October is both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 1, 2024All year round, but particularly this month, together let’s bring attention to and raise awareness about the tragedy caused by breast cancer and domestic violence.
New Laws Effective October 1
September 25, 2024A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect on Tuesday, October 1.
Stay Alert! School Buses are Back on the Roads
September 4, 2024With 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.
Helping to Preserve Our Environment
August 21, 2024A new round of state grants totaling almost $15 million will go toward preserving land throughout Connecticut as open green space.
One of the best ways to help protect our environment is to protect land from development by preserving it as open space for all residents to enjoy.
Stretching to all four corners of the state, over 2,626 acres of open space will be protected throughout 20 municipalities with this latest round of environmental grants.
Help for Lead Removal from Homes
August 14, 2024A new state program to help residents remove dangerous lead hazards, such as lead paint, from homes is now accepting applications.
Sales Tax-Free Week on Clothing is Back
August 7, 2024Connecticut'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 Open for Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame
July 24, 2024Nominations 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.
New State Laws Effective This Month
July 2, 2024Almost 100 new state laws passed by the legislature aimed at improving the quality of life in our great state took effect July 1.





