David Arconti

Memorial Day is a time for us to remember and honor all those who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 'Thank you' to all our veterans for their devoted service in the defense of our great nation.

I am pleased to share this update with you as Connecticut finally starts to turn the corner with brighter days ahead!

Connecticut has secured 50,000 infrared thermometers for small businesses, nonprofits, and places of worship to support safe reopening activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

I hope you and your family are well and safe while we look forward to warmer days ahead. Below you will find an update on various subjects that I thought you would find helpful including:

Covid Update including self certification for businesses before opening
May is Mental Health Month
Resources for Domestic Abuse victims and survivors
Additional Updates/CVS Testing Centers

Today is National Nurses Day and the beginning of Nurses Week, May 6^th – 12^th and I want to make sure to thank them for their selfless commitment! Nurses have always been on the frontlines of care and an integral part of a healthcare system that would quickly fall apart and fail without them. This is especially relevant now as the country deals with the challenges of a pandemic that has brought them to the national spotlight.

We are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and today is Teacher Appreciation Day.

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the latest updates as of 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020.

The Department of Labor has released unemployment assistance guidance for gig workers and the self-employed.