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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES BUSINESSES WILL RECEIVE A 6% DECREASE IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATES IN 2025

Nov 20, 2024 Alex

Connecticut Insurance Department Approves Eleventh Consecutive Year of Rate Decreases (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the ongoing trend of decreasing rates in workers’ compensation insurance will result in Connecticut businesses receiving a 6% rate decrease beginning January 1, 2025. The Connecticut Insurance Department has approved an annual workers’ compensation rate filing for 2025 with a decrease of 6.1% to the voluntary market loss costs and a decrease of 6.2% in assigned risk plan rates. This becomes the eleventh consecutive year that the Connecticut Insurance Department has approved rate decreases for workers’ compensation insurance, resulting in significant cost savings for employers. The trend reflects a continued decline in workplace injuries and filed claims. “These positive trends are…

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Air Quality Advisory: Smoke from Massachusetts Fires Reaches Connecticut

Nov 20, 2024 Alex

The ongoing wildfires in Massachusetts are impacting air quality across the region, with smoke traveling south and affecting areas in Connecticut. Residents may notice a smoky smell in the air, which could pose health concerns for those sensitive to air quality, such as children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD. Officials recommend minimizing outdoor activities, especially strenuous ones, and staying indoors with windows closed to reduce exposure. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions evolve. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through local news and health advisories.

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EVERSOURCE WINTER RATE INCREASE

Nov 15, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today regarding the announcement from Eversource that standard services rates will rise by 24 percent in January, resulting in a total average bill increase of 7.2 percent. “More awful news from our out-of-touch public utilities. Let’s get real—this is not a decrease. This is yet another increase on top of the exorbitant bills that already hit this summer. I don’t pretend to have all the answers to Connecticut’s energy affordability crisis, but we’ve got to do better than this. These rates are the result of a competitive bidding process. This is pretty much set in stone at this point. But that doesn’t mean we just need to take it…

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Statement of Appreciation and Gratitude from State Senator Tony Hwang on the 28th State Senate Election Win

Nov 11, 2024 Alex

State Senator Tony Hwang issued the following statement regarding his re-election as State Senator of Connecticut’s 28th District. “This widespread support - and this wide margin of victory - is humbling and inspiring. We won by more than 5,600 votes: nearly 10 percentage points. We won in each town: Bethel, Easton, Fairfield, and Newtown. We won with support from Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. We won by staying positive, by staying connected, and by remaining focused on issues people care about, like making Connecticut more affordable for everyone. I am grateful to the people of the 28th Senate District for reviewing my record of service and re-electing me in such a convincing fashion. I will continue to put people over politics.…

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Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame Hosts 31st Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration

Nov 8, 2024 Alex

On Tuesday, October 22, the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame (CWHF) hosted its 31st Annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration at the Bushnell Center for Performing Arts. The event honored the achievements of Connecticut women by inducting three pioneers into The Hall, awarding the Eileen Kraus scholarship to a CT graduate, and recognizing three Spotlight award recipients. The following women were inducted into the Hall of Fame for their accomplishments as Creative Catalysts: Sara Bronin (Hartford): Architect, attorney, professor, and policymaker Melissa Bernstein (Westport): Entrepreneur, creative, and author Barbara Summers (Hartford): American writer, educator, and fashion model This year’s Eileen Kraus Scholarship Awardee is Yasmeen Galal, a recent Woodland Regional High School graduate who is now studying Computer Science and Government at Harvard University. During the…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR COVERAGE WITH ACCESS HEALTH CT HAS BEGUN AND RUNS THROUGH JANUARY 15

Nov 1, 2024 Alex

Access Health CT’s Open Enrollment Period is November 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais today announced that the open enrollment period for Connecticut residents seeking to enroll in health insurance plans for 2025 with Access Health CT, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, has begun effective this morning and continues through January 15, 2025. Governor Lamont and Commissioner Mais are encouraging anyone in need of coverage or considering changing their coverage to take full advantage of this open enrollment period to research their options. This open enrollment period provides individuals and families the opportunity to review, compare, and select health and dental insurance plans for the upcoming year. Consumers…

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Health Insurance Enrollment for DACA Recipients Starting Nov. 1

Oct 24, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Access Health CT (AHCT) today announced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients will be eligible to enroll in health insurance coverage through state-based marketplaces beginning Nov. 1. This change in the law means DACA recipients living in Connecticut can enroll in health and dental insurance plans offered through AHCT. DACA is a policy that defers deportation for eligible individuals who do not have a lawful U.S. immigration status. DACA recipients from birth to 15 years old, or DACA recipients who are pregnant, may be eligible for HUSKY Health programs, including Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). DACA recipients who will be newly eligible to enroll in coverage through a state-based marketplace starting November 1 may also be…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT AND SECRETARY THOMAS REMIND CONNECTICUT VOTERS THAT 14 DAYS OF EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

Oct 18, 2024 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas today are reminding voters in Connecticut 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. This is the first time in history that early voting is being offered in Connecticut for a general election, making the state one of the last in the nation to enact a system of early voting. Connecticut was…

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Route 8/25 Exit 5 Is Now Exit 2B??

Oct 14, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh_9NWbZJ7w While driving to the Fallen Heroes event in Prospect, I couldn't help but notice a series of renamed exits along the highway. Curious about the changes, I decided to ask Senator Tony Hwang, who was also attending the event, for some insight.Senator Hwang explained that Connecticut is transitioning its highway exit numbers to align with the mile-marker system used across the country. This update is designed to improve consistency and make it easier for drivers to navigate using GPS systems. Instead of the traditional sequential numbering, the new system will reflect the number of miles from the state border, helping drivers better understand distances and locations.Senator Hwang acknowledged that the change is causing some confusion, but assured me that…

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YANKEE GAS $209 MILLION RATE HIKE REQUEST

Oct 3, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today regarding the announcement by Yankee Gas that it will soon file a request with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for a $209 million rate hike. If granted, ratepayers would see an average increase of roughly 29 percent in their bills. Yankee Gas is owned by Eversource. It provides gas service to 252,000 customers in 85 towns throughout Connecticut. “This massive rate hike request could not come at a worse time for Connecticut who are already struggling to afford these skyrocketing utility bills. I’m going to comb through every line of this request the moment it is filed, and I’ll be fighting at every step of the way to…

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES BUSINESSES WILL RECEIVE A 6% DECREASE IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATES IN 2025

Air Quality Advisory: Smoke from Massachusetts Fires Reaches Connecticut

EVERSOURCE WINTER RATE INCREASE

Statement of Appreciation and Gratitude from State Senator Tony Hwang on the 28th State Senate Election Win

Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame Hosts 31st Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR COVERAGE WITH ACCESS HEALTH CT HAS BEGUN AND RUNS THROUGH JANUARY 15

Health Insurance Enrollment for DACA Recipients Starting Nov. 1

GOVERNOR LAMONT AND SECRETARY THOMAS REMIND CONNECTICUT VOTERS THAT 14 DAYS OF EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

Route 8/25 Exit 5 Is Now Exit 2B??

YANKEE GAS $209 MILLION RATE HIKE REQUEST

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