Small Business Relief and Unemployment Aid
April 24, 2020There was some progress on needed relief.
Students: Relief for privately held student loans, emergency funds public colleges
April 23, 2020As students face hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the state, along with college and university foundations throughout the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system have stepped in to assist, launching special programs and making emergency funding available.
Artists, DECD and Schedule Updates
April 21, 2020I hope you are safe and well. I have some news on aid, and changes in schedule.
Mask & Social Distancing Updates
April 20, 2020Beginning tonight at 8 p.m., cloth face coverings or a higher level of protection are required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable. A more detailed look at requirements can be found in Governor Lamont's 29thexecutive order.
Rapid COVID-19 Testing in New Haven
April 17, 2020Connecticut's first rapid COVID-19 testing center is now open at the former Gateway Community College parking lot in New Haven.
Good News for Unemployment Claims
April 15, 2020Many of you contacted me with concerns about delayed action on your unemployment claims. In his daily update today, Governor Lamont had good news.
Job Loss, Health, Food, Heat, Loans
April 3, 2020In a short time, our lives have changed dramatically, and we’ve responded quickly. We’ve worked together with the Governor’s office and our Congressional team to expand state programs to respond to the scale and suddenness of our community’s economic pain.
Health Deadline & Food Resources
April 1, 2020As the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic becomes clearer, we are continuing the vital work at the state level to protect our community from its economic effects. Below is time sensitive information on maintaining health coverage and access to food.