Lawmakers, who want a second special session to broaden the agenda, say this is a ‘table-setting moment’ for racial equity.
Brandon McGee
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COVID testing in the cities? The messenger is as important as the message.
Polling shows African-Americans take COVID-19 seriously. But marketing widespread testing in the cities has been a challenge.
Posted inHealth
Frustration growing in minority communities over government’s response to pandemic
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
An exchange between two state lawmakers who also happen to be landlords shows the divide on rental housing policy.
Posted inPolitics
Elicker upsets Harp in New Haven mayoral primary
Justin Elicker won big in New Haven over Toni Harp, but voters were kinder to incumbents in Hartford and Bridgeport.
Posted inPolitics
Twenty-five primaries today, with focus on New Haven
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
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.