Yesterday, House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and business leaders across Connecticut held a virtual press conference to discuss the looming crisis of the insolvent Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund.

Connecticut is facing an Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund crisis not seen since the 2008 recession. This is the fund that provides unemployment payments to those who have lost their jobs, and which has been a lifeline for so many employees over the past year. While extended unemployment…

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I would like to inform you of an opportunity for veterans, spouses of veterans, and caregivers of veterans to receive the COVID-19 vaccination this weekend. You do not need to be enrolled in the VA healthcare system.

Where: CT Dept. of Veterans Affairs Campus at 287 West Street in Rocky Hill

When: This Sunday, April 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

No appointment is necessary, but you may schedule one should you choose.

This is a reminder that Connecticut residents between the ages of 16 and 44 who wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccination will be eligible beginning tomorrow, April 1!

Visit the state’s COVID-19 Vaccine Portal to view scheduling options.

Those currently eligible to receive a vaccination will continue to be eligible. This includes:

• All individuals over the age of 45;
• Healthcare personnel;
• Medical first responders;
• Residents and staff of long-term care facilities;
• Residents and staff of select congregate…

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