Additional SNAP Benefits Coming to Connecticut Households
September 15, 2020While the primary focus of Connecticut families for the past several months has been on health and safety, food insecurity has also been a major c
Police Accountability Legislation Announced
July 10, 2020Co-chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Judiciary stood outside the Capitol this morning to announce
Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program
June 10, 2020I want to be sure to inform you of the changes Congress has recently made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was created by Congress in March in effort to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A message from Rep. Tammy Exum on Racial Injustice
June 1, 2020Like many of you, I am horrified by the killing of George Floyd while in police custody in Minnesota. While it is a positive step that one of the police officers involved in the incident is now himself in custody, justice can only exist when incidents like this end.
Resources for Victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence
May 14, 2020The COVID-19/coronavirus public health emergency has created safety implications for residents across the state. With the implementation of social distancing and shelter-in-place orders, there is an increased risk of domestic violence as vulnerable residents become further isolated and additional pressures develop that may exacerbate an already abusive relationship.
Helping businesses owned by women & minorities
April 20, 2020Due to the negative influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hartford-based nonprofit HEDCO Inc. has announced it will provide loans up to $20,000 interest-free to small businesses owned by minorities and women.
Access Health CT announces new enrollment period for uninsured
March 24, 2020Access Health CT has announced that a new special enrollment period will be held for uninsured Connecticut residents to sign up for an Access Health CT health insurance plan.
Census 2020 Job Day in West Hartford!
December 3, 2019Nationwide, the 2020 Census is recruiting hundreds of thousands of temporary workers for the 2020 Census. Applicants can qualify for both field and office positions.