Stephen Meskers

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

The Connecticut Youth Employment Program is an initiative designed to help young people ages 14 to 24 explore careers by providing opportunities to work alongside professionals who assist them in building career networks and receive on-the-job training while also covering participant salaries and other job-related expenses, such as uniforms and transportation to and from work.

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 pleased to announce that Public Act 24-46, has been signed into law, effective October 1, 2024. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers of the General Assembly. 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.

Veterans put their lives on the line for our country and, as a small way to say “thank you for your service,” the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would support Veterans who have been disabled during service.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, street takeovers have become a national issue, including here in Connecticut. This cannot become the new normal. These takeovers by the illegal use of all-terrain and other types of vehicles, pose a significant threat to public safety, endangering participants, innocent bystanders, and law enforcement officials.

The bill, referred to as the 2024 Connecticut Climate Protection Act, is a priority for the House Democratic Caucus.

The implementation of early voting in Connecticut starts in just a couple of weeks as residents will head to the polls for the presidential preference primary.