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CTDOT 5 Year Plan

Nov 7, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has finalized and published its five-year Capital Plan, after receiving and incorporating public input in February 2022. The report, covering fiscal years 2022–2026,outlines developments, guidance, and implementation efforts for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed and signed into law in November 2021. This historic federal investment and ongoing robust state-funded programs will move Connecticut forward in reducing transportation emissions and accelerating investments in a cleaner, more equitable and resilient transportation system. CTDOT invites the public to attend a virtual public information session on Wednesday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation of the current five-year Capital Plan, and to provide input and feedback on the future Capital Plan for fiscal years 2023-2027. Register and submit questions for the session here. Individuals can also provide public comments here. The session will also…

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ACCESS HEALTH CT TO HOST EVENTS WITH FREE IN-PERSON HELP TO SIGN UP FOR HEALTH COVERAGE

Nov 4, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut residents can work one-on-one with enrollment specialists to help them shop, compare and enroll in quality health insurance HARTFORD, Conn. (Nov. 3, 2022) — Access Health CT (AHCT) today announced it will host six enrollment fairs in November to help Connecticut residents shop, compare, and enroll or renew their health coverage during the current Open Enrollment period. Enrollment fairs offer free, in-person help from enrollment specialists and will take place in Fairfield, Hartford, New Haven, New London, Norwalk and Waterbury. Open Enrollment began Nov. 1, 2022 and runs through Jan. 15, 2023. Connecticut residents must enroll on or before Dec. 15, 2022 for coverage starting January 1, 2023. Those who enroll between Dec. 16, 2022 and Jan. 15, 2023 will have…

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ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST TWO ALLEGED ILLEGAL ROBOCALLERS

Nov 4, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG FILES National Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force seeks answers (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today announced the national Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is asking a court to require two voice service providers to cooperate in multistate investigations over alleged involvement in illegal robocalls. “Our Task Force has developed solid evidence that both Avid Telecom and One Eye LLC accepted and routed fraudulent robocalls, including government imposter scams, fake legal threats, and phony offers purporting to be from businesses like Amazon and Apple. These scammers are not above the law, and they cannot hide from our investigation. We are seeking a court order to enforce compliance with our investigation and to hold them accountable,” said Attorney General Tong.…

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Eversource Releases New Electric Vehicle Charging Online Resource

Nov 2, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

“ChooseEV” features educational information and resources including a public charger locator and savings calculator BERLIN, Conn. (November 2, 2022) – As the demand for information about electric vehicles grows, Eversource, in collaboration with United Illuminating (UI), has unveiled “ChooseEV,” a new, online educational tool that features information and technical assistance. The platform, which will be available on Eversource.com and uinet.com, offers customers a variety of ways to learn more about EVs and help them make decisions when comparing vehicles and charging options. “This new resource is a great way to provide customers with critical information they’re looking for about electric vehicles,” said Eversource Electric Vehicle Expert Enoch Lenge. “We’re proud to invest in digital tools designed to educate, inform, and…

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$86.4 MILLION TO HELP FAMILIES WITH HOME HEATING COSTS

Nov 2, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced that Connecticut will receive $86.4 million in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help families pay for home heating costs this winter. The $4.5 billion funding, of which Connecticut will receive $86.4 million, is administered through the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and comes at a time when Connecticut families are bracing for rising home heating costs ahead of winter. The funding will also help families make cost-effective home energy repairs to lower their heating and cooling bills. “Connecticut families should never have to choose between putting food on the table or heating their homes. This $86.4 million will be…

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ACCESS HEALTH CT 2023 OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD BEGINS NOVEMBER 1

Nov 2, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut residents can shop, compare and enroll in quality health insurance plans from November 1, 2022 through January 15, 2023 HARTFORD, Conn. (Nov. 1, 2022) — Access Health CT (AHCT) today announced the 2023 Open Enrollment period will take place November 1, 2022 to January 15, 2023. Connecticut residents can shop, compare and enroll or renew their health insurance plans with coverage beginning in the 2023 plan year. Customers must enroll on or before December 15, 2022 for coverage to begin on January 1, 2023. Customers who enroll between December 16, 2022 and January 15, 2023 will have coverage starting February 1, 2023. Free, expert help to enroll is available online, on the phone and in person at AHCT’s Navigator and enrollment…

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Connecticut Insurance Department Restructures Actuarial Division to Better Regulate Industry’s Use of Technology

Oct 31, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut Insurance Department has consolidated all actuarial and data science functions to improve regulatory oversight and better protect consumers as the insurance industry’s usage of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Machine Learning expands. “As the insurance industry increasingly relies on rapid technological innovation within a complex data-driven environment, the regulators at the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) will meet these challenges by restructuring and integrating all actuarial and data science functions within a single unit to better protect consumers,” said Andrew N. Mais, Commissioner, Connecticut Insurance Department. “Wanchin Chou, Assistant Deputy Commissioner and Chief Actuary will lead this division and direct all actuarial functions in addition to the Department’s recent advent of data science work.” “This Department is the regulator of the insurance…

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Stefanowski Demands Lamont and Hotaling End Their Silence on Anti-Police Law Repeal;

Oct 26, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Also calls on Lamont and Bysiewicz to disavow Working Families Party's hateful, cop-hating agenda Branford - On Monday, Bob Stefanowski, Republican Candidate for Governor of Connecticut signed a pledge to repeal portions of the Police Accountability Act and has challenged his opponents, Governor Ned Lamont and Robert Hotaling to do the same. Both have failed to do so. Today, Stefanowski is repeating that challenge and said the men and women of law enforcement and their families deserve the respect of an answer: "Governor Lamont signed a so-called 'Police Accountability' law that handcuffed and scapegoated our police officers and mandate policies that have made their jobs more dangerous, literally putting their lives at greater risk. This past week has been unimaginable for our state, tragically losing almost three officers…

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Pilot Project Underway to Install Wrong Way Signs with Actuated Flashers throughout Connecticut

Oct 23, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans to install all necessary components required for Wrong Way Signs with Actuated Flashers at 15 locations throughout the State of Connecticut determined to be at higher-risk for a wrong way driver. A typical installation consists of a 360-degree camera deployed at the ramp intersection to detect vehicles traveling in the wrong direction and wrong-way signs with red circular LED lights, which are activated to flash when a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction is detected. Approximately 236 freeway exit ramp locations in Connecticut where the on and off-ramps are located on the same side of the road were screened to identify locations that could benefit from this supplemental treatment. Based on criteria identified through national research, 15 locations across Connecticut were selected for inclusion in this project. At…

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Oct 15, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Paid for by Bob for Governor. David Becker, Treasurer. Approved by Bob Stefanowski.

CTDOT 5 Year Plan

ACCESS HEALTH CT TO HOST EVENTS WITH FREE IN-PERSON HELP TO SIGN UP FOR HEALTH COVERAGE

ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST TWO ALLEGED ILLEGAL ROBOCALLERS

Eversource Releases New Electric Vehicle Charging Online Resource

$86.4 MILLION TO HELP FAMILIES WITH HOME HEATING COSTS

ACCESS HEALTH CT 2023 OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD BEGINS NOVEMBER 1

Connecticut Insurance Department Restructures Actuarial Division to Better Regulate Industry’s Use of Technology

Stefanowski Demands Lamont and Hotaling End Their Silence on Anti-Police Law Repeal;

Pilot Project Underway to Install Wrong Way Signs with Actuated Flashers throughout Connecticut

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