Kate Farrar

As we take time to commemorate the powerful legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. let us reflect on his vision for equality, justice, and nonviolent social change. More information to understand new SNAP work rule changes. Plus, the AARP Community Grant Challenge is now accepting applications.

Congratulations to Webster Hill School and Anna Reynolds School on being named 2024–25 Schools of Distinction. Also, the Early Childhood Education Endowment Advisory Board met and members reviewed and approved the 2025 Annual Report.

Take my Legislative Survey and share your priorities. Access Health CT has extended the final deadline to enroll in a health or dental plan for 2026 to Saturday, January 31. The Generation Power CT (GPCT) Emergency Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications.

Happy Holidays and New Laws in 2026.

Due to a system outage, Access Health CT has extended the deadline to sign up for health and dental coverage. Also, Medical Debt relief is on the way for qualifying individuals.

The state will be using $70 Million from a $500 million contingency reserve we created during last month’s special session to protect Health Insurance as the deadline to sign up for Access Health CT coverage beginning January 1, 2026 is fast approaching.

The state's severe weather protocol has been activated for the first time this season. Plus, the newly formed Early Childhood Education Endowment is holding a Public Hearing, and the Fiscal Accountability Reports from the Office of Fiscal Analysis and the Office of Policy and Management has been released.

Happy Thanksgiving! Shop local for Small Business Saturday.