Connecticut's Updated Masking Protocols
May 18, 2021Connecticut is implementing new safety protocols concerning face masks following updated recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Help With Broadband Access
May 6, 2021The Office of State Broadband, within the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel announced it is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
An Act Concerning Telehealth
May 4, 2021During Tuesday's session, the Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of H.B. 5596, An Act Concerning Telehealth. If passed by the Senate and signed by the Governor, this bill would extend telehealth benefits for Connecticut residents for the next two years.
Sexual Assault Awareness RoundTable
April 23, 2021On Thursday, April 29, I will be hosting a Sexual Assault Awareness RoundTable along with my Meriden colleagues, to help raise public awareness during Sexual Awareness Month and discuss the prevalence of sexual assault in Connecticut and nation
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
April 22, 2021The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released details on the application and eligibility requirements for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The funding – included in the American Rescue Plan and run by the SBA – will assist the hardest-hit restaurants with the funds they need to meet payroll, purchase COVID-related supplies, and recover industry jobs lost during the pandemic.
CT Businesses Re-opening May 1
April 21, 2021The state announced that beginning May 1st, Connecticut will take its next step towards re-opening.
FEMA Mobile Clinic in Meriden
April 20, 2021If you need a Covid-19 vaccine, the FEMA Mobile Clinic will be in Meriden this weekend.
Tax Reminder EIC
April 14, 2021This year’s extended tax deadline, May 17th, is just over a month away. Filing your taxes is more important than ever to ensure you receive critical federal stimulus money that may be available to you.