Minimum Wage in Connecticut Set to Increase

September 8, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

Beginning on January 1, 2026, Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $16.35 per hour to $16.94 per hour.
 
The change is required under a state law signed in 2019 that connects the state’s minimum wage to economic indicators, specifically the percentage change in the federal employment cost index. The Connecticut Department of Labor reports that the employment cost index increased by 3.6% over the 12-month period ending on June 30, which accounts for a $0.59 increase to the state’s minimum wage.
 
No full-time worker should be stuck in poverty. This is a fair increase that helps individuals and families gain stability and puts money back into our local businesses and communities.
 

The Generation Power CT (GPCT) Emergency Energy Assistance Program is now open and  will run through September 10th! This program provides a one-time grant of up to $500 to help eligible Connecticut households with electric, gas, or fuel expenses 
 
Increasing energy costs are a challenge for many in the state, but through this program, GPCT has helped to provide families across Connecticut with secure access to heat, power, and water.
 
All GPCT energy programs are available to income-eligible households making up to 75% SMI gross household income. Each income-eligible household that receives a GPCT Energy Assistance Award will receive up to $500 toward a future fuel delivery or toward a past-due utility bill. For the best chance of approval, and to make full use of this once-per-12-months grant, GPCT strongly encourages households to apply for assistance when you are most in need. GPCT has four Energy Assistance Application Cycles:

  • September 2-10
  • November 2-10
  • January 2-10
  • March 2-10 

To learn more about eligibility requirements and application materials, go to: https://gpct.org/gethelp/
 

Fair season is in full swing in Connecticut. Get your fill of  food, rides and entertainment. Many also showcase livestock, crafts, exhibits, pie-eating contests, spelling bees, demolition derbies, and other things unique to Connecticut!


Click here for a list of upcoming fairs in the state.
 

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) will host its annual Stand Down event on September 19. 

This event is a commitment to serving Connecticut’s veterans, military personnel, and their immediate families by providing “one-stop” access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, veterans organizations, and community-based nonprofits at regional sites across the state.
 
A formal ceremony will be held at the Rocky Hill Stand Down location at 9:30 a.m.; however, you're welcome to attend any of the six Stand Down locations at any time throughout the day:

  • Bridgeport: University of Bridgeport, Wheeler Recreational Center, 400 University Avenue, Bridgeport
  • Southington: Southington Armory, 600 Woodruff Street, Southington
  • Danbury: Danbury War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive, Danbury
  • Norwich: Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Avenue, Norwich
  • Rocky Hill: Connecticut Veterans Affairs campus, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill
  • Stamford: UConn at Stamford, 1 University Plaza

Click here for more information.
 

The Greater Norwalk Chamber and the Norwalk Fire Department will hold a seminar about hurricane preparedness. 

This free event will provide attendees with skills and knowledge necessary to protect you and your loved ones during a storm. Although hurricanes seem like a distant threat, they can still cause a great deal of damage. In the seminar, you will learn how to create an emergency plan, prepare an emergency kit, and more. 

The event will be held on Thursday, September 18 at the Norwalk Fire Department. 

Click here to RSVP. 
 

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