Gary Turco

I 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.

Joining 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.

April 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.

For 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.

The April 15th deadline to file your state and federal income taxes is fast approaching.

People 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.

UConn Political Science Major and Newington resident Jessica Weaver joined with me recently on Turco Talk Time to discuss youth financial literacy.

Recently 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.