Black History Month Highlight: Dr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean
February 17, 2022Dr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean was named one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Higher Education by Diverse Magazine!
February is Black History Month
February 3, 2022We celebrate the achievements, accomplishments and contributions Black Americans have made to this country, of which there are many, each February during National Black History Month.
COVID-19 Free Test Kit Phone Number Available
January 28, 2022Free COVID-19 tests are only a phone call away!
January is National Blood Donor Month
January 28, 2022As National Blood Donor Month comes to a close the Red Cross faces the worst blood shortage in a decade and more than ever, your help is needed. Make an appointment today to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Free At-Home COVID Tests
January 19, 2022Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests completely FREE.
Internship Opportunities In The Life Sciences
January 13, 2022Connecticut bioscience companies have come together to launch the Student Program to Ready Interns for Next-generation Talent (SPRINT) Internship program. The goal is to provide over 100 paid job opportunities in the life-science industry for students attending Connecticut Colleges and Universities as well as students with ties to Connecticut.
$70 Million Dedicated to CT Workforce
January 11, 2022Last session my legislative colleagues and I worked collaboratively with the Governor to secure and allocate $70 Million in funding for Connecticut workers.
COVID-19 Relief for Essential Workers
January 5, 2022I have some exciting news to share about the now up-and-running Connecticut Essential Workers COVID-19 Assistance Fund, which was authorized by the legislature in June for the purpose of easing the financial burden on essential workers who became ill and were unable to work, or died, between March 10, 2020 and July 20, 2021.