Larry B. Butler

A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect on Tuesday, October 1st.

With school recently started, now is a good time for a reminder that we all need to be extra careful as school buses and students will be sharing the roads.

Connecticut's annual summer Sales Tax-Free Week on clothing is back, and this year it runs from Sunday August 18 through Saturday August 24.

Nominations are now open for the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame class of 2024. Consider nominating a Veteran you know for this year's class. The nominating period runs until September 15. An official induction ceremony will be held later in the year.

Almost 100 new state laws passed by the legislature aimed at improving the quality of life in our great state took effect July 1.

Nutrition is an important factor in keeping us healthy, and legislation passed this session is designed to improve access to healthy food choices for families in need.

With the two-year $26 billion budget passed by the legislature last year remaining strong and in balance, we were able to make much needed new investments in important areas such as higher education, early childcare, mental health services and our non-profit community.

Public safety is one of government's most important responsibilities, and legislation passed by the House of Representatives takes aim at stopping the growing threat of "street takeovers."