Financial Literacy Added to High School Curriculum
September 20, 2023A half-credit course on personal financial management has been added to the required curriculum to graduate from Connecticut public high schools.
Investing in Higher Education
August 30, 2023This year we made significant strides in supporting higher education, helping to ensure a brighter future for our students with more opportunities, expanded support, and financial relief.
During the 2023 legislative session, we allocated over $135 million more for higher education in our biennial state budget than initially proposed. We did this in order to support initiatives that reflect our commitment to help address the growing challenges faced by students and graduates.
Back to School on the Horizon
August 16, 2023Connecticut's annual sales tax-free week and an expansion of the free school meals program will help families navigate the new school year.
State's Paid Leave Program is a National Model
August 9, 2023Connecticut's Paid Family and Medical Leave law, passed by the legislature in 2019, has already helped tens of thousands of workers and is also serving as a national model for other states.
Expanding Women's Reproductive Rights
July 26, 2023In the aftermath of last year's devastating Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Connecticut has become a national leader in passing a number of new laws defending residents, healthcare workers, and those from out-of-state seeking reproductive services and resources.
New State Laws Take Effect
July 5, 2023Though the majority of new laws approved by the legislature will take effect in October, there are a number of laws that went into effect July 1. Here's some of the highlights as well as a link to the complete list.
Why We Celebrate Juneteenth
June 19, 2023Juneteenth – June 19 - celebrates the end of slavery in our country, but this important holiday was unknown to many for several years.
Holding Eversource & United Illuminating Accountable
May 3, 2023A reliable electric grid is critical to powering our homes and businesses, and quick restoration from outages should be the norm and expected - yet that always hasn't been the case.