Posted on April 8, 2021
HARTFORD — State Rep. Tim Ackert (R-Coventry) joined leaders of Connecticut’s business community Wednesday in calling on the state to use incoming federal pandemic aid to shield employers from as much as $1 billion in looming unemployment taxes.
“Small businesses were hit hardest by the pandemic and as we get closer to summer and more people are getting vaccinated, employers are looking for predictability and a return to normalcy. Through no fault of their own, many were forced to make layoffs and…
Posted on April 5, 2021
VERNON — State Rep. Tim Ackert (R-8) visited the COVID vaccine clinic at the Vernon Senior Center today, along with other town and state officials, to see firsthand the success of the vaccine distribution program serving area residents. Ackert was joined by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne and Vernon Town Administrator Michael Purcaro during a discussion of the town’s vaccine program, which can now serve residents aged 16 and older as of April 1st.
Volunteers prepare doses of the…
Posted on April 5, 2021
As of April 1st, all residents ages 16 and up are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Governor, priority will be given to those aged 16 to 44 with certain high-risk conditions, including:
- Sickle cell disease
- End-stage renal disease on dialysis
- Active cancer treatment
- Solid organ transplant
- Down syndrome
- All patients of Connecticut Children’s and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are expected to have access…
