Tammy Exum

With the legislative session just around the corner on February 7, the resources below will help you stay updated on crucial developments, events, proposed policies, and key discussions as they happen in Hartford.

Connecticut has launched a new online jobs portal aimed at assisting state residents — and those seeking to move here — in the process of finding a job.

As a result of fiscally responsible budgeting by the legislature and governor, significant tax relief is on the way for many Connecticut taxpayers in 2024.

To help alleviate a shortage in child care workers, a new registered apprenticeship program was recently announced to attract more people to the field and improve the quality of home-based child care.

This week is "National Apprenticeship Week" which is a good time to highlight Connecticut's Apprenticeship Training Program and the great careers that await as you learn while you earn!

A recent report commissioned by the Connecticut-based Dalio Education found more than 63,000 young adults were "disconnected," and 56,000 students were "at risk" between 2021 and 2022.

This week's updates include:

- Back-to-School Food Drive in Avon
- Special Session Recap
- New Laws Take Effect
- Education Funding for West Hartford, Avon
- Low-Income Discount Rate from Eversource
- Free COVID-19 Tests Available

This week's updates include:

- Grand Re-Opening for Beanz and Co.
- Back-to-School Food Drive
- Tax-Exemptions Deadline for Veterans
- The Epidemic of Loneliness
- WeHa United in Jazz
- Avon Friends for Equity Community Fest
- Minimum Wage Increase
- Autumn Arrival
- Yom Kippur
- Special Session on Tuesday