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Putting Philanthropy into Action for Racial Justice
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Local solar association fights fair wages with disinformation and fear
SolarConnecticut, a local solar association, has been quietly lobbying against Connecticut Senate Bill 999, legislation that protects Connecticut’s renewable energy workforce from developers who pay poverty wages while raking in profits for their investors.
Posted inCT Viewpoints, Talking Transportation
The DOT holds a post-facto hearing on a moot issue
In the “waste of time” category were the recent series of virtual public hearings (May 18, 19, 20 and 25) by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The topic… service reductions on Metro-North and CT Transit that have already been implemented.
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Special taxing districts: Connecticut’s foregone municipal opportunities
Towns should take a fresh look at how they can improve effectiveness of delivery of government services, and more appropriately allocate incidences of local tax through the use of special district government entities.
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The HB 6107 zoning bill myths vs ‘facts’ vs the reality
Myth: The Planning and Development Committee’s proposed bills would end our local decision making on zoning and land-use. Fact (Spin from Democrats): This legislation empowers local communities to plan for the future. Nothing in any proposed Planning and Development Committee bill eliminates local decision making on zoning and land-use. Instead, these changes add clarity, transparency and consistency […]
Posted inEconomic Development
Boston Fed and CT community foundations fight for inclusive recovery
Government and nonprofit entities are stepping up with COVID relief and recovery, including the Boston Fed and CT’s community foundations.
Posted inTransportation
Infrastructure overhaul should focus more on safety, advocates say
Despite the pandemic, traffic fatalities are up 5% in 2020.
Posted inHealth
CDC reports rare breakthrough COVID cases among fully vaccinated
The number of breakthrough cases represents (.01%) of the 101 million people who were fully vaccinated on April 30.
Posted inHealth
Pandemic fuels continued rise in STDs among youngest sexually active adolescents
Black teens are disproportionately affected — five to eight times greater than whites.
Posted inGovernment
Strike threat could push hundreds out of group homes and into nursing homes
Hundreds of group home residents, trapped in a game of state budget brinkmanship, could be transferred into nursing homes.
Posted inHousing
Senate passes controversial zoning reform bill
The legislation, which nudges towns to loosen restrictive zoning policies, now heads to the governor’s desk.
Posted inMoney
Tax break for CT’s working poor has strong support in budget talks
An income tax break for the working poor seems to have a reserved spot in the next state budget.
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Philanthropy’s role in this once-in-a-lifetime situation
We can make a transformational difference to people and communities throughout Connecticut by working together toward a more equitable Connecticut. The philanthropic sector, state, and local leaders have a collective responsibility to make this opportunity a reality, and we must do it now.
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The legislature fails its terminally ill constituents again
Last week, the General Assembly voted to make pizza the official state food. I wish our lawmakers had shown as much respect for their constituents with terminal illnesses. Kim Hoffman In contrast, last month, the Judiciary Committee chose to ignore and disregard the wishes of 75 percent of Connecticut voters who support medical aid-in-dying legislation […]
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Time to reform Connecticut’s waste mess (with a new bottle bill)
With the Hartford incinerator expected to permanently shutter next year, many are left wondering where to turn for a solution. Fortunately, legislators are considering a bill that would reform the state’s recycling system and help get us out of this polluting, expensive mess.