Cristin McCarthy Vahey

As families leave the holiday celebrations behind and parents and students navigate what is probably the most unique Spring Break they’ll ever have, we find the conversations about outcomes and social distancing beginning to include what we do next.

A powerful storm is forecast to impact most of the state today.

This newsletter has information on how to best expedite your Unemployment Insurance filing as well as information about the IRS Economic Impact Payments.

Many of you have reached out asking what you can DO to help during this time.

As we enter another week of staying at home, I wanted to share and re-share some important resources to help us cope with the mental and emotional aspects of this pandemic.

I am sharing my ugly mask photo with all of you to encourage you to adhere to the new CDC guidance to wear masks when you are out at the grocery store or pharmacy.

I’d like to share some of the information from that call, a Wednesday call with the white house and the Governor’s daily briefings.

Last week, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and it was signed into law by President Trump on Friday.