• Asked  that a "Shelter in Place" order be issued. 

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• Developed "Safe Store Guidelines" to protect consumers and employees in grocery stores and other essential businesses

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• Help people access Unemployment benefits and assist them in getting answers from the Department of Labor.

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• As Banking Chair:

  • Worked to ensure fast and fair distribution of PPP funding to small business owners.

  • Worked directly with Connecticut banks to develop policy allowing extensions on mortgage payments.

  • Passed legislation in 2019 extending the foreclosure mediation program by 4 years. This will help thousands of people stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure.

  • Convened one of the first virtual hearings of the CT General Assembly

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• Facilitated donations of PPE to the state stockpile.

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• Worked with the Administration to secure more testing for Stamford and ensure full and accurate disclosure of data.

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• Monitored the situation daily at area hospitals.

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• Worked to expedite the distribution of testing materials, plasma collection and other critical resources.

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• Worked to ensure that testing is available to all communities.

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• Organized the first online food drive for Neighbor to Neighbor

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• Connected people with the resources and answers they need. 

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• Asked the Governor and legislative leaders to update CT election statutes and allow Mail-in Ballots.

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• Worked with voting rights advocates and constituents to apply pressure on leaders to call Special Session on voting. 

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• Continue to advocate for Special Session on COVID-related issues to protect people and help businesses recover quickly.

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