CT's Paid Family & Medical Leave Program Set To Start
December 1, 2021Connecticut's landmark Paid Family and Medical Leave Program applications are now being accepted for Connecticut residents who want to participate in the state’s program. Claims are being accepted for qualifying events that are happening on or after January 1, 2022.
Community Resources Virtual Forum
November 10, 2021The Meriden legislative state delegation, along with Executive Director Dona Ditrio, will host a virtual forum to discuss several community resources available to residents through New Opportunities of Greater Meriden.
Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period Begins Today
November 1, 2021Good news! If you are looking for good, quality, healthcare the annual Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period begins today, November 1 and runs through January 15, 2022.
Unemployment Benefits Overpayment Waiver
October 19, 2021The Connecticut Department of Labor recently reported that around 13,000 unemployment benefit recipients received overpayments throughout the pandemic.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 15, 2021Women 35 and over should schedule an annual mammogram. Breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, but many women with breast cancer have no symptoms.
Santiago Named One of 50 Prominent Latinos in CT
October 8, 2021I am proud to have been named among the 50 prominent Latinos across the state with excellent colleagues and individuals committed to work for a better Connecticut.
CDC Approves Booster Shots For Pfizer-BioNTech Recipients
September 27, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended booster shots for certain individuals who received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.