As of Friday, 173 people are hospitalized in Connecticut with COVID-19 while hospital vacancy statewide is at 39 percent.
March 27, 2020 @ 6:28 pm
Posted inEconomic Development, Money
Demand overwhelms emergency business relief program — in two days
Gov. Ned Lamont doubled Connecticut’s business relief program — then suspended applications — after demand quadrupled resources in two days.
Posted inHealth
Take a flight over a COVID quiet Connecticut
WNPR’s Ryan Caron King flew his drone to see how Connecticut was following the governor’s orders to stay at home.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
A plea for science
This is a plea from a private citizen who cares not only about my health and the health of my immediate family, but also the health of all of the citizens of this country.
Posted inMoney
House approves massive coronavirus bill
DeLauro, Himes, Courtney and Larson all drove from Connecticut to approve $2 trillion package amid coronavirus concerns.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Legislators need to see our tears
American democracy is based on the idea that the voices of the people matter. As legislators struggle with difficult issues, trying to balance the needs of conflicting constituencies and solve complicated problems, they need to hear the perspectives of the people most directly affected. This is why they listen to hour after hour of in-person testimony. Written testimony has its place. Studies and charts provide important information; but being in the presence of the people, hearing their passion, and sometimes seeing their tears brings us together as human beings and makes it possible for legislators to make the best decisions.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Release inmates now to avoid outbreak later
On Tuesday, Connecticut’s Department of Corrections (DOC) released their plans to address COVID-19 concerns within our state’s correctional facilities. Although these strategies appear reasonable, they are not adequate.
Posted inEducation, Health
Can daycares stay open during the COVID-19 crisis? Connecticut says yes
As coronavirus spreads, a primary concern is whether daycares can afford to shut since so many operate at razor-thin margins.