Jonathan Steinberg

The Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame is accepting nominations through September 15 for the Class of 2025, so consider nominating a special veteran in your life.

Established in 2005, the Veterans Hall of Fame honors veterans from Connecticut who have made a positive impact in their community after the conclusion of their military service.

As part of National Farmers' Market week, we encourage you to visit your local farmers' market to pick up and enjoy locally grown food.

A recent allocation of state funding will go toward preserving open space and creating local community green areas throughout Connecticut.

This round of grants total $15 million and are designated to help with the purchase and preservation of over 2,270 acres in 22 municipalities. This includes $725,000 specifically for the creation of six new local green spaces.

Two bills passed by the legislature last month aimed at preserving Connecticut's environment were recently signed into law by Governor Lamont.

Several new state laws that were passed during the 2025 legislative session and before will take effect next week on July 1.

Tax relief for working families; investing in education and special education; historical funding for childcare and early childhood education; and strong support for our nonprofit service providers are all pillars of the new two-year state budget which will take effect July 1.

The Connecticut Department of Labor recently launched a new e-Apprenticeship system that can be used by employers for managing, registering, and updating existing records of their apprentices.

In addition, the e-Apprenticeship program helps registered apprentices to track their training progress, both on the job and in the classroom.

Beginning May 1, enhanced free cancer screenings will be available to firefighters who experience repeated exposure to smoke, toxic chemicals, and carcinogens as they put their lives on the line to save others' lives and property.