HARTFORD, CT – State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141) on Wednesday joined Governor Lamont and legislative colleagues as he signed a public health and safety law that allows pharmacists to prescribe oral and emergency contraception, as well as legalizing over-the-counter medications such as Plan B to be sold in vending machines. This increases the access of…
Wethersfield, CT – Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo is warning Connecticut employers and residents of an uptick in unemployment benefits fraud due to identity theft. Connecticut is among states being targeted by criminals who are flooding the unemployment system using stolen identities to file for benefits. During the pandemic, stolen identities were…
HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Jeffrey Beckham on Thursday sent the attached expenditure and revenue estimates to the State Comptroller regarding the state’s General Fund and Special Transportation Fund for Fiscal Year 2023. According to July’s monthly forecast from OPM, the final forecast for the fiscal year, the agency…
Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, Mayor Harry Rilling, State Rep. Kadeem Roberts, State Rep. Dominique Johnson, State Rep. Lucy Dathan, and Board of Education Member Janine Rudolph highlighted over $140 million in state funding for the City of Norwalk, Norwalk Board of Education, local infrastructure, and local non-profits. Standing on the banks of the Norwalk…
WESTON, CT – The Weston History & Culture Center’s popular outdoor summer concert series, Music at the Barn, is back for its 8th season. Otis and the Hurricanes performs on Sunday July 23, 2023. Grounds open at 5:00pm; Music from 5:30pm – 7pm. Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chair, BYOB and enjoy the show! Tickets…
DANBURY, CT – For 120 years, Western Connecticut State University’s legacy has been important to the greater Danbury area and beyond. The public university has produced thousands of graduates who have mostly stayed in the area and contributed to its economic and social success while pursuing fruitful careers as educators, nurses, scientists, mental health counselors,…
Norwalk, CT – The Maritime Aquarium is pleased to announce the arrival of two new residents – fennec foxes Trooper and Hokees. Trooper, a 10-year-old male, and Hokees, a 7-year-old female, are the first fennec foxes to call the Aquarium home. “The most unique feature of the fennec fox is its large ears,” said Associate…
In the summer of 2020 when most of the entertainment world was on an extended hiatus, Curtain Call in Stamford was providing outdoor entertainment that fed the souls of its performers, entertained thousands and provided a much needed cash infusion. Their first outdoor event – a cabaret-style event called SHAKESPEARE & SONG – replaced the…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Fire Academy has been awarded a grant of $334,789 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This funding will be used to enhance the academy’s training programs, equipment, and overall operations, ultimately improving the safety and effectiveness…
HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut’s Social Equity Council (SEC) today announced that its awarding $6 million in grants through a Community Reinvestment Pilot Program. This funding will support 6 organizations across Connecticut to be used for the purposes of developing, expanding, and supporting programs that uplift communities and strengthen families disproportionately impacted by the “War on…