Elimination of Single-use Styrofoam Containers Bill Passes
May 21, 2019HB 5384, An Act Requiring the Elimination of Single-use Styrofoam Containers receives bipartisan support and passes the House earlier today.
House Passes Offshore Wind Bill
May 14, 2019The House of Representatives gave its approval today, to a renewable energy measure expected to position the state as a leader in green technology. The legislation, HB 7156, An Act Concerning The Procurement Of Energy Derived From Offshore Wind, would authorize the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind and ultimately transform the state’s net zero carbon energy portfolio into a new maritime industry.
Governor Lamont Outlines Budget
February 20, 2019Governor Lamont unveiled his proposal for a two-year budget.
Senate and House Democrats Announce 2019 Legislative Priorities
February 4, 2019Democrats in the Connecticut General Assembly announced joint priorities for the 2019 legislative session. The legislative priorities include establishing a paid family and medical leave program, raising the minimum wage, investing in job training and the state’s workforce pipeline, supporting small businesses, making prescription drugs more affordable, creating a Green New Deal for Connecticut and increasing access to the ballot box.
Help for CT Federal Employees in Shutdown
January 17, 2019The 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.
Access Health CT Deadline Is Saturday
December 13, 2018This Saturday, Dec. 15, is the last day to enroll for health insurance through Access Health CT, so if you or anyone else you know is interested, then don’t delay.
Let's celebrate Small Business Day
November 17, 2018Merchants across Connecticut are getting ready for this year’s Small Business Saturday – a perfect time after Thanksgiving to shop for the holiday season while patronizing smaller stores in our own community and helping the local economy.
Medicare Part D/Advantage Plan Open Enrollment
November 2, 2018The time for Medicare Annual Part D and Advantage Plan open enrollment for next year is underway! Open enrollment for these two health insurance programs started October 15, and will close on December 7, 2018.