Insurance Companies are Proposing a Rate Hike
August 8, 2022Insurance companies have requested that the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) approve a rate increase by an average of 20.4% for plans starting in 2023, a steep spike from the 8.6% average rate increase request for 2022. Insurers claim this proposed hike is a result of the rising costs of healthcare and pharmaceuticals, but it comes at a time when we are already facing the highest inflation rates in 40 years.
There's still time to apply for CT Child Tax Payments!
July 26, 2022There's still time to apply for Connecticut's Child Tax Payments!
988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Offers 24/7 Support
July 25, 2022Those who are experiencing a mental health crisis no longer need to remember 1-800-273-8255 or wait hours for help. They can now call or text the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, to connect with mental health professionals who are trained to respond to these emergencies.
Rep. Cook: Weekly 7-14
July 15, 2022I am pleased to share ReEmployCT, a revamped and modern Connecticut Department of Labor online platform that streamlines services and facilitates unemployment and tax filing.
New Laws in Effect
July 11, 2022A number of new laws that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2022 legislative session to implement meaningful change in our state took effect in Connecticut on July 1, 2022.
Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX
June 27, 2022June 23 marked 50 years of Title IX. Thirty-seven words allowed women to finally pursue athletic and academic opportunities at the next level, expanding gender equity nationwide for generations to come.
Reminder - Child Tax Payments Applications Now Open
June 14, 2022REMINDER - Applications for the Child Tax Payments will be open through July 31, 2022 - recipients will receive funds beginning in late August.