Minnie Recognized by HITN
December 9, 2022HITN’s First Annual PuertoRican Heritage Month celebration Recognizing past and present Puerto Rican pioneers.
Improving Fiscal Outlook For Connecticut
December 8, 2022I am pleased to report that responsible budgeting and major structural changes made to pension and teachers' retirements plans are putting Connecticut on much more solid fiscal ground and saving taxpayers billions in debt payments.
Special Session
December 1, 2022With many families in Connecticut facing added financial strain due to rising prices, the legislature went into special session earlier this week to provide some relief. A bipartisan bill passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Lamont extends the current suspension of the gasoline tax, provides additional funding for energy assistance programs, and continues premium pay for frontline workers.
Alimentando a los Adultos Envejecientes en Hartford Connecticut
November 21, 2022Ayudando a alimentar a los adultos envejecientes de la comunidad durante la pandemia del Covid-19.
Eversource and United Illuminating Rate Increases
November 21, 2022I am sure we share the same concerns about Eversource and United Illuminating, the state's two main electric distribution companies, which both filed for new standard service supply rates with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) that will increase rates by approximately 40%. Once approved by PURA, these new rates will go into effect from January 1, 2023, through the first six months of the year.
Minnie Recognized for Her Commitment to the Puerto Rican Community
November 17, 2022The Hispanic Information & Telecommunications Network (HITN) in Brooklyn, New York at their annual event in Hunter College “El Centro” recognized State Representative Minnie González for her leadership and commitment to the Puerto Rican community in the State of Connecticut and Puerto Rico.
Aid and Resources to Support Those Experiencing Homelessness
November 16, 2022A recent report detailed that throughout Connecticut there was an increase of 13% in overall homelessness from 2021 to 2022.
$46.6 Million to Support Small Business Growth in CT
November 14, 2022The state has announced a five-year, $46.6 million investment to expand small business assistance programs across Connecticut, specifically supporting small business owners who may have previously experienced barriers to accessing financial support. This initiative will also support startup businesses, which is great news for our economy.