TODAY’S UPDATE (4/10): NEW DATA/ NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER/ FEDERAL STIMULUS INFO FOR NON-TAX FILERS
A special thank you to the Masks for Heroes CT charity for delivering masks to the East Windsor Ambulance today. With their help, I was also able to deliver masks today to the Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps for distribution to Ellington’s first responders and to Ellington First Selectwoman Lori Spielman for use by the town’s Ellington Human Services department while helping seniors and families in need. If you are interesting in contributing to this statewide organization delivering masks to first responders and healthcare workers, please visit masksforheroesct.org.
Since yesterday’s update, an additional 754 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Connecticut, bringing the statewide total to 10,538, including an additional confirmed case in East Windsor.
To date, more than 36,288 (+2,786 since yesterday) patients have been tested in Connecticut. Approximately 1,562 (+98 since yesterday) patients are currently hospitalized. The total statewide total number of COVID-19 associated fatalities is 448 (+68 since yesterday). According to the Governor’s office, “it should be noted that the day-to-day changes reflect newly reported cases, deaths, and tests that occurred over the last several days to week.”
GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 7X
Governor Lamont today signed another executive order – the 25th since he enacted the emergency declarations – that enacts the following provisions:
· Protections for residential renters impacted by COVID-19: Enacts a series of protections for residential renters during the public health crisis.
· Continued cancellation of school classes through May 20, 2020: Extends the date for which classes at schools statewide remain canceled until at least May 20, 2020.
· Extension of closures, distancing, and safety measures through May 20, 2020: Extends the date for all previously enacted closures, distancing, and safety measures until at least May 20. This includes previously enacted limits on restaurant, bar, and private club operations; closure of on-site operations at off-track betting facilities; closure of operations at gyms, sports, fitness, and recreation facilities and movie theaters; closure of large shopping malls; closure of places of public amusement; safety and distancing measures for workplaces and non-essential businesses, prohibition on social and recreational gatherings of more than five people; and restrictions on retail operations.
· Modification or deferral of educator certification testing: Modifies state statutes to authorize the commissioner of Department of Education to temporarily defer any requirements regarding certification testing for educators as he deems necessary to address the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
· Permission to operate food trucks at rest areas: Lifts restrictions on commercial activity in Connecticut highway rest areas and permits food trucks to set up in these locations with the goal of feeding hungry truckers and other essential workers during the pandemic. This applies at the rest areas located in Danbury on I-84; Wallingford and Middletown on I-91; and North Stonington on I-95. Food truck operators interested in participating must obtain a permit from the CTDOT, which requires a valid license issued by a local health department or health district to serve food in Connecticut.
For the actual wording of the executive order, please visit: https://portal.ct.gov/…/Lamont-E…/Executive-Order-No-7X.pdf…
WAY FOR NON-TAX FILERS TO GET FEDERAL STIMULUS PAYMENTS
If you don’t file taxes, use the IRS’ new “Non-Filers: Enter Your Payment Info Here” application to provide simple information so you can get your federal stimulus payment.
You should use this application if:
You did not file a 2018 or 2019 federal income tax return because your gross income was under $12,200 ($24,400 for married couples). This includes people who had no income. Or
You weren’t required to file a 2018 or 2019 federal income tax return for other reasons
If you receive these benefits, we already have your information and you will receive $1,200.
Do not use this application if you receive:
Social Security retirement, disability (SSDI), or survivor benefits
Railroad Retirement and Survivor Benefits
Special note: People in these groups who have qualifying children under age 17 can use this application to claim the $500 payment per child.
Input your information in the IRS application at: https://www.irs.gov/coro…/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here
For more information, please visit ct.gov/coronavirus
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me at christopher.davis@housegop.ct.gov or repdavis.com.