CURRENT NEWS

Legislative Update 1.15

January 15, 2026

First, a severe weather protocol goes into effect tonight, beginning at 5 p.m. through noon tomorrow. Temperatures are expected to dip into the teens with wind chills making it feel even colder.

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$70 Million To Protect Health Care Subsidies

December 12, 2025

This week, the U.S. Senate failed to extend federal Affordable Care Act subsidies. As a result, Governor Lamont announced that the state expects to spend roughly $70 million next year to make up for the loss. These funds will come from a $500 million contingency reserve we created during last month’s special session to address potential federal cuts to safety-net programs.

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Legislative Update 12.5

December 5, 2025

The state's severe cold weather protocol went into effect for the first time this year on Thursday afternoon and will go through Tuesday at noon.

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