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Senator Seeks To Protect Student Veterans

Jun 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced legislation to ensure student veterans do not face financial or academic penalties if they need to withdraw from classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill would give GI Bill beneficiaries additional flexibilities to ensure they do not face bills for overpayments or lose their academic or housing benefits due to unforeseen circumstances during this pandemic that may cause them to withdraw from classes.   “Student veterans should not be penalized for taking time out of the academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Blumenthal. “This is an unprecedented time and we must give GI Bill recipients the flexibility they need to address any health and family emergencies. I…

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What’s In Your Go Bag?

Jun 9, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais joined the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) in asking everyone to be prepared to act if they are in the path of a hurricane. National Weather Service forecasters predict this year’s hurricane season, which officially began June 1, will be above average. “As we focus on reopening Connecticut and recovering from the effects of COVID-19, we shouldn’t lose sight of hurricane season and doing what we can to protect our property and loved ones,” said Commissioner Mais. “Taking precautions and adequately preparing before catastrophe strikes is essential.” Policyholders should discuss with their agent, broker or insurance company if their current insurance coverage is still appropriate and adequate, and verify that any new additions or updates have…

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Connecticut Municipal Coronavirus Relief Fund Program

Jun 9, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is establishing the Connecticut Municipal Coronavirus Relief Fund Program, which will set a process by which municipal governments will receive reimbursements from the state using the federally supported Coronavirus Relief Fund to offset their expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.   “We are certainly sympathetic to the needs of the municipalities during this unprecedented public health emergency and remain willing to assist them in offsetting their related expenses,” said Governor Lamont. “This first round of reimbursements to our towns and cities is only the beginning. This ongoing situation is dynamic, and we must adjust to the changing landscape in real time. Let there be no doubt, we are reimbursing municipalities…

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Emergency Assistance For Those Vunerable

Jun 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is partnering with philanthropic organizations in an effort to provide emergency assistance to vulnerable residents in the state who are most directly impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency and are otherwise ineligible from receiving assistance through federal pandemic relief programs, including those from within the undocumented community.   The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was created at the outbreak of the pandemic to provide emergency assistance to those who have been impacted, excludes relief to any residents who are undocumented and any U.S. citizen who files taxes with an undocumented spouse or partner. This same measure also denies emergency benefits to…

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Transportation Worker Safety Sought

Jun 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#WASHINGTON, D.C.– At the Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on transportation and critical infrastructure, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) unveiled the Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act to address workplace safety for essential transportation workers. The legislation – endorsed by the country’s leading transportation labor unions – would prioritize coronavirus testing for transportation workers, and ensure employers implement critical health and safety requirements to keep their workforce safe. “We must ensure the utmost safety of our frontline transportation workers amid this pandemic,” said Blumenthal. “As these workers continue to serve our public on the roads, railways, and in the skies, they must have priority access to coronavirus tests, readily…

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Continued Distribution of Masks, Infrared Thermometer

Jun 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

The State of Connecticut has partnered with CBIA-CONNSTEP to assist in the distribution of donated surgical masks and thermometers to eligible essential small businesses, non-profits and places of worship with 50 employees or less.  This program will be running weekly for the month of June.    Small businesses, nonprofits, and places of worship that would like to request equipment from the state’s supply of PPE and infrared thermometers should fill out the online form on a weekly basis by early afternoon on Thursdays.  The state has partnered with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association and its affiliate CONNSTEP to distribute the thermometers weekly. They will be delivered to the municipalities in which the organizations are located, and then the municipalities will contact the recipient…

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