The Treasury Department reversed itself on requiring low-income seniors to file tax returns to receive $1,200 stimulus checks.
Ana Radelat
Ana has written about politics and policy in Washington, D.C.. for Gannett, Thompson Reuters and UPI. She was a special correspondent for the Miami Herald, and a regular contributor to The New York TImes, Advertising Age and several other publications. She has also worked in broadcast journalism, for CNN and several local NPR stations. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Journalism.
Posted inEducation, Money
Coronavirus stimulus bill has millions for CT colleges, gives graduates a break, but not loan forgiveness
The CARES Act will help colleges with unexpected expenses. But education advocates say it’s not enough.
Posted inMoney
When will you get that stimulus check and how big will it be?
Most will receive $1,200 checks, but those who don’t file taxes or make too much money will be locked out.
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 inNews
Justice Department approves UTC-Raytheon merger — with conditions
Those conditions include the sale of a UTC facility in Danbury.
Posted inMoney
Here’s how coronavirus rescue bill boosts unemployment benefits
It would give the jobless an additional $600 a week in benefits and allow self-employed people to file claims.
Posted inHealth
As COVID-19 crisis grows, Murphy, Larson press Trump to use emergency powers to fight scarcity of medical supplies
“Healthcare workers need more resources NOW!” Larson says.
Posted inMoney
Senate approves coronavirus stimulus bill that will send billions to Connecticut
Lamont said the state would get at least $1.25 billion, but Connecticut residents and businesses will receive money too.
Posted inMoney
Deal reached on massive coronavirus bill, but hurdles remain
The bill would pour billions into states like Connecticut, give Americans $1,200 checks and boost unemployment benefits.
Posted inPolitics
CT lawmakers grapple with how to serve constituents, conduct duties, in coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has physically isolated Connecticut’s lawmakers from their constituents and brought unpredictable challenges.
Posted inMoney, Politics
Congress struggles to pass coronavirus bill as COVID-19 cases grow
Blumenthal and Murphy say a stalled Senate bill fails to provide enough money for states, hospitals and individuals.
Posted inNews
Key to national security, Connecticut defense industry can’t shut down and braces for coronavirus
Without clear guidance from the Pentagon, CT’s defense contractors adopt their own coronavirus-fighting policies.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont orders non-essential businesses to close during public health crisis
Gov. Ned Lamont: “It’s tough medicine. I think it’s the right medicine.”
Posted inMoney
Lamont, governors from region, ask for $100 billion from feds to respond to coronavirus
Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey say they are “on the front lines” of the coronavirus emergency.
Posted inHealth
What to do if you have COVID-19
There are different opinions on the best treatment of COVID-19 patient symptoms while the disease runs its course.