by Aurora Melita | Oct 30, 2020 | Blog
Connecticut, along with the rest of the nation, is in the final stages of a historic election. Today, we would like to share our view on how state political parties play a major role in the outcome of elections and why it is important. For starters, a political party...
by Aurora Melita | Aug 21, 2020 | Blog, Interviews
Elected Officials are the public face of the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA). Frequently meeting with constituents, advocates, fellow politicians and working to pass legislation to introduce or make adjustments to existing state laws. In order for legislators to...
by Melissa Biggs | Aug 14, 2020 | Blog
Recently there has been a lot of discussion about what is included in one’s electric bill and how those numbers are developed. This blog will take a look at the factors that go into a residential electric bill: it is important to note Commercial Electric bills often...
by Melissa Biggs | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog
When the newly elected Governor takes office, one of their first orders of business will be to appoint commissioners of the State’s Agencies and Departments. The executive nominations process also applies to heads of quasi-public agencies such as the Public Utilities...
by Melissa Biggs | Oct 12, 2018 | Blog
Much like the state budget, Connecticut’s bonding process begins with a proposal for capital expenditures from the governor. At the beginning of each odd-numbered year, during which a biennial budget is to be adopted, the governor presents a proposed capital budget to...
by Melissa Biggs | Oct 5, 2018 | Blog
Among the nonpartisan arms of the legislature are three permanent commissions designed to provide the Governor and the legislature with research, guidance, and advocacy within particular areas of policy. These commissions includeThe Connecticut Commission on Women,...
