Dear Connecticut friends, Our hearts are broken for all those across our country who are in pain right now. As Dr. King taught us, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” At times like these, we realize we are only a policy organization. We grieve with those who are ...
“It is fortunate that the restrictions Gov. Lamont’s Executive Order outlines for Connecticut’s houses of worship are simply recommendations rather than regulations. Otherwise, they would constitute absolutely impermissible burdens on every Connecticut citizen’s First Amendment rights to free speech, freedom of assembly, and freedom of religion – our First Freedom. ...
Matthew Carrier of Enfield Connecticut has brightened his community by putting together a “Bright Night for Heroes” display in his neighborhood. Carrier decorated his home with lights accompanied by patriotic music to help lift spirits and honor everyone working hard to combat COVID-19.
In good times, 850 Degrees Pizza in Ridgefield, CT swears that it “make the best pizza you’ll ever eat!” But during the Covid-19 crisis, it has offered assurances to its community of a very different kind. Under the 850 Degrees #NoOneGoesHungry Campaign, they have told their community, “To all those who have changes in employment or income during this time, we are here to help. NO ONE GOES HUNGRY! If you need help, 850 Degrees Pizza will provide you a free 12" cheese pizza every day until the COVID-19 crisis ends.
“In light of the horrifying projected budget deficits revealed this morning and Connecticut’s long-term structural imbalance, the only responsible course is for Gov. Lamont to seek to reopen Connecticut’s existing contract with the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC). State employee pay, healthcare, pensions and retiree healthcare costs represent a ...