Beginning on December 1, 2023, a new electric bill discount will be available to you if you have a financial hardship status on your electric account. Based on your household income or receipt of a public assistance benefit, you may be eligible for a 10% or 50% discount on your electric bill per month. For example, if you have a $100 monthly bill, it would be $10 less if you receive a 10% discount or $50 less if you receive the 50% discount.

Your discount will depend on your annual household income…

Bradley Air National Guard Base, Conn.—Connecticut Army and Air National Guard members met with a group of legislators, including Representatives Martin Foncello (R-107) and Mitch Bolinsky (R-106), on Friday to highlight their readiness during this National Hurricane Preparedness Month.

The Connecticut National Guard is funded with about $6 million from the state and $300 million from the federal government. They operate 17 Readiness Centers in Connecticut, six storefront recruiting offices, four…

NEW CT PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM LAUNCHES ON OCTOBER 2

All Connecticut Residents Can Sign Up for the Free Discount Card To Receive Savings on Medication 

State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky hailed the announcement that a prescription drug discount card program will launch in Connecticut on October 2, 2023, enabling all residents of the state to receive savings on certain prescription drugs.

The program was established by a new law I supported (Public Act 23-171), which is to be  administered by…

The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will begin on September 1, 2023. The program helps Connecticut residents – including both homeowners and renters – with the costs associated with heating their homes.

Basic benefits toward heating bills range from $180 to $530 depending on income, size of household, and need. Benefits are available for households with incomes up to 60% of the state median income, which equates to roughly $79,910…

Danbury – The State Department of Children and Families has reopened the Danbury office’s family visitation rooms, which were designed to be more family-friendly living room-type environments. State Representatives Rachel Chaleski (R-Danbury) and Mitch Bolinsky (R-Newtown) were among the officials on hand to celebrate the grand re-opening on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

“The care and attention that was put into creating a natural space for a more normalized interaction between parent and child can…

Friends and Neighbors,

An informational public meeting is being held later this month on 10 rate filings from 9 health insurers for 2024 plans both on and off Access Health CT, the state’s federal Affordable Care Act exchange. The public informational meeting will be held in a hybrid format, both in person at the Legislative Office Building, in Hartford, and online at CT-N.

The insurers are seeking an average hike of 12.4% on individual health plans next year and 14.8% on small group plans.

This…

With inflation causing prices to rise, we are paying more for everything we purchase, including food, clothing, and fuel. Saving money is more important than ever.

That being said, with school only a few weeks away for most students, I want to remind you to take advantage of the upcoming “Tax Free Week,” which runs from Sunday, August 20 through Saturday, August 26.

This is a great time to save on all of your kids’ back-to-school wear, both in stores and online.

What’s more is, this savings opportunity…

CHESHIRE- State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) joined Governor Ned Lamont along with leadership of the legislature’s Banking and Aging Committees attended a ceremonial bill signing to celebrate and inform constituents about new and enhanced Connecticut protections aimed squarely at protecting our state’s Seniors from the threat of financial exploitation.

The legislation, PA 23-161 provides a new, proactive set of protections for Seniors by establishing new guidelines that will engage and empower their…

Overnight Closures of Wasserman Way at Route 34 in Sandy Hook/Newtown and the Exit 11 On and Off-Ramp

NEWTOWN- State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) is informing Newtown residents CTDOT is announcing that Wasserman Way from Route 34 to Oakview Road and the I-84 Exit 11 on and off-ramps will be closed for overnight construction on Sunday, July 23 to Tuesday, July 25,2023.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that Wasserman Way from Route 34 to Oakview Road and the I-84 Exit…