Heating Assistance Available
December 18, 2024Winter and colder temperatures mean rising energy costs, but there are several programs available to residents struggling to afford their heating bills.
State Minimum Wage Increases with New Year
December 11, 2024Effective January 1, 2025, the hourly minimum wage in the state will increase from $15.69 to $16.35.
Engaging with Hartford Students
December 5, 2024I had the pleasure of talking to some very engaged students at Weaver.
Goodbye to a great public servant
November 21, 2024Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell, who took over the office to become the second female governor in state history has died.
Open Enrollment for Access Health CT Insurance
November 20, 2024Access Health CT's (AHCT) Open Enrollment period for health insurance began this month and runs through January 15, 2025.
Downtown Library Ribbon Cutting
November 20, 2024Hartford Public Library (HPL) held a celebratory ribbon cutting to welcome the public back through the Downtown Library’s Main Street doors after almost two years of repairs and restorations.
Funding for Batterson and State Parks Improvements
November 13, 2024While the state recently allocated funding for much-needed infrastructure repairs and improvements to our state parks and forests, Riverfront Recapture announced plans to re-open Hartford-owned Batterson Park to the public next summer.
House Majority Endorses Ritter and Rojas as Leadership
November 7, 2024Ritter will be endorsed as Speaker of the House and Rojas elected Majority Leader.