COVID-19 Temporary Housing Assistance Available
August 20, 2020If you have been affected by the ongoing COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic and are struggling to pay your rent or mortgage, the Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) partnered to offer temporary assistance programs.
State Leaders Unveil "Take Back Our Grid Act"
August 20, 2020On the steps of the State Capitol Monday, State Senator Norm Needleman and State Representative David Arconti, the chairs of the Energy and Technology Committee, and ranking committee members unveiled the "Take Back Our Grid Act." The legislation seeks to hold Connecticut utilities responsible and provide stronger protections for ratepayers.
PURA Schedules Hearing on Eversource Rate Increase
August 12, 2020You have the opportunity to express your opinion on the recent rate increase by Eversource. The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority has announced a hearing is scheduled for Monday, August 24 to conduct a review of Eversource to determine if the utility is benefiting from increased revenues at ratepayer expense.
Tropical Storm Isaias Recovery Resources
August 10, 2020As of 4 p.m. today, just over 1 percent of Newington residents were still without power. While we have our lights back on, many in our area continue to recover from the storm and grapple with the destruction left by Tropical Storm Isaias. There are a number of resources to help answer some of the questions you have during this time.
Holding Eversource Accountable
August 7, 2020Our state has been devastated by Tropical Storm Isaias, causing over 700,000 power outages across Connecticut, prompting Governor Ned Lamont Wednesday to apply for an emergency declaration from the federal government. The declaration was approved and allows Connecticut to request direct federal assistance to bolster its response.
The Truth on Police Accountability Legislation
August 6, 2020From the floor of the House and Senate to social media and public rallies, the debate surrounding House Bill 6004, An Act Concerning Police Accountability was often intense and passionate. Republicans who opposed this legislation often misrepresented the reforms contained in the bill, even though they played a significant role in crafting it from the very beginning.
Addressing Rising Energy Costs
July 29, 2020*UPDATED* After the legislature reached out with our concerns, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) ordered Eversource to restore prior rates as of June 30, no later than August 7, while their investigation continues. We have also been informed that PURA is planning a hearing in August.
DMV Extends Deadlines for Residents with Expiring Credentials
July 27, 2020The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that it has added to its list of extended deadlines for residents with expiring credentials. Eligible DMV credentials that expire between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 are automatically covered by this extension.