Robin Comey

The State of Connecticut is expecting about 45,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses on a weekly basis from the federal government. We now know that the State will be taking a tiered approach in Phase 1B as we work to vaccinate the nearly 1.4 million people in the recently updated Phase 1B category.

I’m proud to be serving as your State Representative for a second term. While the country is experiencing a dark hour, I know here in Connecticut we are strong and all my colleagues are ready to serve the great State of Connecticut. Yesterday, my colleagues and I were sworn in and due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we held the ceremonies outside the State Capitol. 

Assistance through the Emergency Coronavirus Recovery Act of 2020, also referred to as the CARES Act extension, is on the way for tens of thousands of unemployed workers at risk of losing unemployment benefits across the state.

I want to wish everyone a very happy holiday! I hope all of you get the opportunity to relax and enjoy your favorite holiday traditions and festivities. This year has been a difficult one for so many of our neighbors, so let's also remember to keep those in our community who are struggling in our thoughts.

Many of you have let me know that you support additional financial assistance for the restaurant industry. I know the extraordinary challenges our local small businesses have faced during this difficult time.

On December 14, 2012, a shooter opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 20 first-graders and six educators. It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history and sent shockwaves across Connecticut.

This year, the Thanksgiving holiday will look a little different for most of us. As the Covid pandemic continues to surge, we must do everything we can to keep ourselves, neighbors, family and friends safe and healthy.

Connecticut residents can now take advantage of a new notification app that will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout their communities.