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Connecticut is Receiving $144 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Broadband Connectivity in the State

Izabela Bonzanini News - COMMUNITY - Politics 01 Aug, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released statements in response to the announcement made on June 26 by President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration that Connecticut is receiving $144 million in federal funding to support its ongoing efforts in deploying affordable, reliable high-speed internet service statewide.

Save Money on Your Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family - News - Politics - Health 31 Jul, 2023

The Medicare Savings Program (MSP) and the Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy program for prescription drugs are a state and federal benefit designed to help low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay for their out-of-pocket Medicare costs.

Good News for Newborns

Izabela Bonzanini What Is The Next Step In Your Life? - Kids & Family - News 28 Jul, 2023

One of the good things about being a pediatrician is that most of the time we deal with healthy children and happy outcomes. So, when there is a sad outcome, it is that much more painful. Of course, every time a child is sick or dying, we feel terrible. But the sudden onset of illness or death in newborns is so unexpected. It is an additional blow.

Happy Summer Days of 2023

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family - News - Events 26 Jul, 2023

Summer brings about all kinds of fun activities in Danbury. Between concerts and the Farmers Market on the Danbury Green, Festival Days, activities at the Danbury Public Library, and “Play to Learn” Playgroups, families with young children have many activities from which to choose.

State Legislators Address Many of AARP Connecticut’s Priorities

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - News - Politics 25 Jul, 2023

AARP’s purpose is to empower people to choose how they live as they age. Many policy changes enacted during this legislative session will help Connecticut residents do just that. AARP staff, volunteers and member e-activists have worked diligently to ensure that older adults are supported through program availability, quality services, consumer protections and initiatives to address affordability and the cost of living in Connecticut.

How to Avoid the Newest Scams

Izabela Bonzanini Get Smart - News 19 Jul, 2023

As we’ve said before, scammers are always trying to find new ways to take advantage of consumers, and at the Department of Consumer Protection we are always trying to find ways to help prevent that from happening. Educating yourself and talking to others about scams can prevent monetary loss and, more importantly, identity theft.