Connecticut a national leader in budget reserves! The Pew Charitable Trusts found that, in 2020, Connecticut’s reserves grew the second-fastest nationally, even in the midst of a global pandemic.
Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period Begins Today
November 1, 2021Good news! If you are looking for good, quality, healthcare the annual Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period begins today, November 1 and runs through January 15, 2022.
Unemployment Benefits Overpayment Waiver
October 19, 2021The Connecticut Department of Labor recently reported that around 13,000 unemployment benefit recipients received overpayments throughout the pandemic.
Fines for Distracted Driving Increased
October 14, 2021As life starts to return to normal and the holidays arrive, many of us will be back on the road again. More time on the road means more opportunities for distracted driving. As of October 1, penalties for texting and driving increased in an effort to stop distracted driving.
New Laws Going Into Effect
October 1, 2021Several new laws in Connecticut went into effect. These laws are a result of the hard work of my colleagues and I during the 2021 session as we pushed for change that would benefit all Connecticut residents.
Hartford Public Library Inauguration
October 1, 2021It was a bittersweet day as more than 25 years later we finally have this facility that will serve children and adults who were children when this effort began.