Geoff Luxenberg

Labor department launches new system today for self-employed to apply for federal unemployment benefits.

As of yesterday, a number of new relief resources are now available to qualified residents. Below are updates on unemployment, payroll protection programs, and child care resources.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project on I-84 and I-384 eastbound and westbound in Manchester.

Governor Lamont Friday issued his 29^th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The order now states that beginning tonight, cloth face coverings or a higher level of protection are required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable.

Recently, I worked with my colleagues in the Manchester legislative delegation to advocate for some extra state resources for both the Town of Manchester and the 8th utilities district in the northend of Manchester.

The recently extended Access Health CT special enrollment deadline is coming to an end this Friday.

A number of people have raised concerns with the 5 to 6 week waiting period for unemployment claims.

Many of us have seen the financial impacts of COVID-19, and the CARES Act will provide some assistance as soon as this week for most.