Politics

“A Shameless Call for an Act of Kindness"

Izabela Bonzanini Education - Kids & Family - News - Politics 23 Aug, 2023

As the summer ends, and most parents can enjoy the last weeks before their children's school year begins, many families face the approaching school year with financial concern and uncertainty.

Five Things to Know About Social Security

Izabela Bonzanini Politics - News 21 Aug, 2023

Social Security is your money — you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. And like most Americans, that money is needed to help cover living expenses and pay bills. Nearly one in five Connecticut residents – nearly 700,000 people – receive Social Security benefits, and 38 percent of residents 65 and older rely on the program for at least half of their income.

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.

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.

Breaking the Cycle of Cynicism

Izabela Bonzanini News - Politics 12 Jul, 2023

As we prepare for another municipal election season in Danbury, people always ask me for my take on the upcoming mayoral race and my thoughts on the top issues in the city.