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Consumer Protection Participates in Third National Coordinated Enforcement Effort

The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) coordinated a nationwide enforcement initiative
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Consumer Protection Reminds the Public: You Don’t Have To Go Home, But You Can’t Stay Here

Bars and restaurants may not stay open an “extra hour” due to Daylight Savings time change.
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Unlicensed Betting Companies Offering Election Wagers Put Your Money, Information at Risk

There are only three licensed online wagering platforms in Connecticut, and none of them are permitted to offer wagers on election outcomes.
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