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.
Help for Lead Removal from Homes
August 14, 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.
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.
Helping Families Stay Healthy
June 5, 2024Nutrition is an important factor in keeping us healthy, and legislation passed this session is designed to improve access to healthy food choices for families in need.
Needed Investments in Higher Education, Childcare, Mental Health and Non-Profits
May 8, 2024With the two-year $26 billion budget passed by the legislature last year remaining strong and in balance, we were able to make much needed new investments in important areas such as higher education, early childcare, mental health services and our non-profit community.