The impact on federal employees from the prolonged government shutdown is increasingly affecting the livelihood of over 1,500 Connecticut residents and their families. Each additional day they work for no pay - child care, mortgages, food and car payments, to name a few, are falling behind and there is no indication for when paychecks will resume.

In anticipation of Washington’s attempts to gut ACA, my colleagues and I in the General Assembly have acted to safeguard the loss of healthcare insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions and other essential health benefits.

Funding was approved for upgrades to various athletic fields in East Hartford.

This Saturday, Dec. 15, is the last day to enroll for health insurance through Access Health CT, so if you or anyone else you know is interested, then don’t delay.

This Saturday, Dec. 15, is the last day to enroll for health insurance through Access Health CT, so if you or anyone else you know is interested, then don’t delay.

Waterbury has been awarded $8.7 million for affordable housing. “This will have a positive effect on our city,” Rep. Larry B Butler said. “It will create 337 new units of housing in our community."

The holidays are upon us and we look forward to gathering with friends and family. It’s also the time of year to remember the less fortunate and make sure they have access to proper nutrition.

The cold weather has finally arrived and now is the time to consider applying for heating assistance. If you are eligible for home heating assistance, this program is here to help you and your family stay warm.