Michelle L. Cook

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic and daily information on cases and outcomes, we are finally seeing some steady progress towards re-opening.

Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and it was signed into law by President Trump on Friday. 

To help Connecticut residents understand the details of the bill and how it can potentially provide assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Chris Murphy's office has compiled a list of frequently asked questions.

Last week, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and it was signed into law by President Trump on Friday. 

To help Connecticut residents understand the details of the bill and how it can potentially provide assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Chris Murphy's office has compiled a list of frequently asked questions. Addressed below are questions relating to direct payments and unemployment insurance. 

For further information on the state's response to the coronavirus, visit ct.gov/coronavirus

The 2020 legislative session will get underway on Wednesday, February 5^th and we will be working on many issues that affect Torrington and the state.

A fellow state representative received a voice mail message I wanted to share and warn IS A SCAM! My colleague called the number for verification and was surprised how professional they seemed on the phone. He was almost ready to offer his credit card information when he suspected it did not make sense.

This last year was filled with many triumphs, challenges, and opportunities. I heard from many residents in our district about the issues they were facing, like employer benefits and unemployment, keeping utilities on, health care issues, and so much more.

This January 1st not only marked the beginnings of a new year, it also meant the enactment of dozens of new laws and reforms for Connecticut residents. 

During a special session Wednesday I voted to approve an agreement between the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Hospital Association, ending a dispute over tax and Medicaid reimbursement rates that has been hanging over us for the better part of a decade.