Dorinda Borer

Let's face it, we are all ready to put a close to 2020 and ring in a New Year. I want to take a moment to acknowledge all of you and the incredible resiliency and strength you have shown.

In Washington over the holiday weekend, legislation was passed which seeks to provide families, workers, and businesses additional relief to help combat the negative effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

A new federally-funded grant program – a helping hand to bars and restaurants and other local businesses – will start cutting checks right around New Year's Eve.

If you own or know someone that owns a day care-and that includes in-home day care- please see below for emergency relief grants between $1,500 and $20,000 to qualified OEC-licensed child care providers.

State Representative Dorinda Borer (D-West Haven) has been tapped to serve as House Chair of the Environment Committee by Speaker-Designate Matt Ritter and Majority Leader-Designate Jason Rojas.

Connecticut residents can now take advantage of a new notification app that will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout their communities.

Small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a one-time $5,000 grant through the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program. The applications are now open! The criteria and application process is very user friendly. Churches/non profits are eligible. Check out the link, and if you are eligible, I'd jump on this today!

As many families struggle with the challenges of COVID-19, Access Health has opened enrollment for those with a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) such as the loss of a job and health insurance because of the pandemic.