Bob Godfrey

Colder temperatures will soon give way to higher heating bills. November is Heating Assistance Awareness Month in Connecticut, and I wanted to inform residents about several programs available that can help pay or lower their heating bills this winter.

Whether it be state assistance, protection from shutoff service, financial assistance programs, or energy efficiency, there is a plan for everyone.

Access Health CT (AHCT) announces that its Open Enrollment period begins Friday, November 1 and ends January 15, 2025. Connecticut residents can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans or renew their coverage. Customers may also enroll in dental insurance through AHCT.

Great news for low and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut!

A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect on Tuesday, October 1st.

Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 18 and runs through Saturday, August 24. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.

I am honored to share that I made the Connecticut Education Association's honor roll. Every year, the CEA releases a "Report Card" that evaluates legislators’ voting records, advocacy, and efforts to advance the organization's priorities over the two-year legislative cycle.

Several new laws that address many issues aimed at improving our great state became effective on July 1st.

Public Act 24-46 has been signed into law, effective October 1, 2024. This new legislation provides a property tax exemption for veterans with a service-connected permanent and total disability rating as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. As a Navy veteran, I was proud to cosponsor this important bill, which passed unanimously in both chambers of the General Assembly.