Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

December 24, 2024


 
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Dear Neighbor,

From my family to yours, I want to take a moment to send my best wishes for the holiday season. May it bring you and your loved ones peace, happiness and time well spent together. Remember that no matter how we celebrate, we also share many blessings. So, in the spirit of the season, please spread the joy that makes this time of the year truly special.

Looking ahead to the new year, I am excited for all that we will accomplish together. It is my sincere honor to represent you and work on issues that matter to our community and Connecticut.

Happy Holidays and happy New Year!

 
New Laws Effective January 1
A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect Wednesday, January 1.
One law will expand Connecticut's paid sick leave policy to all companies with at least 25 employees. This new law lets employees take care of their families without adding any additional stress or financial strain.

It will soon become easier than ever for companies to help employees pay off their student loan debt. Through one law, the tax credit for employers making payments for an employee will be expanded - helping Connecticut residents and businesses alike.

We are also protecting those affected by coerced debt, which is created as a result of a domestic violence victim being forced by an abuser into incurring credit card debt. Credit card companies must now review the details of cases to determine if the debt is coerced debt, and abusers will be held liable for the debt.

Other laws going into effect Jan. 1 include a bill improving the health and safety of Connecticut residents, measures to make our elections more secure, and more.

You can click the link below for the full list of laws going into effect, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

New Laws January 1, 2025
As always, your calls, emails, and testimony at our public hearings directly influenced these new laws. Please continue to share your views and have your voice heard at the Capitol!
 
CT Leave Programs Overview
Many asked question of 2024: Explain paid & unpaid leave programs. Paid Sick Leave: January 1, 2025, #CT employers with 25+ workers must offer up to 40 hours of paid sick time to eligible employees.
CT Family & Medical Leave: Unpaid leave for medical or family care that protects your job.

CT Paid Leave: Income replacement for eligible workers who must care for themselves or a family member.

Learn more➡️https://portal.ct.gov/.../connecticut-leave-programs...

 
Tow Youth Justice Institute Champion Performance Breakfast
This month I had the great opportunity to attend Tow Youth Justice Institute Champion Performance Breakfast at the State Capitol was glad to see the organizations that had participated and were recognized for work in our communities across Connecticut.

I was happy to see work with a Performance-Based Accountability group comprised of 12 organizations across CT to help create a better system of data collection to help nonprofit organizations across the state access grant funds.

Congratulations to State Representative Hilda Santiago one of our Black & Puerto Rican Caucus members for being recognized as a great champion who participated and is extremely vocal about youth services throughout Connecticut.

Shout Out to and Congratulations to Miles Daniels one of the recipients from City of New London, Connecticut who highlight the Community Level Up Inc program, was glad to see the great works of the program be shared along with others.

Big thank you to Tow Youth Justice and everyone who participated and recieved recognition for the great work providing service in our communities.

 
Outstanding Culture and Climate Award for Bennie Dover Jackson
Congratulations to Bennie Dover Jackson Multi-Magnet Middle School Campus receiving the "Outstanding Culture and Climate" Award from the Connecticut Association of Schools!

Please take a moment and read the Press Release attached to this post. Congratulations to the students, staff, and families of the Bennie Dover Jackson Multi-Magnet Middle School Campus!

 
Brothers Brunch at "The Place"
Had the great opportunity to join the brothers brunch down at "The Place". The group has been meeting the last several months to talk about plan of actions to take in 2025 when it comes to youth in the community. Glad to see a continually meeting of brothers that have great knowledge and connection within the New London, Community. Thanks Ruben Santiago for the continued help and organizing to make this happen.
 
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at my Capitol office at 860-240-8512 or email me at Anthony.Nolan@cga.ct.gov. Don't forget to "Like" my official Facebook page and follow me on Twitter for news and legislative updates.
 
Sincerely,

Anthony Nolan
State Representative
 
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