Daniela Doncel | Connecticut Public, CT Mirror Reporter

CT Venezuelan community, aid groups describe earthquake relief efforts

Relief groups based in CT, residents with ties to Venezuela are seeking ways to help after deadly earthquakes in the South American country.

About a dozen people dressed as Mr. Monopoly spent Tax Day at Gov. Ned Lamont’s office, asking for a fairer tax system.

Lawmakers are considering several bills that would ensure health care coverage includes all residents, regardless of immigration status.

In CT’s small Venezuelan American community, some are cautiously optimistic about the U.S. apprehension of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.

A raid in Connecticut, in which ICE agents detained four men at a Southington car wash, brought nearly 100 advocates together in protest.

A free bus fare program that has allowed high schoolers to commit to more extracurriculars may not be coming back due to a lack of funding.

At Know Your Rights training sessions, advocates teach people their constitutional rights to use if they ever interact with an ICE agent.

March 25 marks how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year, and CT lawmakers are raising awareness.