Jonathan Steinberg

From my family to yours, I want to take a moment to send my best wishes for the holiday season, and express that it is my sincere honor to represent you and work on issues that matter to our community and Connecticut.

Many of the new state laws passed during the 2023 legislative session take effect on January 1, 2024.

Some of the various issues addressed by the new laws include early voting, healthcare services, as well as online privacy and data protection.

Also on January 1, the state's minimum wage will increase from $15.00 to $15.69 as a result of 2019 legislation, which implemented five incremental increases followed by future adjustments based on the federal employment cost index.

Effective January 1, 2024, Connecticut's minimum wage of $15 will increase to $15.69 as a result of a new annual economic index adjustment.

Connecticut's economy remains strong with a robust business climate and low unemployment.

Access Health CT's (AHCT) Open Enrollment Period for 2024 opened November 1.

If you are looking for quality affordable healthcare, the time is now to sign up through AHCT.

During this enrollment period, individuals can sign up for the first time, renew their coverage, and explore the various policy options to see which will be the most beneficial for them and their family.  

The legislature voted last month to move up Connecticut's presidential preference primary day to early April.

A half-credit course on personal financial management has been added to the required curriculum to graduate from Connecticut public high schools.

This year we made significant strides in supporting higher education, helping to ensure a brighter future for our students with more opportunities, expanded support, and financial relief.

During the 2023 legislative session, we allocated over $135 million more for higher education in our biennial state budget than initially proposed. We did this in order to support initiatives that reflect our commitment to help address the growing challenges faced by students and graduates.