Help With Broadband Access
May 6, 2021The Office of State Broadband, within the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel announced it is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
Sexual Assault Awareness Roundtable
April 23, 2021On Thursday, April 29, I will be hosting a Sexual Assault Awareness RoundTable to help raise public awareness during Sexual Awareness Month and discuss the prevalence of sexual assault in Connecticut and nation.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
April 22, 2021The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released details on the application and eligibility requirements for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The funding – included in the American Rescue Plan and run by the SBA – will assist the hardest-hit restaurants with the funds they need to meet payroll, purchase COVID-related supplies, and recover industry jobs lost during the pandemic.
CT Businesses Re-opening May 1
April 21, 2021The state announced that beginning May 1st, Connecticut will take its next step towards re-opening.
Tax Reminder EIC
April 14, 2021This year’s extended tax deadline, May 17th, is just over a month away. Filing your taxes is more important than ever to ensure you receive critical federal stimulus money that may be available to you.
Nepalese Community Clinic Day
April 8, 2021In an effort to give access to the Covid-19 vaccine to as many residents as we can, I was pleased to help coordinate a clinic for our Nepalese community this week.
National Beer Day!
April 7, 2021On National Beer Day, I stopped by Stony Creek Beer located in the 102nd District to support our small businesses and picked up their limited edition New England Double IPA Go! Go! Campaneros!!!
Vaccine Appointments Now Open to 16+
April 1, 2021Connecticut residents ages 16 and older can now begin booking a vaccine appointment.