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Happy New Year
Welcome to 2024, praying and wishing the better and best to come to you all. Have a wonderful New Year. |
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Minimum Wage Increase
New year, new wage! Effective January 1, 2024, the state's minimum wage of $15 will increase to $15.69 as part of its first-ever economic indicator adjustment.
This increase was made possible thanks to legislation passed in 2019, which implemented five incremental increases in the minimum wage between 2019 and 2023, followed by future adjustments that are tied to the percentage change in the federal employment cost index.
Beginning on January 1, 2024, and occurring annually each January 1, the state’s minimum wage will be adjusted according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s calculation of the employment cost index for the 12-month period ending on June 30 of the preceding year. The law requires the Connecticut Department of Labor to review this percentage change and then announce any adjustments by October 15 of each year. The minimum wage adjustments become effective on the next January 1. |
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Providing livable wages to the lowest-earning workers is a step in the right direction to help them make ends meet and provide for their families. This increase not only assists hard-working Connecticut families, but it can spur local economies by putting more money in people's pockets, which drives up spending power and makes it easier to pay household bills. Approximately 60% of minimum-wage earners in Connecticut are women, according to the Current Population Survey, calculated by the US. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
No one should be forced to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet. I stand in strong support of this pay adjustment and the workers who will benefit from it. |
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CT Black & Puerto Rican Caucus Forum
We are seeking input from constituents as it relates to concerns related to concerns and ideas about pressing policy issues within the Black & Latino community.
Please fill out this form to sign-up to testify during the CT Black & Puerto Rican Caucus Forum on Tuesday, January 9th beginning at 5:00 p.m. over Zoom. Testimony will be limited to 3 minutes. You will be emailed a Zoom link prior to 5:00 p.m. on January 9th.
The cutoff date and time to sign-up will be January 9th at noon.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeMHYCHWkS.../viewform... |
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Veteran's Graves Upkeep Working Group Meeting
This week we had the first Veteran's Graves Upkeep Working Group Meeting. The Veterans Graves Upkeep Working Group for the state of Connecticut is a committee dedicated to ensuring proper maintenance and upkeep of veterans’ graves throughout the state. The group works to coordinate efforts between various organizations and agencies to ensure that the final resting places of Connecticut’s veterans are properly cared for and respected.
Thank you to Michael Freda, John Carman, John Carragher, Ronald Shea, James Cosgrove, Jim Vannoy and Leslie OBrian for your service to honor our Veteran's Graves. |
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Rollin' with Nolan - DSS Interview
This week on Rollin' with Nolan, I was joined by CT Department of Social Services Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves to talk about the state's HUSKY Health Program, SNAP benefits, community action agencies, and so much more. Thanks again to Commissioner Barton Reeves for joining the show! |
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New London Food Pantry
Big Shout it Out to the City of New London, Connecticut New London Area Food Pantry for the amazing work done on the New Area Food Pantry at the VFW Post 189 New London CT located on the corner of Garfield/Jefferson Ave New London CT. Big thanks to the many hours of volunteers, friends and neighbors that helped make this happen. |
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Mashantucket Tribal Council Inauguration Ceremony
I had the great opportunity to attend the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Tribal Council Inauguration Ceremony at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Congratulations to Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman Latoya Cluff, Secretary Matthew Pearson, Elder Council Vice Chairman Herbert Boyd, Jr. And the Tribal Youth Councilors. Congratulations to all. |
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Christmas Tree Pickup
Christmas Tree Pickup January 8 and January 16. Help keep City of New London, Connecticut clean |
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New London Public School Welcome Center Relocation
City of New London, Connecticut the New London Public Schools is excited to announce that the New London Public Schools' Welcome Center has moved and is now located at 3 Shaw's Cove! Come visit us! Please see the flyer for more details or call 860-444-3181 for more information. |
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New London High Basketball Shoutout
Congratulations to City of New London, Connecticut - New London High School Multi-Magnet Campus Whaler Devan Williams. Devan recently reached the 1000 Points in scoring. Please help me congratulate Devan on how proud we are of him we are reaching this rare and distinct accomplishment. |
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Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Recognition
Congratulations to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino were named the country’s two best live entertainment casinos outside Las Vegas in a new Newsweek readers’ choice poll.
The casino experience isn't limited to the gaming floor. Many top-rated casinos are paired with luxury resorts, upscale spas, first-rate eateries and, of course, entertainment venues. The following casinos outside Las Vegas provide some of the country's best in live entertainment, hosting a wide range of musicians, comics and sport matches both in huge state-of-the-art music arenas and on intimate stages at nightclub lounges and country bars.
https://www.newsweek.com/.../best-casino-live... |
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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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