Weekly Highlights

July 4, 2020

I hope you and your loved ones have had a chance to enjoy the nice warm weather and are excited for the days ahead. As we continue to monitor the ever-evolving stream of information related to the pandemic, I am encouraged by Connecticut's declining numbers as well as the overall cooperation from residents.

Below is short recap of some of this week’s highlights:

  • Housing Relief Package
  • Billions in PPP Loans
  • Happy 4th of July!

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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.
 
For more information, click here.

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.
 
To read more, click here.

Happy 4th of July!
And lastly, while some of the 4th of July celebrations and fireworks displays will be affected because of the pandemic, I want to wish you and your family a Happy and Safe Independence Day!