Poll: Nearly Half Say Job Lost to Virus Won’t Return
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic now believe those jobs are lost forever, a new poll shows.
ABA Recommends Face Masks in Banks
With the rise of coronavirus cases across the U.S. this summer, especially in southern and western states, the American Bankers Association has recommended that banks require anyone entering a branch to wear a face mask.
Lamont Backs Quarantine Order With $1K Fine
Connecticut is adding teeth to attempts to prevent COVID-19-infected travelers from reigniting the pandemic here.
Expert Warns it Will Be ‘Challenging’ to Keep Low Virus Rate
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, said Thursday it will be “challenging” for his home state of Connecticut to continue maintaining its current, relatively low COVID-19 infection rate by this coming fall and winter, considering the large amount traffic in and out of the region.
Main Street Lending Now Open to Nonprofits
The Federal Reserve Board has modified the Main Street Lending Program to give nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions, hospitals and social service organizations, access to the program. Two new loan options are now available to certain nonprofit organizations that were in sound financial condition before the pandemic.
S/L/A/M Collaborative Designs Kent School Admissions Building
Construction has begun on renovations and an addition to the admissions building on the grounds of the Kent School in Litchfield County. Designed by Glastonbury-based S/L/A/M Collaborative, the project includes updates to the facade, new windows, siding, roof,...
First COVID-19 Vaccine Tested in US Poised for Final Testing
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people’s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday – as the shots are poised to begin key final testing.
Epidemiologist: Safe Practices Can Blunt a CT COVID Resurgence
Connecticut’s chief epidemiologist said Monday he expects there will eventually be a resurgence of COVID-19 in the state, but the severity will depend upon how much people continue to practice social distancing measures, such as wearing masks and avoiding large groups of people indoors.
Lamont Rent, Mortgage Relief Plan Will Last Six Months
Under an executive order issued yesterday, Gov. Ned Lamont’s $33 million relief fund for renters and homeowners unable to pay their rent or mortgage thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic will last for six months.
Restaurants, Lawyers, Real Estate Agents Among Top PPP Recipients
Restaurants, lawyers, physicians, dentists and real estate agents were among the top recipients of Paycheck Protection Program loans in Connecticut, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Treasury Department.
People’s United, Webster Top List of CT PPP Lenders
Bridgeport-based People’s United Bank processed the most Paycheck Protection Program loans in Connecticut, according to data released by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Lamont Turns to Outside Experts to Fight Virus
Gov. Ned Lamont, a businessman-turned-politician, mid-way into his first term, did what felt natural when he faced the prospect of large numbers of coronavirus infections spreading from neighboring New York into his state.
Lamont Asks CT Visitors from Outside NY, NJ to Quarantine for 14 Days
New York, Connecticut and New Jersey asked Wednesday for travelers from states with high coronavirus infection rates to go into quarantine for 14 days in a bid to preserve hard-fought gains as caseloads rise elsewhere in the country.
Coronavirus Hammers Earnings at CT’s FDIC-Insured Institutions
The coronavirus pandemic had an early effect on Connecticut’s FDIC-insured banks, with first quarter earnings falling while total assets, loans and deposits saw some increases.
Lamont Ends Pandemic Closure of Hotels
Gov. Ned Lamont issued a new executive order Tuesday night allowing the state’s hotels to resume operation.
Some Tribes Reopen Casinos Despite State Opposition
After pleading with tribal leaders to not reopen and even raising the possibility of pulling their state-issued liquor licenses, Gov. Ned Lamont ultimately settled for ordering state transportation workers to put up the signs.
New PPP Regulations Give More Time, Flexibility on Loan Uses
Following last week’s passage of legislation to give businesses more flexibility in how they use their Paycheck Protection Program loans, the Treasury Department this morning said the government would updates to the regulations governing the program.
New Jobs Report Diminishes GOP Appetite for More Virus Aid
A stronger than expected jobs report could further scramble an already uncertain picture for passing a fifth and possibly final coronavirus aid bill. The positive statistics are feeding the wait-and-see approach of the White House and its GOP allies in Congress.
First County Bank Gives $50K for COVID-19 Relief
Stamford-based First County Bank’s charitable foundation will donate $50,000 to Fairfield County shelters and food pantries in an effort to support nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lamont Expands Unemployment for Workers at Risk of COVID
When determining eligibility for unemployment benefits, Connecticut’s Department of Labor is now allowed to consider whether returning to work during the cononavirus pandemic would pose an “unreasonable risk” to a person’s health or the health of their household.
