Posted on January 22, 2019 by jpheasant
HARTFORD – Fighting to protect Educational Cost Sharing (ECS) funding from being cut mid-year, State Representative Robin Green (R-55) has introduced a bill that would prevent the executive branch from doing just that.
HB-5172, if implemented, would prohibit the governor from making any recessions or other reductions to ECS
Funding during the fiscal year.
Posted on January 17, 2019 by jpheasant
As you may have heard or read, electric rate increases affecting Eversource and United Illuminating customers went into effect January 1st.
The rate increases were approved last fall by the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA), which operates independent of the legislature and is statutorily charged with providing oversight for the rates and services of Connecticut’s investor owned electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunication companies.
Posted on January 16, 2019 by jpheasant
I wanted to take a minute to update you on a few new laws that have gone into effect as of January 1st. New legislation effective dates are typically January 1st, July 1st, and October 1st throughout the calendar year.
AN ACT CONCERNING MAMMOGRAMS, BREAST ULTRASOUNDS AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF BREASTS
This new law, PA 18-159, redefines mammogram, and eliminates copayments and deductibles for certain breast ultrasounds. For a summary, click here.
AN ACT CONCERNING DUAL ARRESTS AND THE TRAINING REQUIRED OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WITH RESPECT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
This new law, PA 18-5, will reduce the number of dual arrests that occur in domestic violence cases and enhance domestic violence training offered to state and local law enforcement agencies. For a summary, click here.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING PREGNANCY AS A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIODS FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS
This new law, PA 18-43, permits certain pregnant individuals to enroll in a health insurance policy or plan not later than thirty days after the individual’s pregnancy has been certified by a licensed health care provider. For a full summary,click here.
If you’re interested in learning more about other laws, you can take a look at the full list found here. Please contact me with any questions or clarifications regarding the implementation of these new laws.
