Except if it’s the state’s medical marijuana industry.
Of the 146 banks and credit unions operating in the state, a mere five three banks and two credit unions are banking licensed marijuana operators, and to a limited extent, mainly focused on deposit services and cash management rather than loans, according to an industry expert.
Strict and costly compliance measures to ensure institutions don’t run afoul of federal law, which still deems marijuana to be illegal, are a key worry. Also playing a role is a conservative culture within many banks and concerns about offending certain clients, despite a growing public acceptance of the drug.
The attorney general is urging Connecticut residents to be vigilant when using “peer-to-peer” apps to avoid losing money, giving out valuable personal.
AG warns about jury duty scam
The Connecticut Judicial Branch will never call you about jury duty or missing jury duty, and it will never ask for payment. Author: Angelo Bavaro (FOX61) Updated: 5:43 PM EST January 26, 2021
HARTFORD, Conn Attorney General William Tong, Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull and the Connecticut Judicial Branch issued an alert urging consumers to be wary of scam callers posing as Connecticut judicial marshals demanding immediate payment of fines for missing jury duty to avoid arrest. The Office of the Attorney General said if you receive such a call it is a scam.
The office said the Connecticut Judicial Branch will never call you about jury duty or missing jury duty, and it will never ask for payment.
USPS Aug 17, 2020
Amid concerns over President Trump undermining the U.S. Postal Service, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said he and other AGs across the country are working to make sure the USPS is equipped to handle mail-in voting. Here’s his message to voters: “They can, will and should have confidence that Connecticut voters will be able to vote, that their votes. USPS Aug 17, 2020
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Updated on January 22, 2021 at 8:45 am
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Attorney General William Tong and Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull are reminding residents that Connecticut law does not allow businesses to charge customers a surcharge for using a credit card after a recent increase in complaints.
Local officials said the law does allow a business to offer a discount if a customer chooses to use one type of payment, such as cash, over another type of payment, like a credit card, but receiving the discount is not the same as adding a surcharge.
If the final receipt shows a discount, it complies with Connecticut law.