State Budget & Economy in Good Shape
October 8, 2026Connecticut's state budget ended the 2026 fiscal year with a modest surplus while the overall state economy continues to grow at a strong pace.
New Laws Take Effect October 1st
October 1, 2026Today marks the effective date for a number of bills that passed in the 2026 legislative session.
Hartford Participating in Gun Buyback & Gun Safe Giveaway
October 1, 2026On October 3, Hartford will host the "Campaign to Keep Kids Safe" (a project of the Newtown Action Alliance) annual gun buyback and gun safe giveaway at the HPD.
Home Heating Assistance
September 24, 2026While higher energy prices are raising concerns about keeping our homes warm this winter, there is help for families who will struggle with their heating bills.
U-Pass CT Provides Free Public Transportation for UConn, CSCU
September 15, 2026The U-Pass CT program launched in Fall 2017 and provides free public transportation to eligible students enrolled at participating UConn campuses and Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) schools. The cost is included in student fees, so students only need their U-Pass CT and valid student ID when boarding participating services.
Remembering September 11, 2001
September 11, 2026Remembering the lives lost & the bravery of our heroes 25 years ago today, September 11, 2001.
Prepare for New Husky D Federal Work Rules
September 9, 2026Now is a good time to ensure you maintain your HUSKY D healthcare coverage as new federal Medicaid work rules will affect some HUSKY D members beginning in 2027.
Strengthening Early Literacy
September 8, 2026Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker recently announced that the State Department of Education has been awarded a five-year, $10 million grant to expand targeted reading intervention for students in grades K-3 with reading difficulties.





