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Dear Friend,
This is my State Capitol update for the week of October 3.
Click the image below to view my video on this week’s events. |
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Here’s a list of today’s topics:
- Litchfield County Housing Affordability Summit and Groundbreaking in Sharon. Click here.
- Update from Access Health. Click here.
- Protecting Yourself from Scams. Click here.
- CTDOT Receives Approval of its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan. Click here.
- ICYMI - DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Click here.
- Rural Health Transformation Program. Click here.
- DOT Update for Washington. Click here.
- Hispanic Heritage Essay Student Essay Contest. Click here.
- Northwest Corner Events. Click here.
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| On Monday, the Litchfield Center for Housing Opportunity held a well-attended event highlighting housing initiatives throughout the region, updates on statewide efforts to provide new resources, and a groundbreaking for the renovation of a building in Sharon that will take on new life providing homes for family. There are many organizations and individuals s to throughout our region who are working on innovative ways to add affordable housing for those who want to stay and raise their families here. Many thanks to all that made the event possible. |
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| Rich Bauman (President of Sharon Housing Trust), Sharon First Selectman Casey Flanagan, and Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno of the Department of Housing and I all leaned into the official “groundbreaking” (though really it’s sledgehammers that will likely get used first!) |
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| Access Health CT (AHCT), the state’s official health insurance marketplace, and the call center remain open for business during the government shutdown. The shutdown does not have an operational impact to Access Health CT or its customers. Financial help, including Advanced Premium Tax Credits, will continue to be available. Please visit their website if you have any questions. |
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The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is alerting taxpayers to a new scam where scammers are impersonating the DRS by sending fraudulent text messages. The texts fraudulently claim that you are owed a tax refund from the DRS and require you to provide banking and other information in order to receive the refund.
The DRS will NEVER send taxpayers a text message or seek to obtain information from taxpayers via text. Anyone who has information regarding a tax-related scam is urged to contact DRS by completing a referral form on the agency’s website.
Taxpayers with questions are encouraged to reach out to DRS by telephone at 860-297-5962, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. or by email at DRS@ct.gov. |
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| The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) recently shared a newsletter that includes helpful tips about identifying potential scams. If you have any additional questions, please visit the CT DCP website. |
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved Connecticut’s revised plan to utilize funds under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.
With this approval, the CTDOT has access to $52.5 million allocated to the state to deploy the strategies outlined in its plan. The funding allows Connecticut to expedite the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and continue its commitment to establish an interconnected charging network, ensuring access and reliability statewide.
To view the approved plan, visit portal.ct.gov/NEVI. |
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The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place on October 25 from 10 AM - 2 PM. On this day, residents will be able to safely and securely dispose of unused or expired medications. Click here to find a drop-off site near you.
If you are unable to attend on October 25, or if you're looking for convenient disposal options throughout the year, MyOldMeds.com is a valuable resource. They offer a free, easy-to-use locator tool that connects residents to the 354 disposal sites across Connecticut. |
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Several state agencies, including the Department of Social Services and the Office of Health Strategy are preparing Connecticut's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program federal grant opportunity. These organizations want to hear from you about rural health needs, issues, concerns and opportunities in the Nutmeg state.
Public comments will now be accepted through October 9. If you would like to learn more, there will be an in-person listening sessions for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) at Eastern Connecticut State University on Monday, October 6 at 1pm. There will also be a virtual listening session on Monday at 9:30am.
Click here to learn more. |
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| The Connecticut Department of Transportation will upgrading guiderails on Route 109 in Washington starting Monday, October 6 through Friday, November 14. Drivers should expect weekday lane closures (8 a.m.–4 p.m.) with flaggers directing traffic. Please allow extra travel time and drive safely. Click here to learn more. |
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Optimum’s 18th Annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest is now accepting entries. Interested applicants must write an essay about their connection to Hispanic culture in 500 words or less. The contest is open to middle and high school students.
Essays must be submitted by October 31. Click here to learn more. |
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| The David M. Hunt Library in Canaan will hold their monthly book sale tomorrow, October 4 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. |
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| The 49th Annual Kent Pumpkin Run will be held on October 26. Click here to register. |
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It is my honor to represent our district. I look forward to hearing from you about the issues raised in this newsletter, or any other topics you think I should know about. You can email me at maria.horn@cga.ct.gov or call me at (860)-240-8585. Thanks for reading, and I wish you a safe weekend.
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Sincerely,
Maria Horn
State Representative |
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