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TONG JOINS COALITION IN SUPPORT OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S STUDENT DEBT CANCELLATION PLAN

Jan 16, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Attorney General William Tong has joined a national coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the federal government in two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the Biden Administration’s targeted cancellation of student loan debt to address the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The amicus brief, filed Wednesday in the cases Biden v. Nebraska and Department of Education v. Brown, argues that U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has the authority under the HEROES Act to provide limited debt cancellation to prevent student loan borrowers from experiencing grave financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This press release was made possible by: Last year, the Biden Administration announced plans to grant…

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ACTION TO KEEP RENTERS IN THEIR HOMES

Jan 13, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON—In the midst of historically high housing costs, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman Ed.D (D-N.Y.) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in sending a bicameral letter urging President Biden to pursue all possible strategies to address rent inflation, end corporate price gouging in the real estate sector, and ensure that renters and people experiencing homelessness across this country are stably housed this winter. “In the absence of robust investments in fair and affordable housing, it is clear that additional timely executive action is needed to address the urgent issue of historically high rental costs and housing instability. With this in mind, we urge your Administration to pursue all possible strategies to end…

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PROPOSED RULE TO BAN NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS ACROSS ECONOMY

Jan 13, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) on Thursday released the following statements on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed rule banning employers from imposing non-compete agreements on their employees. The FTC estimates that the new proposed rule could increase wages by nearly $300 billion per year and expand career opportunities for about 30 million Americans. “The FTC’s proposed rule banning the use of non-competes is great news for workers and for maintaining our economy’s competitive edge. In recent years, we’ve seen an explosion of non-compete agreements across industries and income brackets that have depressed wages and stifled innovation. Senator Young and I applaud the FTC…

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ACCESS HEALTH CT OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD ENDS MIDNIGHT JANUARY 15

Jan 11, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Free help available through the call center, open Saturday, January 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 15 from 9:00 a.m. to midnight HARTFORD, Conn. (Jan. 11, 2023) — Access Health CT (AHCT) encourages Connecticut residents to shop, compare, and enroll or renew their health insurance plans before the Open Enrollment deadline of Jan. 15. Customers who enroll between December 16, 2022 and Jan. 15 at midnight will have coverage beginning Feb. 1. Free, expert help to enroll is available online, on the phone and in person at AHCT’s Navigator and Enrollment locations. AHCT will also host a free, in-person enrollment fair Sunday, Jan. 15 at the University of Connecticut Stamford Campus, located at 1 University Place,…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG URGES PURA TO REJECT AQUARION “EXCESSIVE AND UNWARRANTED” 27 PERCENT RATE HIKE

Jan 5, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – In a brief filed today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Attorney General William Tong urged regulators to reject an “excessive and unwarranted” request by Eversource-owned Aquarion Water Company to raise its rates by 27 percent over three years. Eversource acquired Aquarion in 2017. This is the first rate case filed by Aquarion since that acquisition, although the company has previously imposed a series of escalating Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment surcharges. The brief identifies numerous areas to reduce the burden on ratepayers, including a return on equity (ROE) sought by Aquarion that would exceed that of any other regulated utility in Connecticut. The brief urges PURA to reject the use of ratepayer funds for $1.4 million…

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Applications For Operation Fuel Now Open

Jan 3, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Applications for Operation Fuel, which provides emergency energy and utility assistance to Connecticut households facing financial challenges, are now open and available at www.operationfuel.org. Applicants can receive grants of up to $1,000 to heating customers earning up to the state median income, which is currently $66,270 for individuals and $127,443 for households of four. Applicants can visit www.operationfuel.org/gethelp/ for aid, with applications available online or in-person at a fuel bank partnering with Operation Fuel. The program’s website says that applicants should gather proof of the last four weeks of income for all household members, the name of their fuel vendors for deliverable fuel customers, or their utility bill and payment history for electric/gas/water customers. This press release was made possible…

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Connecticut State Police New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats

Jan 3, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut State Police New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats 12/30/2022 -01/02/2023 The following are the New Year's holiday traffic statistics from Friday, 12/30/2022, at 12:01 AM to Monday 1/2/23, at 8:00 AM: Total Calls for Service – 3,864 Speeding Violations – 292 Seatbelt Violations – 10 DUI Arrests – 34 Accidents – 203 With Injury – 16 Fatalities – 0 Serious Injury – 2 (Hartford, Colchester) Motorist Assists – 324 This press release was made possible by:

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State Police Investigate Over 2,000 Accidents This Weekend

Jan 2, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

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Connecticut State Police New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats 12/30/2022 -01/01/2023

Jan 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut State Police New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats 12/30/2022 -01/01/2023 The following are the New Year's holiday traffic statistics from Friday, 12/30/2022, at 12:01 AM to Sunday 1/1/23, at 8:00 AM: Total Calls for Service – 2,789 Speeding Violations – 191 Seatbelt Violations – 5 DUI Arrests – 21 Accidents – 169 With Injury – 14 Fatalities – 0 Serious Injury – 2 (Hartford, Colchester) Motorist Assists – 248 This press release was made possible by:

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GOVERNOR LAMONT SUBMITS STATE POLICE CONTRACT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Dec 31, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that pursuant to the ratification of the agreement his administration reached with the Connecticut State Police (NP-1) Union, the administration has transmitted the contracts and accompanying details to the Connecticut General Assembly for its consideration. This contract is for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026, covering wages, benefits, and working conditions. “Our Connecticut State Police are among the finest members of law enforcement in the nation and they deserve to be recognized for their integrity, commitment to service, and the sacrifices they and their families make,” Governor Lamont said. “This new contract provides financial and other incentives for the retention and recruitment of the best troopers and candidates. I…

TONG JOINS COALITION IN SUPPORT OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S STUDENT DEBT CANCELLATION PLAN

ACTION TO KEEP RENTERS IN THEIR HOMES

PROPOSED RULE TO BAN NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS ACROSS ECONOMY

ACCESS HEALTH CT OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD ENDS MIDNIGHT JANUARY 15

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG URGES PURA TO REJECT AQUARION “EXCESSIVE AND UNWARRANTED” 27 PERCENT RATE HIKE

Applications For Operation Fuel Now Open

Connecticut State Police New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats

State Police Investigate Over 2,000 Accidents This Weekend

Connecticut State Police New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats 12/30/2022 -01/01/2023

GOVERNOR LAMONT SUBMITS STATE POLICE CONTRACT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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