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April 26, 2023
The state’s so-called “Hero Pay” program has been completed.
April 5, 2023
After more than 155,000 applicants were approved for Premium Pay, Lamont and lawmakers bumped the program budget up to $105 million during a late November special session — while also reducing benefits for many.
April 5, 2023
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon is asking to transfer $4 million from his office’s salary account to ensure workers awaiting bonuses get the funds promised.
April 4, 2023
A CT panel will consider transferring $4 million into the fund on Thursday to pay for outstanding bonuses for Premium Pay Program recipients.
March 18, 2023
Even as inflation falls, prices remain high, prompting some states to send relief checks to their residents. Where are they being sent?
March 14, 2023
In response to the squeeze of inflation, five different states in the United States are sending out direct payments in March to help their residents. The payments range from $350
January 9, 2023
Private sector employees who put themselves at risk in public-facing jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic will be receiving “hero payments” of up to $1,000 starting in February through Connecticut’s Premium Pay Program.
December 8, 2022
HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont has called the Connecticut General Assembly into special session for the purpose of extending the duration of cuts on gasoline taxes, as well as the
November 30, 2022
Press Releases 11/29/2022 Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Extending Gas Tax Cuts and Fare-Free Bus Service, Increasing Energy Assistance and Pandemic Premium
November 29, 2022
A greater-than-expected demand for aid has forced the Connecticut General Assembly to considering how to cover the extra cost of promised bonuses for thousands of frontline workers who remained on