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Some CT Asian communities seek better translations for DMV written knowledge test

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1 year ago

January 24, 2025

Some CT Asian communities seek better translations for DMV written knowledge test

Pushing for better translations on the DMV written knowledge test. Some groups, particularly within the Asian community, say they’re having a hard time understanding the questions in their own native languages in order to get a driver’s license.

For Thomas Pham and others in the Vietnamese community, they know it’s important to get a driver’s license.

“Mobility is essential for everyone here in Connecticut to get to their job, to get groceries, to get everything,” Pham, a member of the Vietnamese Mutual Assistance Association of Connecticut, said.

Under Connecticut law, they can take the DMV written knowledge test in Vietnamese, but Pham said native speakers are having trouble understanding the questions.

“It’s not normal speaking, daily speaking in how I speak to my mom and dad in daily activities,” he said.

Pham describes the Vietnamese translation as clunky and hard to comprehend.

“It’s written in a high level of difficulty for them to understand and have a correct answer in doing the test,” he said.

Pham raised this issue during a state legislative listening session last month. Lawmakers and staff learned other Asian communities had the same problem.

“The Nepalese have said that the examinations were at a level where apparently you have to ‘have a PhD’ in Nepali,” Alan Tan, co-chair of the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity, said.

Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor), co-chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Issues Caucus, said he’s introducing a bill, SB 498, to correct this issue.

He said the idea is to have the DMV work directly with immigrant communities to provide better translations.

“Connect with the community representatives, organized community representatives that they can look at the test and they can say this is the right test for us,” Anwar said.

DMV Commissioner Tony Guerrera told NBC Connecticut the agency is more than happy to work with community members to fix the issue. He said he wants everyone to fully understand the test, no matter the language, to show they can follow the rules of the road.

Pham said the Vietnamese community is ready to help.

“We would love to get involved with the DMV to make the test more comprehensive that want to take the test in their native language,” he said.

Currently, SB 498 is being referred to the joint committee on transportation for this legislative session. Pham said they’ll be making plans to meet with Guerrera.

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CT Lottery Cash 5, Play3 winning numbers for June 28, 2026

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9 hours ago

June 29, 2026

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CT Lottery Cash 5, Play3 winning numbers for June 28, 2026

The Connecticut Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.

Those who want to play in Connecticut can enter the CT Lotto, Millionaire for Life and Cash 5 games as well as play the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. There are also two drawings a day for the Play 3 with Wild Ball and Play 4 with Wild Ball games.

Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.

Here’s a look at Sunday, June 28, 2026 results for each game:

Winning Cash 5 numbers from June 28 drawing

03-09-10-28-35

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Winning Play3 numbers from June 28 drawing

Day: 2-9-9, WB: 8

Night: 4-1-0, WB: 1

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Winning Play4 numbers from June 28 drawing

Day: 2-7-6-6, WB: 9

Night: 1-9-7-4, WB: 4

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 28 drawing

04-11-31-54-58, Bonus: 03

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Connecticut Lottery prizes up to $599 can be easily claimed at any authorized CT Lottery Retailer without additional forms or documentation or by mail. For prizes between $600 and $5,000, winners have the option to claim by mail or in person at any CT Lottery High-Tier Claim Center or CT Lottery Headquarters. For prizes between $5,001 and $49,999, winnings must be claimed in person at the Connecticut Lottery headquarters or by mail. All prizes over $50,000 must be claimed in person at CT Lottery Headquarters. Winners are required to bring a government-issued photo ID and their Social Security card.

CT Lottery Claims Dept.

15 Sterling Drive

Wallingford, CT 06492

For additional details, including locations of High-Tier Claim Centers, visit the Connecticut Lottery’s claim information page.

When are the Connecticut Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. daily.
Lotto: 10:38 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Cash 5: 10:29 p.m. daily.
Play3 Day: 1:57 p.m. daily.
Play3 Night: 10:29 p.m. daily.
Play4 Day: 1:57 p.m. daily.
Play4 Night: 10:29 p.m. daily.
Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.

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2 years since DOT worker, Andrew DiDomenico was killed in Wallingford work zone crash

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20 hours ago

June 28, 2026

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2 years since DOT worker, Andrew DiDomenico was killed in Wallingford work zone crash

WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – The Connecticut Department of Transportation is marking two years since the death of Andrew DiDomenico, a DOT worker killed in a work zone crash on June 28, 2024, in Wallingford.

DiDomenico, 26, of Meriden, was struck and killed while working along the shoulder of the Wharton Brook Connector of Interstate 91.

Denise Lucibello, 55, of East Haven, was driving under the influence when her vehicle left the roadway and struck him, according to the state’s attorney’s office.

Lucibello was sentenced to 10 years in prison, execution suspended after five years served, followed by five years of probation. She pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

“The defendant chose to drive under the influence and because of that choice, a young life full of promise was senselessly taken,” State’s Attorney John P. Doyle Jr. said.

DiDomenico’s family started the Andrew DiDomenico Memorial Foundation to honor his legacy and provide scholarships and donations in his name.

CT DOT continues to remind drivers to keep others in mind on the road and themselves.

“Roadside workers put themselves at risk every time they step onto a job site, and it’s on all of us to keep them safe. Drive sober, put the phone away, and slow down and move over in work zones. Lives depend on it.”

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CT Lottery Powerball, Cash 5 winning numbers for June 27, 2026

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June 28, 2026

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The Connecticut Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.

Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.

Here’s a look at Saturday, June 27, 2026 results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from June 27 drawing

03-16-28-30-59, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash 5 numbers from June 27 drawing

06-07-16-19-31

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Winning Play3 numbers from June 27 drawing

Day: 4-1-6, WB: 2

Night: 0-5-7, WB: 5

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Winning Play4 numbers from June 27 drawing

Day: 9-4-8-9, WB: 8

Night: 0-7-0-4, WB: 7

Check Play4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 27 drawing

26-32-38-51-52, Bonus: 05

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

CT Lottery Claims Dept.

15 Sterling Drive

Wallingford, CT 06492

For additional details, including locations of High-Tier Claim Centers, visit the Connecticut Lottery’s claim information page.

When are the Connecticut Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. daily.
Lotto: 10:38 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Cash 5: 10:29 p.m. daily.
Play3 Day: 1:57 p.m. daily.
Play3 Night: 10:29 p.m. daily.
Play4 Day: 1:57 p.m. daily.
Play4 Night: 10:29 p.m. daily.
Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.

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