Masks and Social Distancing Requirements in Public
April 21, 2020Governor Lamont Friday issued his 29th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Effective Monday night, cloth face coverings or a higher level of protection are required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable.
Executive Order Summaries Available Through OLR
April 18, 2020The non-partisan Office of Legislative Research has summaries of the Governor's Executive Orders. These summaries are filled with helpful information in an easy-to-digest format.
Stimulus Package Checks are Going Out
April 17, 2020The first round of Stimulus Package checks have gone out to taxpayers who filed their 2018 and/or 2019 tax returns. A second round of paper checks is expected to be mailed to taxpayers around May 4.
CTDOL Upgrades Software to Process Unemployment Claims Faster
April 15, 2020The Connecticut Department of Labor upgraded its software to speed up the processing times for unemployment claim applications. The new software will allow DOL staff to process claims in one week or less, compared to the original 6-week wait period.
DRS Extends Deadlines for Certain State Tax Returns
April 14, 2020The Connecticut Department of Revenue and Services has extended the filing and payment deadlines of certain returns until July 15, 2020 to align Connecticut tax filing and payment dates with filing and payment extensions announced by the IRS.
Federal Funding for Food Banks
April 13, 2020The Connecticut Department of Social Services announced over $3.8 million in federal food assistance will be awarded to the state's two largest food banks. The Connecticut Food Bank will receive $1.9 million for food and nearly $650,000 for administrative costs, and Foodshare will receive nearly $1 million for food and $300,000 for administrative expenses.
Rent Relief On The Way
April 11, 2020With everything going on, you should not need to worry about being evicted or struggling to put together money for rent if you are out of work because of the COVID-19 crisis. At my urging, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7X Friday to provide some relief to renters.
Coronavirus Stimulus Package FAQ
April 2, 2020Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and it was signed into law by President Trump on Friday.
To help Connecticut residents understand the details of the bill and how it can potentially provide assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Chris Murphy's office has compiled a list of frequently asked questions.