HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is approving the recommendations of the Municipality Accountability Review Board (MARB) to designate the City of West Haven as a Tier IV municipality, providing the greatest level of state oversight into a municipality’s finances as allowed under state law. The board’s recommendation to change city’s…
Category: Business
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Planned on May 20 to Celebrate Grand Opening of Two Small Businesses in Shelton
SHELTON, CT – On Friday, May 20, the community is invited to the grand opening of two small businesses in Shelton, CT. Custom Sleep Technology (CST) and Whitney Cabinet Painting will host a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony from 3:00-5:00PM at the historic Conti building, located at 132 West Canal Street in Shelton. Attendees will rub elbows…
Governor Lamont signs budget that includes the largest tax cut in Connecticut history
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday that he has signed into law the fiscal year 2023 budget adjustment bill, which includes more than $600 million in tax cuts – the largest tax reduction in Connecticut’s history. Tax cuts in the package include suspending Connecticut’s excise tax on gasoline through November 30, 2022;…
GasBuddy: U.S. Gas Prices Reach New Record High: $4.36 Per Gallon
BOSTON, MA – It’s going to be a long year for motorists, as gas prices set a fresh record at the pump today, rising above the previous all-time high of $4.35 per gallon set on March 10, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers the most ways to save money…
Diesel Prices Reach New All-Time High, Biggest Premium to Gasoline Ever
Diesel prices today reached a new average all-time high of $5.16 per gallon, surpassing the previous record of $5.15 per gallon set on March 10, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers with the most ways to save money on gas. In addition, a second record has been set: diesel…
Girl Scouts of Connecticut Creatively Connects Customers with Cookies
CONNECTICUT, CT – Girl Scouts of Connecticut is making it easier than ever for customers to get their hands on their favorite Girl Scout Cookies this season. Options range from buying directly from troops at Cookie Booths across the state, to DoorDash delivery at home when a cookie craving strikes. “Cookie sales are critical for…
Governor Lamont directs state office buildings closed to the public Friday due to winter storm
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering all executive branch state office buildings closed to the public on Friday, February 25, 2022, due to the winter storm that is anticipated to impact Connecticut. The governor is directing that: All level 2 state employees who are able to telework shall telework…
Girl Scouts of Connecticut Honors Female Executives for “Championing Girl Ambition”
Hartford, CT – Girl Scouts of Connecticut is proud to announce the highly-anticipated honorees of the 25th Annual Breakfast Badge Awards, an event that spotlights the contributions of strong, accomplished women in the state. This year’s recipients are talented female executives recognized for “Championing Girl Ambition” as staunch supporters of the Girl Scouts of Connecticut…
41st Annual Southeastern CT Home & Garden Show coming to Mohegan Sun, February 18th to 20th
East Hampton, CT – The 41st Annual Southeastern CT Home & Garden Show will take place at the Earth Expo & Convention Center, Mohegan Sun, February 18th to 20th. This year, homeowners will find a variety of home improvement contractors for services ranging from, masonry, HVAC, siding, paving, lawn care, irrigation, fencing and more. However,…
Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden begins term as President of the National Association of State Treasurers
NAST is a Bipartisan Organization Comprised of State Treasurers and State Finance Officials from Throughout the U.S. and Its Territories HARTFORD, CT – On January 4, 2021, Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden announced that he has assumed the role of president of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST), effective January 1, 2022, through…