CT Launches Teen Safe Driving Video Contest

October 20, 2022


 
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Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Colleagues,
Connecticut has launched its 14th Annual Safe Teen Driving Video Contest, which engages high school students on the dangers of distracting driving and the importance of driving responsibly. The announcement coincides with National Teen Driver Safety Week falling during the week of October 16 through 22. This year's contest is co-sponsored by the state Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers. The contest is open to all public, private, and home-schooled Connecticut high school students between the ages of 14 and 18. Participants will produce a creative, unique, and effective video public service announcement that is up to 45 seconds in length and highlights how teens can practice safe driving habits while obeying our state's teen driving laws. 
Winning students and their high schools will be awarded up to $26,000 in cash prizes. Students have until January 31, 2023 to submit their PSA. You can read the full contest rules and how to submit a video here.
 
CT HUMANITIES ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDING
CT Humanities opened another round of funding through the CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants program and there are less than 2 weeks left until the application deadline. These non-competitive grants are administered by CT Humanities with support through the state Department of Economic and Community Development/CT Office of the Arts. Museums, historic houses, historical societies, arts organizations, cultural centers, and more are invited to submit an application for this grant program. The grants help organizations maintain and expand their services and programming, and improve their information technology and digital infrastructure. CT Humanities will distribute $8.5 million in awards this round ranging from $5,000 to $250,000.

The deadline to apply is November 4 at 11:59 p.m. Click here to learn more and start the application process.
 
COVID-19 UPDATE

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022:

Data updates on testing in Connecticut

The following is a summary of newly reported data on COVID-19 in Connecticut from the past 7 days.

Overall Summary

Cumulative
(except for hospital census)

Past 7 days

Positive PCR/NAAT Tests

985,227

2,876

All PCR/NAAT Tests

15,604,163

33,097

Test Positivity (pos/all PCR/NAAT)

--

8.69%

Patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19

405

0

COVID-19 Associated Deaths

11,423

21
To read the full daily data report, visit data.ct.gov/coronavirus and click the button labeled, “Daily Data Report.” That website also contains several other data reports, including on the topics of vaccinations, schools, nursing homes, child care, congregate settings, and economic impact.
 
As always, don't hesitate to contact me at the Capitol at 860-240-8585 or email me at David.Michel@cga.ct.gov.  Don't forget to like my Official Facebook Page for news and legislative updates!

Sincerely,

David Michel
State Representative
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