CURRENT NEWS

Increasing Accountability Among Utility Companies

May 2, 2023

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) unanimously voted to begin a search for consultants to monitor the performance of the state's two electric distribution companies - Eversource and United Illuminating. This is an important step toward eventually shifting to performance-based regulation for the companies.

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Emissions Test Electronic Reminder

April 28, 2023

The Connecticut DMV and the Connecticut Emissions Program are working to move to an electronic reminder notification system. This means that instead of getting postcard reminders for emissions tests, you can now get automatic electronic reminders via text, email, or both. You will receive notifications 45 days, 30 days, 15 days, and one day before your due date.

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State Budget Process

April 18, 2023

We are more than halfway through the regular session, and this is the time of year when legislative activity picks up in the Connecticut General Assembly.

After weeks of holding public hearings, the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee and Appropriations Committee approved their budget proposals (Appropriations handles the spending side and Finance handles the revenue side).

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Autism Acceptance Month

April 12, 2023

April is Autism Acceptance Month. This year's theme, “Celebrate Differences,” aims to herald the acceptance of individuals beyond the spectrum.

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I-95 Northbound Safety Improvement Project

March 31, 2023

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced the I-95 Northbound Safety Improvements construction project in Groton, Stonington, and North Stonington is anticipated to begin Monday, April 3.

This project will improve traffic and roadside safety along this section of interstate highway through roadway and bridge improvements.

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Taking Action on Gun Violence

March 29, 2023

On Tuesday, the Judiciary Committee voted to approve legislation to reduce gun violence, including mass shootings, community violence, domestic violence, suicides and accidental shootings.

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