Posted on September 29, 2022
SALEM, CT – The Town of Salem has been approved to receive $372,000 in state funding for the rehabilitation and restoration of the bridge on Darling Road. This will be matched by $97,600 from the town.
The grant is provided through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), a state program managed by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) that delivers grants to small towns for economic development, community conservation, and quality-of-life capital projects.
“This is wonderful news…
Posted on September 29, 2022
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
October 1st marks the effective date of many new laws. Below are links for information on notable laws (or sections of laws) taking effect that address juvenile crime, youth mental health, our state’s energy future, government transparency, and lifting the cap on cottage food.
AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE JUSTICE AND SERVICES, FIREARMS BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND LARCENY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Public Act No. 22-115 (Sec. 1-4, 6-10, 13-18)
Summary
House Bill No. 5417
AN ACT CONCERNING…
Posted on September 16, 2022
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) recently announced their annual “Stand Down” event for Veterans scheduled for Friday, September 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at five locations across the state.
These events are a one-stop location for Connecticut’s Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel, and their immediate families to access DVA services and programs from federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based…
Posted on September 8, 2022
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
On August 29th, Republican members of the Appropriations, Energy, and Human Services committees proposed an amendment to supplement $79.2 million in expected federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds to increase total home energy assistance to $191.5 million. The amendment, however, was not entertained by the majority party and rejected on procedural grounds.
As a result, millions of dollars in potential relief was left on the table.
To overcome procedural…
Posted on August 25, 2022
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
In early June, my Republican colleagues and I raised concerns about the financial pressure residents would experience this fall as they faced the skyrocketing expense of heating their homes. We proposed a plan to use some of the state’s significant surplus funds to provide additional home heating assistance to those who would need it. Our plan fell on deaf ears. Our concern on this subject continues as the legislature grapples with the reality that one-time federal funding…
Posted on August 19, 2022
With school starting and thousands of children soon waiting at the end of their driveways or on the side of a road for the bus, I wanted to remind everyone to be careful on our public roadways. When school is in session, drivers should use extra caution, especially near bus stops, schools, playgrounds, and athletic fields.
Safety tips for drivers:
- State law prohibits passing a school bus with its lights flashing. Some school buses are…
Posted on August 12, 2022
HARTFORD – State Representative Holly Cheeseman (R-37), recorded a perfect 100% attendance for voting in the 2022 legislative session.
According to statistics compiled by the House Clerk’s office for the 2022 session, Rep. Cheeseman cast a vote for each of 265 pieces of legislation put before the Connecticut House of Representatives this year.
“I’m proud to serve the people of East Lyme and Salem and bring their voice to Hartford. Being a responsible legislator means reading the bill, listening to…
Posted on August 12, 2022
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
From Sunday, August 21, through Saturday, August 27, there will be a tax-free holiday on clothing and footwear. Items sold at $100 or under will not be subject to the state’s sales tax during this time. This is the 22nd annual sales tax free week which typically occurs during the third week of August.
Earlier this year we passed legislation – HB 5501 “An Act Suspending Certain Gas Taxes and Sales and Use Taxes on Certain…
Posted on August 3, 2022
The Connecticut Insurance Department is considering substantial proposed rate increases for individual and small group (for employers with 50 or fewer workers) insurance markets. The average of the proposed rate increases is 20%. Nine health insurance providers covering approximately 206,000 people have filed for increases. The filings are for both the state-sponsored health insurance exchange, Access Health CT, and off-exchange plans.
According to the Insurance Dept.,
- The proposed average individual rate request is a 20.4 percent increase, compared to 8.6 percent in 2022 and ranges from 8.6 percent to 25.2 percent.
- The proposed average small group rate request is a 14.8 percent increase, compared to 12.9 percent in 2022 and ranges from 3.6 percent to 29.3 percent.
The Insurance Department Announced a Public Hearing on Rate Requests for August 15th
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Posted on July 29, 2022
At the conclusion of each legislative session, the non-partisan Office of Legislative Research compiles reports on public acts organized by topics. These reports include various topics such as “Acts Affecting Seniors,” “Acts Affecting Education,” “Acts Affecting Business and Jobs,” and much more.
Follow the link below to access the full range of reports: