Advocacy groups in CT are heartened to see housing emerge as a national issue. But they see some gaps in Harris and Trump’s proposals.
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CT Democrats hinge hopes on Kamala Harris to make history
Kamala Harris did not mention the historic nature of her candidacy in her speech at the DNC, but it has been top of mind for CT Democrats.
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CT Dems at DNC see parallels to Obama era – and new energy
On the second night of their convention, Democrats sought to turn the page to focus on the excitement of their nominee, Kamala Harris.
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‘Hottest ticket in town’: CT delegates rally in Chicago for Harris
Lawmakers, activists and other CT delegates have a busy schedule of meetings and events at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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For CT Dems, Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz is well-known
While Tim Walz is not well-known nationally, elected officials in CT said they worked with him while he was in Congress and as a governor.
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‘A great nominee’: CT Democrats align in support of Kamala Harris
A grant announcement in New Haven was rebranded as the work of the Biden-Harris administration as CT Democrats continue to endorse Harris.
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Kamala Harris will be in CT Wednesday to discuss abortion rights with Jahana Hayes
The vice president is traveling to CT’s 5th District about a month out from Hayes’ competitive race for a third term to Congress on Nov. 8.
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DCF commissioner says old juvenile detention center could humanely shelter migrant kids
Officials say a closed juvenile detention center’s history should not rule out repurposing it as a shelter for migrant children.
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VP Kamala Harris insists Rosa DeLauro take a bow
“Can we please just applaud Rosa?” Harris said. They did.
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Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in New Haven to cheers, elbow-bumps
Harris said Connecticut adopted education policies that are “very progressive, courageous and innovative.”
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Joe Biden takes office: ‘At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.’
America took a deep breath and watched Joe Biden uneventfully inaugurated outside a Capitol invaded two weeks ago by rioters.
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For CT’s Miguel Cardona, new post as U.S. Secretary of Education is a key part of Joe Biden’s agenda
President-elect Joe Biden Tuesday evening announced that Connecticut’s Miguel Cardona is his pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education.
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They’re not on the ballot, but Blumenthal and Murphy likely to feel big impact from election
With control of the Senate in play, Connecticut’s senators may be propelled into the majority, and new jobs and status.
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CT delegates endorse party platform that progressives decry as too conservative
Progressives objected, but CT delegates backed a platform that rejected Medicare-for-all, a Green New Deal or defunding the police .
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CT delegates embrace Harris for her message — and for who she is
Harris’s personal story as the daughter of immigrants resonated with CT delegates.