Connecticut Receives Credit Rating Upgrade From Kroll
May 23, 2023Good news for Connecticut's growing economy!
Connecticut just received an upgraded credit rating from the Kroll Bond Rating Agency, which means that our General Obligation bond credit rating was upgraded from AA (stable) to AA+ (stable), just one step below the highest credit rating possible!
Face Equality Week
May 15, 2023Changing Faces, a leading charity for everyone with a scar, mark, or condition on their face or body, observes Face Equality Week this week - a time to celebrate our differences and our similarities.
Gold Star Bridge Shuttle Service
May 12, 2023The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced a temporary no-cost shuttle will provide transportation services crossing the Southbound span of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge. This service will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the bridge while the sidewalk is closed for evaluation, testing, and repair.
The House of Representatives has Passed Early Voting
May 5, 2023Connecticut voters asked the legislature for more voting options through a constitutional amendment on early voting that they overwhelmingly approved, and we are answering the call.
Lane Closure - I-95 North, New London and Groton
May 2, 2023The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced a right lane closure on the I-95 northbound Gold Star Memorial Bridge in New London and Groton began May 1, 2023.
Increasing Accountability Among Utility Companies
May 2, 2023The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) unanimously voted to begin a search for consultants to monitor the performance of the state's two electric distribution companies - Eversource and United Illuminating. This is an important step toward eventually shifting to performance-based regulation for the companies.
Emissions Test Electronic Reminder
April 28, 2023The Connecticut DMV and the Connecticut Emissions Program are working to move to an electronic reminder notification system. This means that instead of getting postcard reminders for emissions tests, you can now get automatic electronic reminders via text, email, or both. You will receive notifications 45 days, 30 days, 15 days, and one day before your due date.
State Budget Process
April 18, 2023We are more than halfway through the regular session, and this is the time of year when legislative activity picks up in the Connecticut General Assembly.
After weeks of holding public hearings, the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee and Appropriations Committee approved their budget proposals (Appropriations handles the spending side and Finance handles the revenue side).