July 7th COVID-19 Updates
I want to pass along some important information and updates on the state's response to COVID-19 and reopening Connecticut, as well as information on a variety of other topics.
For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including an FAQ and other guidance and resources, visit ct.gov/coronavirus.
Don't forget to sign up for CTAlert, the state’s emergency alert system, which provides text message notifications. To subscribe, text the keyword COVIDCT to 888-777.
Housing Relief Package
More than $33 million in state and federal resources is now available as emergency assistance to renters, homeowners, and residential landlords impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. These funds will help provide a safety net for families and businesses struggling to make ends meet.
Absentee Ballot Applications
Recently, the Secretary of the State mailed out applications to all registered Democrats and Republicans to provide individuals the opportunity to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming presidential primary. This is a common-sense measure that will protect our right to vote during the ongoing pandemic. No one should have to choose between staying safe and exercising their most fundamental right.
Billions in PPP Loans
As of June 20, a total of 58,257 Connecticut businesses had claimed $6.63 billion in loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, far outpacing most other states. Thanks to effective outreach by the state Department of Economic and Community Development, many of these loans were to unincorporated businesses owned by a single person.
Victory for Abortion Rights
Earlier this week, in a narrow victory, the Supreme Court upheld a woman’s right to choose by striking down a Louisiana law designed to restrict the operation of abortion clinics in that state. This is yet another stark reminder that the battle to protect our hard-won rights will never be over.