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CT Loan Program Will Offer Loans of up to $500,000 to Businesses and Nonprofits in Underserved Communities

Izabela Bonzanini News - Politics - Business 04 Aug, 2022

On July 25, Governor Ned Lamont announced a new low-interest loan program for small businesses and nonprofits called the Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund.

Governor Lamont Reminds Residents that Connecticut’s Minimum Wage Increased on July 1st

Izabela Bonzanini News - Politics 28 Jul, 2022

Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut residents that the state’s minimum wage increased from the current rate of $13.00 per hour to $14.00 per hour beginning on July 1, 2022.

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.