New Laws Effective January 1, 2024
December 29, 2023As we ring in the new year, there are some laws that become effective on January 1 that were passed during the 2023 legislative session addressing key issue areas including early voting, health and mental health, and online privacy and data protection.
Bonding Funds Coming to Madison
December 15, 2023State Representative John-Michael Parker (D- Madison) State Senator Christine Cohen (D- Madison), and Madison First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons today celebrated the State Bond Commission’s approval of $500,000 for a back-up generator at Polson Middle School for the town’s emergency shelter.
Connecticut Supports a Strong Business Climate
November 16, 2023Thanks to our strong, fiscally responsible policies at the state level:
Our bond ratings are stellar.
Job growth numbers keep improving.
We have cut billions in unfunded pension debts from our balance sheets.
We paid back the pandemic-era Unemployment Trust Fund loan, which is great news for local businesses.
Volunteer for CT Foodshare!
November 14, 2023Looking for a chance to give back to your community this Thanksgiving season? Connecticut Foodshare has the perfect opportunity!
CHET Dream Big!
November 2, 2023Connecticut K-12 students have a fun and exciting opportunity to win up to $20,000 towards their future education with the CHET Dream Big! Competition.
Keep Kids Safe - Gun Buyback Day
October 5, 2023I wanted to invite you to the 3rd Annual #KeepKidsSafe Connecticut Statewide Gun Buyback & Gun Safe Giveaway Day. This year's event will be held Saturday, October 28 between 9am - 3pm.
Paying Down Pension Debt
October 4, 2023Last week, Connecticut transferred more than $1.3 billion to pay down its long-term pension debt.
Since the legislature enacted the state’s “fiscal guardrails” in 2017, more than $7 billion in excess contributions captured from volatile revenue sources have been made to pay down pension debt, resulting in far-reaching savings for Connecticut taxpayers.
Lowering Your Prescription Drug Costs
September 19, 2023Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for all.
On Oct. 2, all Connecticut residents will be eligible to sign up for ArrayRx, a prescription drug discount card program that provides up to 80% off certain prescriptions at nearly all pharmacies in the state.