Toni E. Walker

In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new guidance, the Governor announced last week that Connecticut residents who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear a mask indoors beginning this Wednesday, May 19.

During Monday's session, the Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of H.B. 5377, An Act Concerning the Removal Of COVID-19 Related Layoffs From the Unemployment Compensation Experience Account.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released details on the application and eligibility requirements for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).

Today the State announced several key updates regarding the phasing and pace of Connecticut’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out including an accelerated timeline to the eligibility schedule.

Governor Lamont has announced a phased rollback of some COVID-19 restrictions.

Access Health CT's (AHCT) Special Enrollment Period is open now through March 15, 2021 for uninsured residents to obtain quality, affordable health care coverage, particularly those negatively affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In partnership with the state Department of Public Health (DPH), the United Way of Connecticut has announced plans to immediately expand availability and access to vaccine scheduling through the state’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line.

I am pleased to share that Public Act 19-12, "An Act Concerning the Inclusion of Black and Latino Studies in the Public School Curriculum" 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.