Caroline Simmons

Yesterday, I had the honor of introducing HB 5614, which would address this focus by creating a commission to analyze the disparate impact COVID-19 has had on different racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups in the state.

Last week, the State Bond Commission approved more than $49 million in state funding that will support the development of hundreds of units of affordable housing in towns throughout Connecticut.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released details on the application and eligibility requirements for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).

Expanding access to affordable and high-quality childcare for every family is essential for improving child development, better preparing children for Kindergarten, advancing educational equity, supporting women in the workforce and providing families with resources needed to thrive.

Governor Lamont today announced that over the coming weeks he plans to further ease some of the restrictions on certain sectors that were put into effect at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation recently announced the launch of UniteCT, a new state program to provide rental and utility assistance to qualified Connecticut households financially impacted by COVID-19.

We have faced a number of challenges over the past year regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and although we may not be fully out of the woods, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Connecticut might soon follow Ohio and Utah by enacting a law that offers liability protection against ransomware and other cyberattacks, but only if victims follow security best practices.