CURRENT NEWS

Shop Local During National Small Business Week

September 15, 2021

It's National Small Business Week, the perfect opportunity for us to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of our state’s and nation's small business owners and leaders. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create roughly 66% of jobs in our country each year.

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New CT Housing and Healthcare Initiative for Homeless Community

September 13, 2021

This week saw another step forward in assuring everyone has access to quality healthcare. The State has received federal approval to provide healthcare to our homeless community. This approval will significantly bolster our state efforts to uplift homeless individuals across Connecticut.

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DOT Update for East Hartford

September 10, 2021

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that there will be a scheduled closure of one lane on Route 5/15 northbound approaching the Charter Oak Bridge, beginning September 9, 2021.

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Addressing Rising Car Thefts

September 2, 2021

I want to share some breaking news: starting today, September 1, the CT Judicial Branch will provide police departments with 24/7 access to juvenile arrest records to help curb car thefts and break-ins.

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Overdose Awareness Day

September 1, 2021

August 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day. The opioid crisis has affected communities in Connecticut and across the country.

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FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine

August 23, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine full approval today, becoming the first vaccine to receive complete authorization following a comprehensive review by the agency, using the extensive data provided as well as conducting their own analyses.

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Funding for Special Education Services

August 23, 2021

This week, more than $16 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II (ESSER II) funds was made available to 170 school districts across Connecticut. This relief money will allow schools throughout our state to provide special education services to more than 80,000 students during the upcoming school year.

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