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  • CT Senators Lead the way to protect CT Residents from Trump’s Tax Cuts

    CT Senators Lead the way to protect CT Residents from Trump’s Tax Cuts

    From the desk of CT Senator Matt Lesser:

    This week, with the start of the legislative session, Senate Democrats led an effort to establish a new Federal Cuts Response Fund, continuing efforts started last year to ensure the state is equipped to respond to rapid and unpredictable federal funding cuts coming from Donald Trump and the federal government. The fund utilizes approximately $313 million following a state investment of $500 million last year to allow the state to quickly respond.

    The federal government’s cutting and ending of programs ranging from health care subsidies to food assistance programs have caused serious issues for many state residents since Trump became president, and further changes and threats of lost funding continue to concern state leaders. Should serious problems arise, Connecticut is ready to meet the moment.

    Key supporters in the CT Senate include:

    • Republicans: Tony Hwang, Heather Somers, and Jason Perillo.
    • Democrats: Norm Needleman, Paul Honig, Jan Hochadel, Saud Anwar, Derek Slap, Christine Cohen, and Patricia Billie Miller. 

    Read more about what CT Senator Lesser is doing here

  • Rocky Hill Mayor Welcomes Civil Investigation of Concierge Owners, Urges Residents to use Town Services

    Rocky Hill Mayor Welcomes Civil Investigation of Concierge Owners, Urges Residents to use Town Services

    Following the announcement by the Office of the Connecticut Attorney General that it has opened a civil investigation into the management of Concierge Apartments under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, Mayor Allan Smith as issued the following statement on February 9:

    “Our priority has always been the safety and well-being of the residents who call Concierge Apartments home. Over the past weeks, our fire, building, health, and human services teams have committed significant time and resources to addressing conditions at the property and supporting residents through a difficult and disruptive situation. We appreciate Attorney General Tong and his office for taking these concerns seriously and bringing the full resources of the State of Connecticut to review the circumstances surrounding this property. The State has tools and investigative capacity beyond what is available at the municipal level, and we welcome their involvement as we continue working toward solutions that not only address the current situation, but help prevent similar issues from occurring in the future.”

    Residents in need of assistance or support services may contact Rocky Hill Human, Youth and Senior Services at 860-258-2799, or locate additional information here:
    https://www.rockyhillct.gov/209/Human-Youth-and-Senior-Services

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