Juan R. Candelaria

The CHRO and Griffin & Strong ("GSPC") has scheduled a series of 5 virtual Disparity Study public hearings for the first week of October. These hearings are an opportunity for Connecticut businesses to share their thoughts and experiences regarding state contracting with GSPC for inclusion in the Study.

New year, new wage! Effective January 1, 2024, the state's minimum wage of $15 will increase to $15.69 as part of its first-ever economic indicator adjustment.

The Office of Policy and Management is accepting applications for the Nonprofit Grant Program, which provides grants-in-aid to certain profit, nonprofit health and human service organizations.

I wanted to invite you to an upcoming Passport Day Event being held by Sen. Richard Blumenthal on Saturday, October 7 from 10 am - 3 pm at 90 State House Square in the first floor conference center in Hartford.

This program is for those looking to renew their passport, and those looking to apply for their first passport!

Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for all.

On Oct. 2, all Connecticut residents will be eligible to sign up for ArrayRx, a prescription drug discount card program that provides up to 80% off certain prescriptions at nearly all pharmacies in the state.

Paraeducators provide critical and direct support to teachers and students, which makes them an integral part of the school ecosystem. That is why I am happy to share that the Paraeducator Healthcare Subsidy Program will provide $5 million in financial assistance and increase access to quality health care.

The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is open. CEAP provides vulnerable state homeowners and renters with crucial support for the associated costs with heating their homes.

During the 2023 legislative session, we successfully passed a number of legislative measures that will enhance and support our skilled workforce and make our state more attractive for companies and new businesses.