Juan R. Candelaria

The State announced that in the coming weeks, you will be able to renew your driver’s license, obtain your driving history, or change your address all online and from the comfort of your home.

I am pleased to share that Connecticut is moving forward with a more comprehensive curriculum that includes African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Course Studies and their contributions to the rich history of the United States.

I am pleased to report that New Haven will receive $37,716,245 in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER II) as part of the second CARES act that passed in December 2020. Follow this link for details.

The Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH) is pleased to announce the launch of its new HOPE (Healthy Options Pathways to Essential Foods) Voucher program, for our most vulnerable clients who are food insecure. CAANH will provide clients who are at or below 125 % of the federal poverty level nutritious option that will help reduce obesity, hypertension, diabetes, depression, and other medical conditions associated with inferior food options.

The State of Connecticut is expecting about 45,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses on a weekly basis from the federal government. We now know that the State will be taking a tiered approach in Phase 1B as we work to vaccinate the nearly 1.4 million people in the recently updated Phase 1B category.

Scheduling has been opened for individuals in Phase 1B of the vaccination rollout - currently, Phase 1B is set to include individuals 75 and older; certain essential workers; and individuals and staff in congregate living settings.

The 2021 legislative session has officially begun, and I am honored to be sworn in to represent the good people of New Haven!

Approximately 1,500 to 2,000 small and mid-size businesses that have been hurt by the pandemic will receive funds beginning New Year's Eve.