ASW Linda S. Carter

The Census is a number that affects us for 10 years. It is a once in a ten-year chance to shape our future.

Attention Plainfield residents: check COVID-19. test procedures here.

Atención residentes de Plainfield: consulte aquí los procedimientos de prueba de COVID-19.

Applications are now open for the @NewJerseyEDA Emergency Assistance Grant Program, which aims to help small/medium NJ businesses get through this crisis. 📖To learn more: bit.ly/2UZNt2c 🔎To check eligibility: bit.ly/3bLIjxs 📑To apply: bit.ly/2wZ2Fod

Employers eligible for the new Employee Retention Credit include those experiencing a significant decline in gross receipts. #IRS has posted FAQs to help you figure out this new credit: irs.gov/coronavirus #COVIDreliefIRS

Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file to receive an economic impact payment. It’s automatic. More information from #IRS at irs.gov/coronavirus #COVIDreliefIRS

BREAKING: The New Jersey state tax filing deadline WILL BE EXTENDED from April 15th to July 15th. Additionally, the state fiscal year will be extended to September 30th to allow us to focus on leading our state out of this crisis. Thank you, @SpeakerCoughlin and @NJSenatePres.

If you have young children, @sesamestreet "Caring For Each Other" program provides a bunch of activities to do while #stayingathome. Join all your favorite characters for home learning, fun, and comfort - for both parents & children. ➡️Find it here: buff.ly/2R1EJY7

Here is a link for businesses to listen to yesterday's EDA webinar on the seven new EDA small business programs with is narrated by Tim Sullivan. It is very informative and should provide assistance to your constituents. register.gotowebinar.com/recording/5229…

#stayingathome may mean kids need to let off steam and get some emotional space from a parent or sibling. If you're looking for support, ☎️call or 📲text @2NDFloorNJ, a FREE youth counseling hotline at 1-888-222-2228. buff.ly/2ZoyEay

Are you feeling overwhelmed about work, life, and #COVID19 ? You are not alone. #TeamDCF: If you need support, the Worker2Worker helpline is open from 10AM to 8PM everyday. ☎️ 1-855-327-7482

Census Bureau cannot release any identifiable information about you, even to law enforcement agencies. That's protected under Title 13 of the U.S. Code. You can now participate in the Census online. Here is a link: 2020census.gov DUE BY APRIL 1, 2020

"This law will ensure that health care providers are able to continue tending to patients from the safety of their homes to protect both the public and, even more critically, front-line health workers," sponsors say. This bill is now law: bit.ly/3beHr4d

Now Law: Legislation from @nancypinkin & @DanBensonNJ to help deliver health care services and clinical information to patients remotely using digital health tools during the current COVID-19 public health emergency was signed into law Thursday by @GovMurphy

Today, the Senate voted on 27 bills to help mitigate the impact of the #coronavirus crisis now, and in the months to come. To allow for proper social distancing, the senators met in the assembly chambers - requiring them to vote with paper ballots for the first time in decades.

Read more about the legislation that was advanced here njsendems.org/senate-clears-…

The SBA just announced that it's offering disaster loans for New Jersey small businesses impacted by #COVID19. More information at the link below. roi-nj.com/2020/03/19/fin…

N.J. Senate sends Murphy ‘first wave’ of coronavirus bills boosting aid to workers, businesses - nj.com nj.com/coronavirus/20…