Educating Against Fraud And Scams
April 23, 2019I was pleased to join with Detective Derrick Walker, NPD and AARP John Coates presenting - The Con Artist Playbook at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington. It was an informative event where constituents came to listen and learn how to protect themselves from scams and frauds.
Turco Talk Time - First Time Home Buyers Accounts
April 22, 2019Joining me for this installment of Turco Talk Time is Real Estate Agent Michele Devanney to talk about first time home buyer savings accounts and how these accounts will help those wishing to purchase a home in the state.
Turco Talk Time - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 16, 2019April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to talk about this issue I was joined by Sarah Gallardo who has been a champion in creating programs that address and help victims of abuse and sexual assault. Thank you to Sarah and to find out about events and ways to help, visit Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence on Facebook.
CHESLA Scholarship And Loans Program
April 5, 2019For many, college costs can be overwhelming and if students are unaware of available resources, searching for loans, grants and scholarships can be a daunting task. Follow this link for information on the CHESLA program.
April 15 Tax Filing Deadline Approaching
April 5, 2019The April 15th deadline to file your state and federal income taxes is fast approaching.
Turco Talk Time - People With Disabilities
April 3, 2019People with disabilities are a particularly vulnerable segment of the population – in this Turco Talk Time video I am joined by Executive Director Kathy Flaherty of the CT Legal Rights Project to talk about the work being done to make sure people with disabilities are properly represented in our policy decisions.
Turco Talk Time - Youth Financial Literacy
March 29, 2019UConn Political Science Major and Newington resident Jessica Weaver joined with me recently on Turco Talk Time to discuss youth financial literacy.
Minimum Wage Legislation Moves Forward
March 22, 2019Recently the state took another step closer to a $15 minimum wage after the legislature’s Labor and Public Employees Committee moved three bills concerning a minimum wage increase out of committee.