Toni E. Walker

There is still time to get quality and affordable health insurance coverage! With several new plan structures available this year, Access Health CT has decided to extend their enrollment period until Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Rep. Toni Walker, the co-chairwoman of Gov.-elect Ned Lamont’s transition team, sent a not-so-subtle message to Yale University inquiring about its progress in hiring 1,000 New Haven workers by April. Read this New Haven Register news story for more details.

This Saturday, Dec. 15, is the last day to enroll for health insurance through Access Health CT, so if you or anyone else you know is interested, then don’t delay.

Rep. Toni Walker joined her colleagues representing New Haven to announce that the State Bond Commission today approved $2,263,000 in state funding for several local initiatives and projects.

The Small Business Association is making available some limited assistance for New Haven County residents who were adversely impacted by the May 15th 2018 hurricane.

Access Health CT is mailing annual renewal notices this week for health insurance coverage and urging recipients to review the notices carefully. Numerous changes to insurance plans have been made for 2019, making it more important for people to read the notices, and shop and compare the plans starting on Nov. 1.

Here is a list of just some of the new state laws that take effect on Monday, October 1; please take a moment to look them over, and feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or concerns.

The annual LEAP Read-In on the New Haven Green last month was a great success and I was happy to be a part of it. The Leadership, Education & Athletics in Partnership (LEAP) has served thousands of children by getting them excited about reading and learning.