Connecticut Sales Tax Free Week Starts Sunday
August 18, 2022Connecticut's 2022 Sales Tax Free Week runs from August 21 to August 27. This is a great opportunity to take the kids back-to-school shopping or to treat yourself or your loved ones while saving money.
CT Launches Grant Program to Support Hospitality Industry
August 11, 2022Starting this week, more than 1,700 eligible CT-based hospitality businesses will receive checks in the mail through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development's CT Hospitality Industry Support Program.
Informational Meeting Scheduled on Health Insurance Rate Increases
August 4, 2022Insurance companies are requesting to rate increases of an average of 20.4% for plans starting in 2023, a steep spike from the 8.6% average rate increase request for 2022. These massive rate increase requests showcase why I did and will continue to advocate for a public option - our small businesses and nonprofits simply cannot afford to offer the basic benefit of health care.
Connecticut Clean Air Act Now Law
July 28, 2022We have long championed measures that promote a healthier environment. During the 2022 session, I proudly supported the Connecticut Clean Air Act, which is now law. I coauthored a provision that creates a voucher program to make electric bikes more accessible. On Friday, I was happy to join the Governor, state agency leaders, and my legislative colleagues to announce this new, landmark law.
Millions for West Hartford
July 22, 2022More than $8 million for West Hartford projects has been placed on the State Bond Commission's agenda for its July 29 meeting.
Extended Heat Wave in CT Forecast
July 21, 2022The summer's first heat wave is here. The next several days are set to see temperatures in Connecticut reach more than 90 degrees with a heat index of triple digits at times, which has prompted activation of the state’s extreme hot weather protocol which is in effect through 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 24.
CT DOL Launches New Unemployment, Tax Filing System
July 14, 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.
Webinar on Child Tax Payments
July 7, 2022Today, July 7, the Department of Revenue Services will host a webinar to discuss the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Payment. If you would like to learn more about the payments, we passed in this year's budget adjustment, I encourage you to participate.