Department of Labor Update
May 1, 2020The Department of Labor has released unemployment assistance guidance for gig workers and the self-employed.
Life after the Lockdown
April 24, 2020Dear Neighbor,
Governor Lamont has created a working group to consider how Connecticut can safely move beyond the current "lockdown" protocol. Everyone wants people to be able to go back to work, recreate and socialize -- but safely!
Homemade Masks Precautions
April 22, 2020Dear Neighbor,
Earlier this week, Governor Lamont issued a COVID-19 related executive order. This order stated cloth face coverings or a higher level of protection are required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable.
Mask Requirements
April 20, 2020Dear Neighbor,
Governor Lamont Friday issued his 29th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The order now states that beginning tonight, cloth face coverings or a higher level of protection are required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable.
Special Enrollment Deadline for Access Health CT
April 16, 2020Dear Neighbor,
Have you lost your health care coverage? You may qualify for coverage through Access Health CT. The Special Enrollment Deadline is tomorrow, March 17. You'll need the following documents to verify your eligibility:
- Social Security number
- Citizenship / Immigration status
- Tax returns (to estimate payment amount)
- Employer information
- Healthcare coverage information
Rent Relief
April 10, 2020Dear Neighbor,
Earlier today, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7X, which enacts a series of protections for residential renters.
Governor's Order For Safe Stores
April 4, 2020Dear Neighbor,
Thanks to the superb collaboration with Commerce Committee Chair Caroline Simmons and Third Selectperson Melissa Kane, we were able to shape the new Safe Store protocols for grocery stores recently adopted and detailed below. We're hopeful that this will reduce chance of contagion -- if everyone plays by the rules!
Mortgage Payment Relief
April 2, 2020Dear Neighbor,
Relief is on the way for Connecticut mortgage holders economically impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The Lamont administration has come to an agreement with over 50 banks and credit unions to offer mortgage relief to state residents and businesses who continue to face hardship due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.