CURRENT NEWS

The Climate Action Bill signed into Law

July 11, 2025

Participate in the "Share Your Story" campaign about the mismanagement of Rockville General Hospital. The Climate Action Bill was signed by the governor, it addresses climate change and environmental protection. Plus, the AARP CT Livable Communities Grant Program is now accepting nominations. Also, 40 Things to do in CT this July!

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Happy 4th of July!

July 7, 2025

Have a Happy and safe 4th of July! The Fallen Hero Fund was signed by the governor, it modifies and expands existing state law on survivor benefits. Also, the Electric Discount Rate has expanded to five tiers.

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Decrease in overdose deaths

June 13, 2025

This marks the third consecutive year of decreases of statewide overdose deaths, CT offers many resources for those seeking assistance. Also, the CT State Library is offering Suggested Summer Reading Lists for all grade levels. Plus, celebrating Juneteenth!

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2025 Legislative Session comes to a close

June 9, 2025

The 2025 legislative session officially came to a close, we advanced a budget that puts families first with affordable child care and a child tax credit, legislation that expands services to veterans, transportation bills that make our streets safer, plus reforms that will deliver relief to your electric bill.

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Rockville General Update, Transforming Special Education, and Housing Reform

May 30, 2025

Rockville General Hospital and Prospect Medical Holdings update. Transforming Special Education to deliver better access to services, providing cost controls, and greater transparency. Also, the Housing Reform Bill represents a meaningful step forward in supporting housing needs like housing supply, streamlining regulations, protecting vulnerable residents, and empowering local communities with the tools they need to create solutions.

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Medicaid Funding, Trooper raises, and Medical Debt Relief

May 23, 2025

The Governor made a Declaration of the Existence of Extraordinary Circumstances this week that led the House to work quickly and effectively to strengthen health coverage for nearly one million elderly, disabled, and low-income children. Also, CT State troopers will be receiving raises and there will be more Medical Debt Relief on the way.

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