Hilda E. Santiago

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

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and social distancing measures remain in effect, The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC) will host a series of Virtual Town Hall Meetings entitled “You Matter!” to provide opportunities for continued community engagement.

La pandemia COVID-19 continúa y distanciamiento social siguen en vigor. El Caucus Negro y Puertorriqueño (BPRC) participará en una serie de reuniones virtuales tituladas "¡Usted Importa!" para proveer oportunidades de participación continua a la comunidad.

As you may be aware, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses resumed this week. The SBA is accepting PPP loan applications from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. 

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020

Beginning today at 8:00 pm the Governor is asking for people to wear cloth face coverings or higher level of protection required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable. It includes taxi, car, ride-sharing and mass public transit.

Connecticut's first rapid COVID-19 testing center is now open at the former Gateway Community College parking lot in New Haven.

UPDATE: April 14, 2020 - Governor Lamont signs 27^th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19