Kara Rochelle

As we continue to navigate these difficult times, please know that my office and I are here for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out by email at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov. 

Tomorrow I will be participating in an interview with the Valley Independent Sentinel at 9 a.m. to discuss the Great Give. You can tune in by watching at www.facebook.com/ValleyIndependentSentinel.

I hope you'll watch and please consider donating to some of the Valley's nonprofit organizations!

In this email, you will find information on the following topics:

• COVID-19 Update
• Teacher Appreciation Day
• Small Business Matters Tele-Townhall 

COVID-19 Update

As of Monday at 8:30 p.m., 30,621 cases of COVID-19 have been reported among Connecticut residents. Day-to-day changes reflect newly reported cases, deaths, and tests that occurred over the last several days to week. All data in this report are preliminary; data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected. For a county-by-county breakdown of cases or to view additional data, please click the image above.

Governor Signs 36th Executive Order

Today the Governor signed Executive Order No. 7II, which enacts the following provisions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19:

• Extension of school class cancellations for remainder of school year
• Authorization for the Department of Social Services commissioner to temporarily waive, modify, or suspend home health regulatory requirements
• Extension of the start date for imposition of a late fee for obtaining dog licenses from July 1, 2020 to August 1, 2020
• Authority to waive certain requirements for the issuance of vouchers under the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

Click here to read Executive Order No. 7II.

In-Person Classes at K-12 Schools Canceled for Remainder of Academic Year

This morning the Governor announced in-person classes at all K-12 public schools in Connecticut will remain canceled for the rest of the 2019-20 school year.Schools will be required to continue providing distance learning and meals to students.

For more information, click here.

DRS Extends Application Deadline for Municipalities to Submit Locally Approved Neighborhood Assistance Act Proposals

The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services has extended the application deadline for municipalities to submit their locally approved Neighborhood Assistance Act project proposals until July 31, 2020. The State of Connecticut awards up to $5 million in tax credits to businesses that sponsor approved projects on behalf of a tax-exempt organization or municipal agency through this program. Read more here.

Read the full news briefing here.

For all of the emergency orders issued by the Governor and state agencies, click here. You can watch the Governor's press conferences here, and read the releases here.

For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including an FAQ and other guidance and resources, residents are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus.

Teacher Appreciation Day

On Teacher Appreciation Day today, Ansonia held a parade for our teachers and students! Thank you to everyone who helped organize it. This year teachers deserve a tremendous amount of gratitude for how hard they are working to provide continuous and consistent education to our children. 

Thank you for all that you do for our community! 

Read more about the parade on WTNH, here.

Small Business Matters Tele-Townhall

On Friday, May 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a Small Business Matters Tele-Townhall Series about how to safely re-open barbershops and hair salons in Connecticut. You can tune in at www.facebook.com/commission.equity.opportunity.