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New AARP Survey Shows Confidence in the Future of Social Security Among Younger Adults at 15-Year-Low

JUL 22, 2025

By 2035, more than 82 million people are projected to rely on Social Security roughly 13 million more than today

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 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.

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.

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AARP Applauds Passage of Connecticut General Assembly Budget

AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan provided the following statement in response to the state budget passed by the Connecticut General Assembly and expected to be signed by Governor Lamont:

New Program for Connecticut Residents to Get Affordable High-Speed Internet

By AARP Bulletin, MAY 1, 2022

There’s a new program to help eligible Connecticut residents who are struggling to afford high-speed internet access.

AARP applauds Legislative support for older residents & their families

AARP Connecticut applauds the Appropriations Committee, and Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee for supporting proposals that will make a positive impact in the lives of older Connecticut residents and their families.

Senator Blumenthal and Senator Murphy Respond to Connecticut Residents Calling for Lower Prescription Drug Prices

Four Million Americans, Including More Than 60,000 Connecticut Residents, Signed AARP Petition Calling on Congress to Act

Hartford Program Opens Streets to Walkers, Bikers

By Natalie Missakian, APR 1, 2022

As part of a new AARP-backed initiative in Connecticut, the city of Hartford will temporarily close busy thoroughfares to cars on the fourth Sunday of each month, from June to September.

AARP Applauds Passage of Legislation Revising Absentee Voting Eligibility Statutes

AARP Connecticut issued the following comment in response to the passage of House Bill 5262 in the Senate:

Volunteers with UR Community Cares Help Connecticut Neighbors in Need

This guest post was written and submitted by Michelle Puzzo, President & Co-Founder of UR Community Cares

Professional License Credit Hours on Offer

By AARP Bulletin, MAR 1, 2022

AARP, in collaboration with the National Association of Social Workers state chapter, is offering professional credit hours for continuing education to those seeking to renew their social work license. Sessions are from one to seven hours, depending on the training opportunity.