Funding for Heating Help Bolstered
February 21, 2024We approved $17 million in additional funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Operation Fuel – two important programs that many residents and families rely on for cold weather heating assistance.
January 2024 Wrap Up
February 8, 2024The 2024 legislative session began on February 7. It will be a busy time of activity, as committees meet to contemplate bills, hold public hearings to get input from constituents like you, and ultimately bring certain legislation before the General Assembly.
2024 Legislative Session Opens February 7
February 2, 2024Here are some resources to keep you connected to what's happening up here in Hartford.
State Launches New Jobs Portal
January 19, 2024Connecticut has launched its new jobs portal, jobs.ct.gov, which is aimed at assisting state residents — and those seeking to move here — in the process of finding a job.
Governor Activates Severe Cold Weather Protocol
January 17, 2024Governor Lamont has announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a period of extremely cold weather resulting in very low wind chill values over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect Wednesday afternoon (1/17) and remaining in effect through noon on Monday (1/22).
Operation Fuel Application Period Open
January 12, 2024Operation Fuel's energy assistance program opened this week for the Winter/Spring season.
New Laws Effective January 1, 2024
December 29, 2023As we ring in the new year, there are some laws that become effective on January 1 that were passed during the 2023 legislative session addressing key issue areas including early voting, health and mental health, and online privacy and data protection.
Connecticut's Automatic College Admissions Program
December 27, 2023Connecticut is offering a wonderful new program that will make applying for higher education much easier - and less expensive - for graduating high school students.