Gary Turco

Public safety is one of government's most important responsibilities, and legislation passed by the House of Representatives takes aim at stopping the growing threat of "street takeovers."

As the Earth continues to heat up, bringing more severe storms along with wetter and warmer seasons, we are working on adopting policies here in Connecticut to help our state do its small part in facing the growing threat of undeniable climate change.

March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role women have played in American history and learn more about their contributions.

February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the many achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to our country as we continue to reckon with the systemic racism from our past that is still prevalent today.

With the legislative session just around the corner on February 7, the resources below will help you stay updated on crucial developments, events, proposed policies, and key discussions as they happen in Hartford.

Connecticut has launched a new online jobs portal aimed at assisting state residents — and those seeking to move here — in the process of finding a job.

The new portal - jobs.ct.gov - joins health.ct.gov and business.ct.gov as the next service category in Connecticut's ongoing evolution toward a more digital state government that streamlines and improves access to state services and resources.

As a result of fiscally responsible budgeting by the legislature and governor, significant tax relief is on the way for many Connecticut taxpayers in 2024.

Many of the new state laws passed during the 2023 legislative session take effect on January 1, 2024. Some of the various issues addressed by the new laws include early voting, healthcare services, as well as online privacy and data protection.