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“Last year’s State of the State address seems like a long, long time ago.
“Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Senator Kelly, Representative Candelora, my fellow state officials, members of the General Assembly and the Judicial Branch, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, honored guests, and the people of the great state of Connecticut.
“Two years ago, as your new governor, you welcomed me into the “room where it happens.” This year, that room has become a “virtual room.”
“I want to express my most sincere gratitude to the nurses, doctors, caregivers, National Guard, teachers, and the many other essential workers who are on the front lines of our fight against COVID. You have all stepped up in ways we and you never would have imagined necessary or possible. On behalf of a very grateful state: thank you, thank you, thank you.
State helping non-profit art organizations impacted by the pandemic
NORWCIH, Connecticut (WFSB) The pandemic decimated the arts community along with restaurants and establishments.
Now, the State of Connecticut is coming to the aid of many of the non-profit arts organizations in Norwich and New London to keep them afloat.
Several Norwich area art organizations have been using the gazebo in Brown Park for some social distanced performances to keep the arts alive.
To help keep them alive financially, the state is doling out $9 million to 154 organizations.
New London’s Garde Arts Center received $182,000 in state funding, Eastern Connecticut Symphony got more than $56,000, and ArtReach in Norwich received $94,000.
Representative Jahana Hayes:
“It is with great support and enthusiasm I extend my warmest congratulations to Commissioner Cardona. I am excited this vital role will be filled by a fellow educator from my home state. I am more than confident Commissioner Cardona will bring a distinctive ability to effectively address the current education challenges America’s students and teachers are facing.
“Commissioner Cardona has a full understanding of the need for full equity in education and his commitment to students and public education is a welcome shift, especially during these times.
“I look forward to continuing to work with Commissioner Cardona in our shared values to strengthen our nation’s education system.”