Resources for Businesses & Workers

Posted on March 31, 2020 by admin

State’s response to protect businesses
The state has taken steps protect our businesses and residents during the coronavirus crisis. In addition to documents on various state and federal guidance, among the growing list of resources and information is:

DECD’s COVID-19 Business Emergency Response Unit
U.S. Small Business Administration assistance
Tax filing extensions
CT Recovery Bridge Loan Program
DOL Shared Work Program
Unemployment assistance
Business Interruption Insurance
Issues regarding supply…

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Candelora Offers Alternative to Borrowing Plan Pitched by Democrats

Posted on March 11, 2020 by admin

HARTFORD — State Rep. Vincent Candelora on Wednesday rejected a bond package from Democrats that exceeds the governor’s “debt diet” by earmarking superfluous spending for controversial initiatives, and instead voted for a borrowing plan that focuses on the state’s critical needs while delivering overdue road and bridge repair money to municipalities.

“It’s been nearly two years since we’ve held a vote on a bond package, and it’s unfortunate that the bill not only breaks one of the governor’s biggest…

Candelora & Kokoruda Testify on Bipartisan Legislation that Supports Victims of Domestic Abuse

Posted on March 5, 2020 by admin

HARTFORD — State Reps. Vincent Candelora and Noreen Kokoruda on Thursday testified in favor of legislation that would make it easier for victims of domestic violence to access temporary state benefits that are critically important when they try to gain freedom from their abusers.

The legislation (H.B. 5306) was subject of a public hearing in the Human Services Committee, and the concept is supported not just by Candelora and Kokoruda but also state Reps. Sean Scanlon and Robin Comey, as well as…