Jonathan Steinberg

Connecticut's annual sales tax-free week and an expansion of the free school meals program will help families navigate the new school year.

Connecticut's Paid Family and Medical Leave law, passed by the legislature in 2019, has already helped tens of thousands of workers and is also serving as a national model for other states.  

In the aftermath of last year's devastating Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Connecticut has become a national leader in passing a number of new laws defending residents, healthcare workers, and those from out-of-state seeking reproductive services and resources.

Though the majority of new laws approved by the legislature will take effect in October, there are a number of laws that went into effect July 1. Here's some of the highlights as well as a link to the complete list.

Juneteenth – June 19 - celebrates the end of slavery in our country, but this important holiday was unknown to many for several years.

A reliable electric grid is critical to powering our homes and businesses, and quick restoration from outages should be the norm and expected - yet that always hasn't been the case.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and there are many resources available if you need help or want to learn more about this important issue.

If you need help, you can call (888) 999-5545 anytime to speak with a certified sexual assault crisis counselor in English. Dial (888) 568-8332 to speak with an expert in Spanish.

With tax filing season upon us, we urge you to be mindful of potential scams as you prepare to file your 2022 tax returns.

The IRS produces a list of "dirty dozen" tax scams, and while these scams can occur year-round, they tend to increase during this time of the year.

It’s wise to stay on top of the latest list of common scams and take some simple steps to stay safe from them.