Jane Garibay

To help you and our neighbors stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving stream of information related to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, my office and I are working to provide news as it develops over social media and by email. This is a recap of some of this week’s highlights.

Senator Murphy and his team put together have provided an update on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Due to the negative influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hartford-based nonprofit HEDCO Inc. has announced it will provide loans up to $20,000 interest-free to small businesses owned by minorities and women.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, and Delaware Governor John Carney announced the creation of a multi-state council to restore the economy and get people back to work.

With 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.

I am thrilled to announce that I worked with my colleagues in the legislature, to create a legislative working group that will work together to study existing policies and identify opportunities to support local Downtown Main Street across the state.

I am honored that I have received a 100% mark from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced they will expand the Hartford Line and Shore Line East Service for the Thanksgiving travel period. Last year, over 4,000 riders utilized the Hartford Rail, Amtrak, and the Shoreline East on the Wednesday before the holiday.