Heating Assistance Available
December 18, 2024Winter and colder temperatures mean rising energy costs, but there are several programs available to residents struggling to afford their heating bills.
Whether it be state assistance, protection from service shutoff, payment plans or energy efficiency improvements, there is a program that can help almost everyone.
State Minimum Wage Increases with New Year
December 11, 2024Effective January 1, 2025, the hourly minimum wage in the state will increase from $15.69 to $16.35.
A 2019 law (PA 19-4) passed by the legislature aligns Connecticut’s minimum wage to a percentage change in an economic indicator called the federal employment cost index. According to the Department of Labor the employment cost index rose 4.2% for the current fiscal year ending June 30, resulting in a 66-cent increase to the state’s minimum wage.
National Caregivers Month/Resources
November 22, 2024November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor and support the caregivers who give so much to our families and communities.
Time To Own Homeownership Assistance Program
October 24, 2024Great news for low and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut!
Early Voting Began October 21
October 21, 2024Election Day this year is Tuesday November 5 and for the first time in Connecticut history residents can take advantage of the state's new early voting law.
New Laws Effective October 1
September 26, 2024A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect on Tuesday, October 1st.
Honoring State Trooper Aaron Pelletier
June 4, 2024A Reminder of the Importance of Road Safety
HB 5004: A Climate & Legislative Priority
April 1, 2024I wanted to provide you with an update on HB 5004, "An Act Concerning the Implementation of Certain Climate Change Measures."