Happy New Year from State Rep. Gary Turco

December 31, 2025



 

 

I just want to take a moment to wish everyone a happy and safe new year. I am looking forward to a productive 2026 at the State Capitol. It is an honor to continue to serve as your tireless advocate for the 27th District.
 

New Laws Effective Jan. 1

Several laws passed in the last legislative session will take effect on Jan. 1.

These new measures address key issues impacting our state and its residents, including expanded incentives for farmers, strengthened protections for workers in sensitive professions, and improved reporting requirements to better track higher education enrollment, post-secondary credits, and student opportunities.

Please take a moment to follow the link below to see the full list of new laws taking effect on January 1. We are advancing laws to support our veterans, transportation safety, environmental initiatives, and so much more. 
New Laws Effective Jan. 1

And, while it's not a new law, I want to note that the minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1. It will increase from the current rate of $16.35 per hour to $16.94 per hour.

The change is required under a state law Governor Lamont signed in 2019 (Public Act 19-4) that connects the state’s minimum wage to economic indicators, specifically the percentage change in the federal employment cost index.

Continuing forward under this law, Connecticut workers and employers can anticipate that announcements will be made by Oct. 15 of each year declaring the change in the minimum wage that will become effective on Jan. 1 of the approaching year.
 

Legislative Survey

I am always looking for better ways to serve you. Please take the time to fill out my online legislative survey here to let me know what your concerns are ahead of the 2026 session.
 

As always, please feel free to reach my office if you have any comments, questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Gary Turco
State Representative
 

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