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title: Insurance Blog | The Russell Agency, LLC in Southport, Connecticut
description: Read the Russell Insurance blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Connecticut insurance news.
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# INSURANCE BLOG

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[**State Legislature Extends Emergency Powers** — The Connecticut Legislature extended Gov. Lamont’s emergency powers until **Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021,** which will help the governor protect the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Lamont, “The extension will provide an outlet to safely reopen the economy; protect and recover jobs; protect… — Sep 4, 2020](/blog/2020/state-legislature-extends-emergency-powers)

[**Minimum Wage Increases** — Gov. Ned Lamont reminded Connecticut residents that the state minimum wage increased from $11 per hour to $12, effective yesterday. The raise is a result of a law signed on May 28, 2019. Public Act 19-4 requires the minimum wage to increase five times over a five-year period, from the then-rate of… — Sep 2, 2020](/blog/2020/minimum-wage-increases)

[**What is water backup coverage and why is it important?** — Water damage can be disastrous to your home. Imagine discovering that your entire basement is filled with brown water and sewage from a backed-up water main or other pipe. It’s not only disgusting and potentially dangerous, it’s also expensive. On average, most water backup claims cost… — Aug 7, 2020](/blog/2020/what-is-water-backup-coverage-and-why-is-it-important)

[**We are Here For You** — Even during challenging times, we are here for you. — We know things are hard right now. And, while COVID-19 may be affecting all aspects of everyday life, we hope you realize that some things haven’t changed—our agency is here for you. We are—and always will be—just a phone call or email away. You… — Jul 13, 2020](/blog/2020/we-are-here-for-you)

[**How to Update your Home — Without Spending Thousands** — It doesn’t take a massive remodel, or a big budget, to make your house feel a little more like home to you. Inside or out, small improvements can make a significant difference — and whether you’re handy or not, you can handle most of them yourself. — Don’t believe it? Just check out our list of… — Jul 10, 2020](/blog/2020/how-to-update-your-home-without-spending-thousands)

[**Stay Safe and Cool This Summer** — When the weather gets hot, sunny and humid, it’s always refreshing to take a dip in the pool. Swimming can be a fun, relaxing way to spend your summer days with family and friends—but it’s important that everyone is safe. There are myriad ways a pool can be dangerous, but counteracting those are… — Jul 10, 2020](/blog/2020/stay-safe-and-cool-this-summer)

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