Connecticut
Order to Expire Requiring Masks in Nursing Homes, Hospitals
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Individuals will not be required to put on face masks in Connecticut hospitals, outpatient well being care settings and homeless shelters, as soon as a state masking order expires early Friday.
Masks-wearing provisions for inside faculties are sticking round till June 30 in locations the place an area board or comparable authority has required masks to be worn. Nevertheless, the Division of Public Well being mentioned districts will nonetheless have the power to mandate mask-wearing on their very own after June 30.
“We’re in a far completely different place than we had been in March 2020 because of the instruments we have now at our disposal,” mentioned Manisha Juthani, the state’s public well being commissioner, “together with COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, state supported testing websites and the supply of self-tests.
“And whereas we’re studying to reside with this virus and after we ought to ramp up and ramp down with our preparedness, we’re capable of transfer on from these orders which served a vital function,” she mentioned.
The order, which expires at 12:01 a.m. Friday, stems from this January and was an extension of earlier orders.
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Moreover the remaining masks necessities, Juthani introduced that two different government orders can even terminate Friday. The orders granted additional time for momentary licensing of advance observe registered nurses and doctor assistants, and imposed guidelines regarding who can administered COVID-19 vaccines.
Additionally Thursday, Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont signed a invoice that extends till June 30 4 former government orders which have since been codified into state regulation.
They cope with bodily distancing in sure congregate settings; making the affected person vaccination database out there to medical suppliers; utilizing momentary nurses aides to assist alleviate staffing shortages; and offering extra time to ship out rental help funds to individuals going through eviction who’ve already utilized to the state’s UniteCT program.
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Major Retailer Closing All Connecticut Locations: CT News
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CT governor announces Matt Brokman as new chief of staff
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Gov. Ned Lamont announced a new key player in his administration Tuesday.
Matt Brokman, a senior advisor to the governor since January 2023, will take on the role as Lamont’s chief of staff, effective immediately.
Brokman, previously chief of staff for House Majority Leader Jason Rojas and former Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz, has also worked in the Connecticut House Democrats Office.
“I think people in this building on both sides of the aisle know him,” Lamont said of Brokman. “They know they can take him at his word, and I think that’s going to be incredibly valuable for us as a state going forward for the next two years.”
With the next regular legislative session about six months away, crafting Connecticut’s next biennium budget is at the forefront. Lamont has said the next budget cycle could be “complicated,” with the state required to spend the last of American Rescue Plan Act funds by the end of 2026.
Brokman replaces Jonathan Dach, who stepped away as Lamont’s chief of staff after a year and a half in the role, citing a move to New York.
Speaking Tuesday, Lamont praised Dach’s work in the “round the clock” chief of staff job, and in various other positions in his administration over the last six years.
Dach said he will continue working with the governor in a senior advisory role on policy projects, such as energy supply, higher education and housing.
The next regular legislative session runs from early January to June 2025
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Bob’s to close all 10 CT locations
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(WFSB) – A clothing store announced the eventual closure of all of its Connecticut locations.
Bob’s Stores said on Monday that as part of a chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring plan, all of its locations, including the 10 in Connecticut, will close.
Hilco Merchant Resources in a joint venture with Gordon Brothers will manage an inventory liquidation event that will include all Bob’s Stores throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.
The business said that as part of the liquidation, there has been “unprecedented discounts” on a wide range of workwear, footwear, team wear, and everyday clothing. The “going out of business sale” started on June 28 with discounts that ranged from 30 to 70 percent off.
Select store fixtures, furniture, and equipment were also available for sale.
“We regret that our financial position necessitated the liquidation of Bob’s Stores,” said Dave Barton, president of Bob’s Stores. “Bob’s has been a stalwart of our local communities for nearly 70 years, and we know our customers remember us as having been there for major moments in their lives. We remain grateful to our vendors, suppliers, customers and employees for all of their support over the years.”
The business said gift cards and merchandise credits would be honored through close of business on July 14.
It also said all sales are final. No returns will be accepted. Exchanges will be accepted in accordance with the company’s existing policies through the close of business on July 14. No exchanges for purchases made after that date will be accepted.
Here are the 10 Bob’s locations in Connecticut:
- Ansonia
- Hamden
- Manchester
- Middletown
- Milford
- Newington
- Simsbury
- Southington
- Waterbury
- Waterford
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