14 DAYS OF EARLY VOTING BEGINS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 21!

In a press release, the Secretary of the State reminded Connecticut voters that a 14-day period of early voting for the 2024 general election is set to begin on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Early voting provides all voters with the opportunity to cast their ballots in-person on a day of their choosing in advance of Election Day – including on two separate weekends – creating more convenience for voters and encouraging greater participation in elections.…

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence and impact of domestic violence. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, no matter age, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

Domestic violence is a serious violent crime that can include both physical and emotional abuse. It is frequently hidden from public view and many victims suffer in silence, afraid to seek help or not knowing where to turn. The traumatic effects…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I want to remind everyone that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase breast cancer awareness and education, while also promoting research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

I am proud to help spread the word about the importance of this cause, which is meaningful to so many families in our community.

Please get regular medical checkups and mammograms and contact medical professionals if you have questions or concerns.…

New Laws Effective October 1st

I just wanted you to know that several new laws will take effect on Tuesday, October 1st, that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I highlighted some of them below. An expanded list of those that will take effect, along with summaries, can be accessed here.

AN ACT SUPPORTING CONNECTICUT SENIORS AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF NURSING AND HOME-BASED CARE. – Public Act No. 24-39 (Sec. 1-5, 7-9, 15-19, 21-23)

Among other things, this law requires home…

Dear Friends,

Each year, unscrupulous scammers prey on vulnerable citizens in an attempt to steal their hard-earned money, and sometimes even their identity. These despicable people only care about creating chaos and stealing your money.

Solar Scams

Currently, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting residents that scammers may be using solar installation to fleece unsuspecting homeowners.

According to DCP, Scammers are calling Eversource and United Illuminating customers pretending…

Dear Friends,

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) announced Veterans STAND DOWN 2024 will take place on September 20^th from 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. at six regional sites across the state.

While the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many agencies and organizations operate, the DVA continues its commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans by providing access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based non-profits.…

Lawmakers continue to offer proposals for long-term relief, demand a Special Session at www.SpecialSessionCT.com

Today, House and Senate Republicans announced a petition drive calling for Majority Party Democrats and Governor Lamont to hold a special legislative session to tackle perpetually high electric rates in Connecticut.

The petition, which will be submitted to Connecticut’s Secretary of the State, states that the lawmakers deem it “necessary for the General Assembly to meet in special session”…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

In response to the recent, substantial rate hikes on electricity bills that have ratepayers across the state suffering from sticker shock, my Republican colleagues are urgently calling for a special legislative session to tackle not only the sudden significant increase but also the perpetually high electric rates in Connecticut.

In February, Republican legislators warned of the impending increase, due in part from a nearly 4-year pandemic shutoff moratorium, and called…

Only days after the sticker shock of massive energy bill increases were felt across the state, PURA has granted YET ANOTHER ADJUSTMENT (read: increase!) to Eversource and UI, this time to recoup the cost of setting up EV charging stations!

Essentially, you are going to be paying for someone else to be able to charge their car!

It’s ridiculous, and yet another reason my Republican colleagues and I have called for a special session to bring together lawmakers, utility companies, and government regulators…

Great news for small business owners!

The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) announced that applications for the Ignite Grant (for established woman-owned businesses) and Child Care Business Opportunity Fund Grants (for established and aspiring child care businesses) are now being accepted for the next round of grant awards!

• Ignite Grant applications will be accepted through September 24.
• The application period for Child Care Start-Up and Expansion Grants closes on September 9.
• Other Child…
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