This week, we passed a measure designed to protect Connecticut consumers from high-pressure sales tactics involving third-party financial products in health care and veterinary settings -- passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Across Connecticut and the nation, consumers have reported being encouraged, and even pressured, to sign up for financial products such as medical credit cards, loans, and lines of credit while undergoing treatment, in pain, or under sedation. Many later face unexpected high-interest charges due to confusing promotional terms, leaving them burdened with significant and unforeseen debt.
HB 5127 addresses these concerns by establishing clear, targeted protections while preserving consumer choice and access to financing options.
Connecticut House Democrats passed legislation to make sure our 2026 elections are free and fair.
We took steps to:
Modernize our absentee ballot laws and vote counting procedures
Create more safeguards to ensure your vote counts
Protect our elections from corrupt outside forces
Additionally, we’ll keep ICE and people with weapons away from our polls, increase penalties for tampering with vote counts and intimidating poll workers, and empower the Attorney General to prevent people from interfering with our elections, among other provisions.
People’s right to vote is under constant attack around the country, but here in Connecticut, we’re making sure elections are free and fair.
Click here for a complete list bills that have passed this session.
Starting May 1, Connecticut residents can expect some welcome relief on their energy bills. Earlier this week, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) approved an interim decision to lower residential electricity rates across the state.
Under this change, rates will decrease by approximately 4.3 cents per kilowatt-hour, about $30 per month for the average Eversource customer, and 4.9 cents per kilowatt-hour, or roughly $34 per month, for the average United Illuminating customer.
This reduction is largely driven by a drop in the public benefits charge, which will now appear as a credit on customers’ bills rather than an added cost, at least through September. Much of this shift is tied to long-term energy contracts negotiated by Millstone and Seabrook nuclear power plants. These agreements provide electricity at stable, fixed prices, helping shield ratepayers from the volatility of fossil fuel markets. The state’s continued investment in a diversified energy portfolio has helped cushion the impact of rising natural gas prices this winter, underscoring the value of a balanced and forward-looking energy strategy.
Customers should begin seeing these lower rates reflected in their bills starting May 1, with the reductions expected to remain in place through at least September for most households.
Attention Norwalk residents - a portion of East Avenue will be closed starting tonight at 8 PM through Monday at 6 AM. Please see the graphic below for detour options.
Tuesday, April 28 will be Norwalk Day at the Capitol. Several Norwalk-based businesses and organizations will travel to the State Capitol to showcase the town’s best attractions. Please see the flyer below for more information.
