Brandon Chafee

Passover, which began on Wednesday, commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt and celebrates faith, resilience, and freedom. Passover ends on April 9th. 

If you need help with your federal and state tax returns this year, there are several free resources available to assist qualifying Connecticut residents.

The state's Student Loan Reimbursement Program has recently begun accepting applications for student loan payments that were made during the 2025 calendar year.

The 2026 session of the Connecticut General Assembly begins on Wednesday February 4 at the State Capitol.

If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with their energy bills, it is not too late to apply for assistance to help with the costs of this winter heating season.

Last week, the U.S. Senate failed to extend federal Affordable Care Act subsidies. As a result, Governor Lamont announced that the state expects to spend roughly $70 million next year to make up for the loss. These funds will come from a $500 million contingency reserve we created during last month’s special session to address potential federal cuts to safety-net programs.

The House held a special session yesterday. A lot of great legislation was packed into the day - please keep reading for a summary of the bills that were passed.

All Connecticut SNAP recipients have access to their FULL November benefits on their EBT cards.