Hilda E. Santiago

Now that Connecticut is leading as one of the states with the lowest coronavirus rates in nation, we must keep up the pace by wearing our facial coverings, maintaining social distancing and following all the public safety guidelines that our leaders are recommending.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is up and rolling again, though on a limited, appointment-only basis following a plan it developed for reopening this week.

Memorial Day is a time for us to remember and honor all those who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 'Thank you' to all our veterans for their devoted service in the defense of our great nation.

Today is National Nurses Day and the beginning of Nurses Week, May 6^th – 12^th and I want to make sure to thank them for their selfless commitment! Nurses have always been on the frontlines of care and an integral part of a healthcare system that would quickly fall apart and fail without them. This is especially relevant now as the country deals with the challenges of a pandemic that has brought them to the national spotlight.

We are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and today is Teacher Appreciation Day.

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the latest updates as of 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020.

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic and daily information on cases and outcomes, we are finally seeing some steady progress towards re-opening.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and social distancing measures remain in effect, The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC) will host a series of Virtual Town Hall Meetings entitled “You Matter!” to provide opportunities for continued community engagement.

La pandemia COVID-19 continúa y distanciamiento social siguen en vigor. El Caucus Negro y Puertorriqueño (BPRC) participará en una serie de reuniones virtuales tituladas "¡Usted Importa!" para proveer oportunidades de participación continua a la comunidad.