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AARP Applauds PURA’s Rejection of United Illuminating Company’s Rate Increase Request

JUL 9, 2025

AARP Connecticut applauds the final decision by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reject United Illuminating Company’s supplemental rate increase request. An approved increase would have significantly raised the cost of electricity for Connecticut ratepayers, who already pay the highest retail electricity price in the continental United States.

Learn to Spot the Signs of Fraud: Fighting Fraud with AARP Connecticut Webinars, “Catch Them Stealing” with AARP Connecticut Sweepstakes, and More

Improve your defense to stop criminals & enter for a chance to win Hartford Yard Goats prizes and an Amazon Basics Miniature Shredder

AARP Connecticut Urges PURA to Deny United Illuminating Rate Increase Request

JUL 7, 2025

AARP Connecticut encourages potentially impacted ratepayers to voice their position on the rate increase request.

AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2025 Livable Communities Grant Program Applications

JUL 1, 2025

AARP CT 2025 Livable Communities Grant Application

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Working to Enhance the Lives of Connecticut Residents

By Michael Humes, MAY 16, 2018

Advocacy, local lifestyle offerings, adult learning and community service are several of the outreach efforts needed to successfully enhance the quality of life for all as they age.

Nominate a Volunteer for the 2018 AARP Connecticut Andrus Award for Community Service

By Michael Humes, MAY 9, 2018

• AARP Connecticut will donate $3000 on behalf of the Andrus Award recipient to an eligible non-profit organization of their choosing

Women in Manufacturing: Pointing Industry Toward a New Horizon

By Michael Humes, MAY 4, 2018

By Sandi Coyne, Goodwin College, Program Director, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Dementia Research and Caregiving Symposium to Provide Timely, Valuable Information

By Michael Humes, APR 27, 2018

By Eileen Duggan

Caring for a Loved One While You’re Working is Like Having Two Jobs

By Craig Davis, APR 26, 2018

Our Special Online Sessions Can Help You Balance Them

AARP Connecticut to Hold “Operation: Stop Scams” Events in April

By Michael Humes, APR 13, 2018

AARP Fraud Watch Network, People’s United Bank, N.A. & the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) are joining forces this month to offer free events across the state to help Connecticut residents fight fraud as part of the second annual “Operation: Stop Scams” initiative. Join the AARP Connecticut volunteer team and representatives from People’s United Bank and USPIS at one of the two-hour sessions packed with information! Our team of experts are ready to help you FIGHT FRAUD!