Matt Ritter

Last week, both the House and Senate convened at the State Capitol for a special legislative session to address a number urgent and critical issues impacting Connecticut residents.

At a bipartisan announcement we agreed to move $500 million in volatility funds to the budget reserve fund as an emergency fund to deal with federal chaos.

A variety of local after school programs around Connecticut are receiving a boost with a new round of state grants.

Election Day this year is Tuesday, November 4, but voters can also cast their ballots under Connecticut's early voting law now through November 2.

A new state online mapping tool helps residents and businesses to assess evolving property risks related to climate change such as flooding and wildfires.

Connecticut high school seniors with good grades can now earn automatic admission to several public and private colleges and universities through a new state initiative that makes applying to college easier.

Along with autumn's cooler weather and changing leaves, a number of new state laws are also hitting the books this month.

National credit rating agencies recently issued another bond rating upgrade for Connecticut, and the state budget remains in a solid surplus position.