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| I want to start off by wishing you Eid Mubarak to you and your family! May our fasting be accepted. |
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This week my colleagues unveiled a new plan that strengthens the Education Cost Sharing program, the state's leading grant to local school districts. The plan redirects between $100-$170 million from our state's surpluses to flow back to cities and towns for education funding.
This proposal would prevent cities and towns from having to increase property taxes to cover the rising cost of education. It is our responsibility to make sure all children in Connecticut receive a proper education and learning environment, and this proposal goes a long way toward achieving that goal. |
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In the rest of this week's eblast, you can read about a bill strengthening warehouse workers's, resources from the Office of the Healthcare Advocate, and more. You can click the links below to navigate between sections.
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This week, the Education Committee advanced HB 5328: An Act Establishing a Working Group to Address Islamophobia in Schools.
The bill says the Commissioner of Education "may provide such assistance and resources to local and regional boards of education to address issues relating to Islamophobia that affect students, families, educators and school personnel." That can include changing policies to ensure students, educators, and personnel feel safe in and outside of school and offering training on Islamophobia to educators and adminstrators.
This is an important bill that directly addresses a critical but often-ignored issue, and I look forward to its advancement through the legislative process. |
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Governor Ned Lamont has signed Warehouse Worker Protection legislation into law (sections 50-57 of SB 298), marking a significant step forward in strengthening labor protections across Connecticut. This new law is designed to safeguard employees working in warehouses and fulfillment centers, industries that have seen rapid growth alongside increasing concerns about worker conditions and productivity demands.
The legislation establishes clear boundaries around the use of performance quotas, ensuring that such expectations cannot interfere with workers’ legally mandated rights, including meal periods and bathroom breaks. Employers are now required to be transparent about any quotas in place, meaning workers must be informed in advance of the specific performance standards they are expected to meet. |
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We all want to use our health care dollars wisely, but insurance can be complicated. Asking the right questions can lead to better-informed and potentially less expensive healthcare decisions. Keep in mind that most doctors are experts in medicine, not insurance. For coverage and payment questions, the provider's business office staff is often your best resource since they work with insurance plans every day.
Click here for a list of questions to consider. Not every question will apply to every visit or situation, but these are worth considering for non-emergent care. |
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Are you turning 26 this year? That’s the age when your health coverage through your parents’ plan will end. Don’t wait until the last minute. Protect your health and check out your options for coverage through Access Health CT.
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Are you a young artist interested in showing off your talent? Western Connecticut State University is now accepting submissions for their Student Art Showcase. Selected students will take part in a special art exhibition at The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center. The showcase will accept art pieces in the following artistic categories - drawing and illustration, 3D small works, painting, and photography.
The top selected artists will be featured and presented with noteworthy recognition and awards at the opening reception.
The showcase is open to all Connecticut students in grades 9-12. There is no entry fee. Entries must be submitted by April 12. Click here to learn more! |
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CT Paid Leave Informational SessionWednesday, March 25at 6pmSouth Windsor Library (1550 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor, CT)Read more here
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If you have any issues, concerns, or feedback, I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact me at 860-240-8585 if you ever need anything or by email at maryam.khan@cga.ct.gov.
Sincerely,
Maryam Khan |
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