Mary Fortier

Be Vote Ready, Key Dates for the 2026 Election and Webinars for Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Options.

Bristol welcomes state grant money to boost student attendance. Plus, a breakdown of new laws effective October 1.

For the fourth consecutive year, the CT Pension Funds generated returns. There is a new online resource designed to help residents prepare for severe weather, understand their insurance coverage, and take steps to protect their homes and property. Plus, the Connecticut Haunted History Trail is a new statewide tourism experience that features locations across Connecticut connected to haunted landmarks, paranormal lore, witch-trial history, and centuries of unexplained stories.

CT Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications and Access Health is offering CT small businesses health insurance. Plus, Husky D changes are coming in 2027.

The State Department of Education has been awarded a grant to expand targeted reading intervention for students K-3 with reading difficulties. Plus, the Connecticut Office of Higher Education recently launched a new Higher Education Registry, explore resources to post-secondary education and career training opportunities across the state.

Free Breakfast for all public school students this school year. Generation Power CT’s application cycle for Emergency Energy Assistance is now accepting applications. Take part in the Affordability Survey where your input could lead to change in important policy discussions and shape efforts to make essential needs more accessible and affordable. Plus, nominate a CT Vet for the Hall of Fame.

A grant program to support farm-to-school initiatives is now underway. Plus, Connecticut is once again investing in innovation to support the growth and application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing across the state’s economy.

Sales Tax Free Week is coming up, and the purchase limit has increased to $300. Plus, find out if you qualify for a free laptop through the new Long-Term Laptop Use Program. Great economic news for Connecticut as tourism in the state has more than doubled.