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AARP Awards Community Challenge Grant to Three Connecticut Organizations

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - Kids & Family - News - Politics - BUSINESS 21 Jul, 2022

Communities across Connecticut are working to become more livable for residents of all ages. AARP Connecticut is working in partnership with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated residents to help make that vision a reality.

Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, DMV Officials, and Local Wethersfield Officials Highlight the Positive Impact of Governor Lamont’s Motor Vehicle Tax Cut

Izabela Bonzanini News - Politics 14 Jul, 2022

A component of Governor Lamont’s $600 tax cut package, motor vehicle property taxes will be capped from 45 mills to 32.46 mills, reimbursing the local government for the resulting revenue impact

New Laws That Took Effect in Connecticut on July 1

Izabela Bonzanini News - COMMUNITY - Politics - Health 12 Jul, 2022

Aside from the increase in the minimum wage, several new laws took effect in Connecticut on July 1; below is a round-up.

Advocating for Connecticut Residents

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - Kids & Family - News - Politics 28 Jun, 2022

Connecticut’s elected officials returned to the State Capitol for the 2022 legislative session, and AARP Connecticut was there, actively advocating for a wide variety of important issues.

WCSU Helps Multilingual Students Navigate the College Experience

Izabela Bonzanini Education - Kids & Family - News - Politics 28 Jun, 2022

Like many Danbury residents, 22-year-old Catherine Costa lives in a bilingual home that bridges her family’s roots in Portugal with their current residence in Connecticut.

State Lawmakers Vote Against Abortion Protections Based on Personal Bias

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family - News - Politics - Health 20 Jun, 2022

As the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that established abortion rights in the United States, lawmakers in Connecticut have taken the proactive step of strengthening state laws that protect a women's right to choose.