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.
Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX
June 27, 2022June 23 marked 50 years of Title IX. Thirty-seven words allowed women to finally pursue athletic and academic opportunities at the next level, expanding gender equity nationwide for generations to come.
Reminder - Child Tax Payments Applications Now Open
June 14, 2022REMINDER - Applications for the Child Tax Payments will be open through July 31, 2022 - recipients will receive funds beginning in late August.
Reminder - Child Tax Payments Applications Now Open
June 14, 2022REMINDER - Applications for the Child Tax Payments will be open through July 31, 2022 - recipients will receive funds beginning in late August.
Work as a DEEP Lifeguard this Summer
June 9, 2022Are you or someone you know looking for a good-paying summer job? The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection recently announced that starting pay for lifeguards increased to $19 per hour, with a salary range of $19 to $21 per hour!