Moira Rader

The state's Student Loan Reimbursement Program has recently begun accepting applications for student loan payments that were made during the 2025 calendar year.

February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the many achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to our country as we continue to reckon with the systemic racism from our past that is still prevalent today.

State Representatives Gary Turco (D-Newington/New Britain) and Moira Rader (D-Guilford/Branford) are announcing their plan to again introduce a proposal aimed at expanding access to free breakfast for Connecticut’s children. They are calling on colleagues in the General Assembly to co-introduce the measure during the upcoming legislative session.

Governor Ned Lamont announced that, due to an updated weather forecast indicating that this stretch of brutally frigid temperatures Connecticut is experiencing will remain for at least another ten days, he is ordering the duration of the state’s currently enacted Severe Cold Weather Protocol to remain in effect until noon on Thursday, February 5.

If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with their energy bills, it is not too late to apply for assistance to help with the costs of this winter heating season.

With a recent extended deadline, residents now have until the end of this month to sign up for a healthcare plan or continue their coverage.

Local communities tend to thrive more when pedestrian and bicycle traffic is encouraged. It not only improves the overall quality of life for residents but also helps local small businesses increase their customer base.

Due to a system outage on Monday, Access Health CT is extending the enrollment deadline. Customers now have until Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 3 p.m. to enroll in coverage beginning January 1, 2026.