Among the dozens of CT laws that took effect Jan. 1, 2024 are an income tax cut, a minimum wage increase, and a birth control expansion.
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As manager of audience engagement, Gabby is responsible for CT Mirror’s digital growth. She manages our website, newsletters, search engine optimization, CT Mirror Explains product, on-site marketing, social media channels and internal data analysis. Gabby previously worked as a reporter on Patch.com’s Connecticut team and as an associate editor at The Woonsocket Call in Rhode Island. She is a Connecticut native who holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from UConn and is pursuing a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
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Casos de COVID, gripe y RSV aumentan en CT, dicen los expertos
Ante el aumento de casos de COVID-19, RSV y gripe, expertos en CT sugieren que la gente se vacune y se queden en casa si se está enfermo.
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CT seeing rise in COVID, flu, RSV cases as temperatures drop, experts say
With flu season underway in CT, cases of the flu, COVID-19 and RSV are on the rise, with each expected to peak over the next several weeks.
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CT cambió la edad para comenzar la escuela. Lo que debe saber
Esto es lo que debe saber sobre el cambio de edad del jardín de infantes en Connecticut y el proceso de exención.
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CT kindergarten age change: What to know about the new cutoff
Starting next fall, all CT children starting kindergarten must be 5 years old by Sept. 1. But parents can request to enroll their kids early.
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Cómo solicitar beneficios SNAP en Connecticut
Residentes de CT pueden obtener ayuda para pagar alimentos a través del programa SNAP. Les explicamos cómo acceder a estos beneficios.
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How to apply for SNAP benefits in Connecticut
CT residents can get help paying for food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. Here’s how to get benefits.
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Ley de depósito de botellas de CT: ¿Cómo canjear botellas y latas?
El depósito de bebidas en CT se duplicará a 10 centavos en 2024. Esto es lo que debe saber sobre el programa de depósito y devolución.
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CT bottle deposit law: How to redeem bottles and cans
CT consumers pay a 5-cent redeemable deposit (rising to 10 cents on Jan. 1) for some bottles and cans. Here’s what to know about the program.
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¿Cuáles son las reglas del voto en ausencia en CT?
El voto en ausencia ha salido a la luz en CT gracias a las acusaciones de fraude en las elecciones primarias demócratas de Bridgeport.
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What are Connecticut’s absentee ballot rules? We’ve outlined them here
Absentee voting has recently come into the spotlight in CT thanks to allegations of voter fraud in Bridgeport’s Democratic primary election.
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Lo que debe saber sobre tiempo libre remunerado en el trabajo
Esto es lo que debe saber sobre la Licencia Familiar y Médica de Connecticut y la Licencia Pagada de Connecticut.
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What CT residents should know about the new COVID-19 vaccine
Here’s what Connecticut residents should know about the updated COVID-19 shots approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday.
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CT Family and Medical Leave vs. Paid Leave: Here’s what to know
Paid leave and job-protected leave are offered in CT under two separate programs, each with their own application process.
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¿Cómo se gravan las ganancias de jubilación en CT?
Aquí hay una guía actualizada que describe las exenciones de impuestos actuales de Connecticut sobre los ingresos de jubilación.