Increasing Accountability Among Utility Companies
May 2, 2023The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) unanimously voted to begin a search for consultants to monitor the performance of the state's two electric distribution companies - Eversource and United Illuminating. This is an important step toward eventually shifting to performance-based regulation for the companies.
State Budget Process
April 18, 2023We are more than halfway through the regular session, and this is the time of year when legislative activity picks up in the Connecticut General Assembly.
After weeks of holding public hearings, the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee and Appropriations Committee approved their budget proposals (Appropriations handles the spending side and Finance handles the revenue side).
Autism Acceptance Month
April 12, 2023April is Autism Acceptance Month. This year's theme, “Celebrate Differences,” aims to herald the acceptance of individuals beyond the spectrum.
Additional Resources for Expiring Services
April 11, 2023On April 1, a number of resources that offered vital assistance to our most vulnerable community members came to an end or ended expanded eligibility.
Resources Available For Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 5, 2023April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and I want you to be aware of the resources available to you in our community.
Expanded Access to Health Coverage for Personal Care Attendants
March 17, 2023Personal care attendants (PCAs) will have additional access to affordable health insurance after an agreement was reached to expand the application deadline for PCAs to apply for the first round of the new premium assistance benefit.
Critical Benefits Coming To an End
March 1, 2023Very soon, there will be changes for some of our most vulnerable individuals and families who are on Medicaid. Starting on April 1, the COVID-19 public health emergency protection will be coming to an end. Medicaid enrollees who were continuously covered will again have to provide proof of eligibility to continue getting benefits.
Moving CT Forward, Investing in Education and Child Nutrition
February 14, 2023As we progress steadily through the current session, it is important that we continue to build upon past legislative successes that have allowed Connecticut to keep moving forward. We also invested in special education and lunches in schools.