Jane Garibay

New year, new laws - starting January 1, a number of new laws are set to take effect in Connecticut.

State Representative Jane Garibay (D-Windsor, Windsor Locks) has been re-appointed as the House Chair of the Committee on Aging.

Winter 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.

Effective January 1, 2025, the hourly minimum wage in the state will increase from $15.69 to $16.35.

Connecticut has one of the best health insurance marketplaces in the country. Now is the time to make sure you and your family are covered for your healthcare needs! Free help to sign up is available online, in person, and over the phone. Go to AccessHealthCT.com and click "Get Help" or call 1-855-805-4325.

The state recently allocated $30 million toward much-needed infrastructure repairs and improvements to our state parks and forests.

All year round, but particularly this month, together let’s bring attention to and raise awareness about the tragedy caused by breast cancer and domestic violence.

Attention K-12 students - the annual CHET Dream Big! competition is now underway. To participate, interested students answer a question in the form of an essay, video, or a piece of artwork. Submissions from younger students will focus on what they want do when they grow older, and older students are asked to describe a lesson they’ve learned or a person who has impacted their lives.