Donald J. Trump volverá al cargo como el próximo presidente de los Estados Unidos, pero los votantes de Connecticut apoyaron claramente a la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, aunque con márgenes más pequeños del estado que los que recibió el presidente Joe Biden en 2020. Mientras tanto, se aprobó una medida electoral, los titulares fueron reelegidos y…
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Click To Cancel Will Be Easier For Consumers, Federal Trades Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission has announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up. “Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription,” said Commission Chair Lina M. Khan. “The FTC’s rule will…
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Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
It’s that time of year again, Medicare Annual Enrollment from October 15 to December 7, 2024. See attached Flyers for important information concerning choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan or Traditional Medicare (The “Decision Tree”), a general Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Flyer and a Resource Guide for information on “Medicare Prior Authorization.” Please contact the Connecticut…
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AARP Family Caregiver Resources for Connecticut
Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever take on. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities — having resources at your fingertips…
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College Application Fee Free Day
In an effort to ease the financial burden of applying to college, the University of Connecticut is pleased to announce Friday, November 1, 2024 as Application Fee Free Day. Students who apply for fall 2025 admission to the University of Connecticut or any of Connecticut's public universities on November 1 will have the opportunity to…
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New President of the Latino Scholarship Fund
A NEW President has been selected for the Latino Scholarship Fund! Her vision is to continue developing LSF into a cornerstone for the Latino community's future in Danbury, Bridgeport, and beyond. Visit their website at: www.latinoscholarshipfund.org Learn More
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Access to Capital: Meet SBA Lenders (November 15)
When: November 15, 9 am to 12 pm Where: CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT, Waterbury Attention: small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses. Come and discover what SBA Lenders have to offer regarding access to capital. Meet with banks and mission-based, non-profit lenders. Learn about which lenders’ products are…
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CT DACA recipients can soon get health coverage on the exchange
Beginning Nov. 1, Connecticut participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA, can for the first time enroll in health coverage through Access Health CT. The change follows a federal policy finalized in May expanding the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, eligibility to DACA recipients. The ACA allows U.S. citizens…
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Salsa Night – November 8th
Get ready to hit the dance floor one last time! Salsa Nights, in partnership with Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council, GBLN, Bridgeport Hospital, and M&T Bank, returns on November 8th! Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of DJ El Classico, Agua Pa’ Chocolate Band, and DJ Harry Trinidad, plus more. Learn More
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Bilingual Early Voting 2024
Your Say. Your Day. Early Voting allows you to vote in person safely and securely before Election Day. To learn how to vote early, click the links below to download educational brochures, or visit MyVote.CT.gov for more information about elections in Connecticut. English Flyer Folleto Español Learn More
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