CURRENT NEWS

COVID

COVID Update

August 30, 2021
The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases and tests in Connecticut. It is important to note that these newly reported updates include data that occurred over the last several days to a week. All data in this report are preliminary, and data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected.
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HarborFest

August 26, 2021
SoundWaters HarborFest will take place this Saturday, August 28 from 10am – 9pm along the Harbor Point Waterfront.  In regards to public events, I recommend huge caution considering the current situation with the Variant Delta.

However, I also believe it is important to inform the public of some of the activities around the city and district. 

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session

Operation Fuel Assistance

August 20, 2021
Electricity costs tend to be at their highest during the summer months - so families struggle to pay their utility bills during this time. But there’s good news!  Operation Fuel has funds available to help struggling families – right now – with programs for year-round energy assistance, water assistance, and homeless intervention and prevention, too.
 
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CT Votes for Animals

August 19, 2021
Below is a message from the organization, CT Votes for Animals. This group provides a voice for animals, who cannot speak up for themselves. Subscribe to their newsletters here. 
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Earned Income Tax Credit & Hurricane Season

August 19, 2021
This session I worked alongside my colleagues to pass a bipartisan budget which did not raise taxes, and focused on putting more money in the pockets of hard-working Connecticut families through increased tax credits. 
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covid

COVID Update

August 16, 2021
The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases and tests in Connecticut. It is important to note that these newly reported updates include data that occurred over the last several days to a week. All data in this report are preliminary, and data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected.
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CHESLA Scholarships

August 15, 2021

Below is a message from the The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority:

The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) announced that its annual scholarship program will distribute $543,000 in financial assistance among 188 Connecticut students for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

Maximum awards are $3,000 for a full-time student and $1,500 for a part-time student enrolled at a degree granting institution. The awardees represent 80 Connecticut towns cities and 20 Connecticut colleges and universities.

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