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Black and Puerto Rican Caucus ‘agenda for equity’ includes more than police reforms

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Kelan Lyons and Keith M. Phaneuf July 7, 2020 @ 3:48 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:35 am

Lawmakers, who want a second special session to broaden the agenda, say this is a ‘table-setting moment’ for racial equity.

Posted inNews

COVID testing in the cities? The messenger is as important as the message.

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas May 28, 2020 @ 6:26 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:32 am

Polling shows African-Americans take COVID-19 seriously. But marketing widespread testing in the cities has been a challenge.

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Frustration growing in minority communities over government’s response to pandemic

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas and Gregory B. Hladky May 12, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:30 am

There are only a handful of walk-up testing sites in the state, prohibiting those without cars from getting tested.

Posted inEconomic Development, Housing

Two lawmaker-landlords and two philosophies on housing policy

Avatar photo by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas March 4, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:25 am

An exchange between two state lawmakers who also happen to be landlords shows the divide on rental housing policy.

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Elicker upsets Harp in New Haven mayoral primary

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Mark Pazniokas, Jenna Carlesso and Kelan Lyons September 10, 2019 @ 8:36 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:16 am

Justin Elicker won big in New Haven over Toni Harp, but voters were kinder to incumbents in Hartford and Bridgeport.

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Twenty-five primaries today, with focus on New Haven

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas September 10, 2019 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:16 am

Primaries in three of Connecticut’s four largest cities today are reminders that even mayors who become figures in statewide politics are not immune to local challenges. 

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Lamont vows that effort to rebuild CT will be a diverse one

Avatar photo by Keith M. Phaneuf December 15, 2018 @ 8:02 pmMarch 4, 2022 @ 11:45 pm

While the push to revitalize Connecticut will be a struggle, Gov.-elect Ned Lamont pledged to African-American leaders Saturday his administration’s effort would be defined by diversity and cooperation.

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