Hilda E. Santiago

A new season brings new laws. As we look to the beginning of October, we should take note that over 70 new laws go into effect on October 1.

Meriden-area legislators announced the state approval of funds for various projects in Meriden, when the CT State Bond Commission held a special meeting in Hartford.

The Women and Families Center was awarded $3,500,000 that will assist with the development of 12 units of supportive housing for homeless youth on Colony Street in Meriden, and $3,495,000 was awarded to the City of Meriden for the next phase of the Harbor Brook Flood Control Project.

On Friday, September 21, the CT Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a Stand Down event at its Rocky Hill campus, offering veterans medical screenings, employment and educational assistance, recovery services, and more.

Attention college students! If you are looking for hands-on experience in state government, applications for the 2019 Legislative Internship Program are now being accepted.

Schools across Connecticut are welcoming students back to the classroom this week and parents, children and motorists should be extra careful on the road.

Connecticut has just launched a new Text-to-911 capability as part of the state’s new Next Generation 9-1-1 Emergency Telecommunications System.

Connecticut’s annual sales tax holiday is right around the corner!

Operation Fuel is a private, nonprofit statewide program that offers emergency energy assistance to low income families and elderly residents.