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PAID POST: Find flexible coverage that won’t break the bank, with BusinessPlus and ICHRA.

Employees today require health insurance. While it’s not actually mandatory to offer as a benefit, it’s at the top of the list for many employees and job seekers—making it feel mandatory for nonprofits that are looking to attract and retain quality employees. However, for many Connecticut business owners, the ever-rising costs associated with traditional group health plans make […]

PAID POST: Is Connecticut a Great Place to be a Child? For Too Many, No.

In Connecticut, nearly 1 in 10 children lives in poverty—but in Waterbury, it’s 22%. After pandemic aid dropped child poverty by nearly 70%, rates have since surged past pre-pandemic levels. Over 100 organizations statewide are uniting to End Child Poverty Now through bold, coordinated advocacy and urgent policy reform.

PAID POST: Hurricane season is here, but emergency preparedness is year-round at Eversource

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above-normal, with up to ten hurricanes expected. Though rare in New England, storms can still cause major damage. Eversource emphasizes year-round preparedness through grid upgrades, vegetation management, and mutual aid partnerships, ensuring rapid response and power restoration when severe weather strikes.

PAID POST: With rising temperatures come rising energy bills—learn what you can do to reduce electric use

After a long, cold winter in Connecticut, summer weather is finally here and the return of those warm temperatures has many people turning on the fans and cranking up the air conditioners again to help them stay cool. But even with electric rates dropping this summer, it’s important to remember that when the mercury climbs, […]

PAID POST: Overdose Prevention Centers – Any Positive Change

Senate Bill 7 proposes four overdose prevention centers in Connecticut, offering supervised spaces for safer drug use and connections to treatment. While some criticize them, decades of global evidence show these centers reduce overdose deaths and increase engagement with care. They meet people where they are, supporting recovery as a long-term, individualized process.

PAID POST: Why you should be thinking about your summer electric bill, even with rates dropping

Even with electric rates dropping, Connecticut residents should expect higher summer bills due to increased energy use from air conditioning. Usage spikes, not just rates, drive costs up. Eversource encourages energy-saving habits—like adjusting thermostats, using appliances off-peak, and switching to LEDs—to stay cool while managing expenses. Efficiency programs and financial assistance are also available to help customers.

PAID POST: Grow Where You’re Planted

Marina Cenatiempo, a mother and office administrator, transformed her career from an administrative clerk at Eversource to a construction supervisor overseeing natural gas infrastructure projects. Starting as a construction technician, she helped pave the way for other women in similar roles. Cenatiempo’s dedication to career growth and family, alongside her passion for helping people, has driven her success in the industry.

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