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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 12d

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

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Connecticut Dems @ctdems.bsky.social · 20d

House = GOP | Senate = GOP | White House = GOP | Shutdown = GOP

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don't see Vernon listed but I couldn't tell you why

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Connecticut Conference of Municipalities > Member Benefits > CT Town Liaison Program

CCM is the state’s largest, nonpartisan organization of municipal leaders, representing towns and cities of all sizes from all corners of the state, with 169 member municipalities.

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Bob Duff @bobduffct.bsky.social · Jul 25

Day 1 promise broken.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · Jul 23

Exclusive: The Justice Department told President Trump in May that his name is among many in the Epstein files.

Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files

Bondi told president at the meeting that Justice also decided to not release more Jeffrey Epstein documents because of the presence of child pornography and the need to protect victims.

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Capitol Dispatch @capitoldispatchct.bsky.social · Jul 10

A state-backed legal aid initiative helped CT domestic violence survivors obtain protective orders at more than double the rate of self-represented applicants nationwide.

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Hugh McQuaid @hughmcquaid.bsky.social · Jul 3

CT DSS commissioner: Trump megabill cuts are ‘my greatest fear’; ‘People will die’ www.courant.com/2025/07/03/c...

CT DSS commissioner: Trump megabill cuts are ‘my greatest fear’; ‘People will die’

As Congress prepares to cut Medicaid to historic levels, the state’s social services commissioner has a message: don’t mischaracterize Medicaid.

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Bob Duff @bobduffct.bsky.social · May 26

Thanks the State Senator Paul Honig, this bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

The Connecticut Senate voted unanimously to pass the HERO Act, that establishes November as Veterans’ Month and expands a variety of services and recognitions for military veterans.

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · May 22

BREAKING: House passes Trump's deficit-swelling tax bill, with big Medicaid changes.

It passed the House 215-214, with all Democrats and two Republicans voting against it after a marathon all-night debate.

House passes Trump's deficit-swelling tax bill, with big Medicaid changes

The House proposal would enact Trump's major campaign promises while dramatically changing Medicaid, food benefits, income taxes and border security.

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Capitol Dispatch @capitoldispatchct.bsky.social · Apr 3

#CT Republicans had little to say this week amid news that President Donald Trump’s administration had frozen millions in funding that had been set aside to support services for students in #Connecticut classrooms.

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CT Republicans Say Nothing as Trump Rips Millions from Connecticut Classrooms - Capitol Dispatch

Connecticut Republicans had little to say this week amid news that President Donald Trump’s administration had frozen millions in funding that had been set aside to support services for students in Co...

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Connecticut Senate Democrats @ctsenatedems.bsky.social · Mar 31

Multiple choice question: A, B, C, or D? hmmmm 🧐

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Hugh McQuaid @hughmcquaid.bsky.social · Feb 25

“We ask so much of our military servicemembers when they’re serving the country," Honig said. "We need to make sure that we’re there for them when they need us."

State Officials Back Legislation to Protect Connecticut Veterans - Capitol Dispatch

Connecticut officials gathered at the state Veterans Home in Rocky Hill Wednesday to promote new legislation intended to protect veterans and their families from illegal consulting operations known as...

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Hugh McQuaid @hughmcquaid.bsky.social · Feb 24

Connecticut Republicans and the far-right advocacy group, The Yankee Institute, spent much of late February circulating claims about the budgetary impact of undocumented immigrants, which stemmed from an organization designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Not a Joke: CT Conservatives Taking Cues from White Supremacist Group - Capitol Dispatch

Connecticut Republicans and the far-right advocacy group, The Yankee Institute, spent much of late February circulating claims about the budgetary impact of undocumented immigrants, which stemmed from...

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Capitol Dispatch @capitoldispatchct.bsky.social · Feb 21

A new quarterly crime report released Tuesday by #CT criminal justice officials found that the most serious crimes declined by more than 14% during the first three quarters of last year.

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Connecticut Still Among Safest States in Nation as Crime Declines Again - Capitol Dispatch

A new quarterly crime report released Tuesday by Connecticut criminal justice officials found that the most serious crimes declined by more than 14% during the first three quarters of last year. The s...

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Capitol Dispatch @capitoldispatchct.bsky.social · Feb 14

#CT Republicans passionately defended their ability to ban books and censor public libraries during a Thursday hearing of the legislature’s Committee on Children.

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Not a Joke: CT Republicans Defend Book-Banning - Capitol Dispatch

Connecticut Republicans passionately defended their ability to ban books and censor public libraries during a Thursday hearing of the legislature’s Committee on Children. The committee heard public te...

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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · Feb 12

How much Elon Musk makes from the government a day: $8 million.

How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65

Guess which budget Musk and Trump want to cut?

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Capitol Dispatch @capitoldispatchct.bsky.social · Feb 6

New legislation proposed by #CT Republicans would eliminate fair rent commissions, allow landlords to charge unlimited security deposits and permit them to throw away the personal property of evicted tenants.

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Not a Joke: CT Republicans Attempt to Repeal Protections for Renters - Capitol Dispatch

New legislation proposed by Connecticut Republicans would tear down a variety of protections for renting families by eliminating fair rent commissions, allowing landlords to charge unlimited security ...

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Hugh McQuaid @hughmcquaid.bsky.social · Feb 5

Connecticut’s removal of non-medical exemptions to school vaccine requirements has helped the state avoid preventable outbreaks experienced by other states, but that hasn’t stopped Connecticut Republicans from proposing to repeal the policy.

Not a Joke: CT Republicans Work to Undermine Child Vaccine Coverage - Capitol Dispatch

Connecticut’s removal of non-medical exemptions to school vaccine requirements has helped the state avoid preventable outbreaks experienced by other states, but that hasn’t stopped Connecticut Republi...

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Capitol Dispatch @capitoldispatchct.bsky.social · Jan 31

While Democrats have proposed legislation aimed at making life more affordable, #CT Republicans have fixated on a number of outlandish ideas and conspiracy theories like chemtrails and weather engineering.

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Not a Joke: CT Republicans Propose Bill on Chemtrails Conspiracy - Capitol Dispatch

While Democrats have proposed legislation aimed at making life more affordable, Connecticut Republicans have fixated on a number of outlandish ideas and conspiracy theories like chemtrails and weather...

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Chris Polansky @chrispolansky.bsky.social · Jan 28

"Gutting." "Horrible." "Overwhelming." "Pure cruelty."

I spoke with the leaders of Connecticut's refugee resettlement agencies after a week of executive actions from the Trump administration targeted refugee services and programs.

#NutmegSky

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'Pure cruelty': CT refugee agencies react to Trump administration moves to freeze funds, programs

“It's essentially saying, ‘We've welcomed people into this country, and now we are not going to provide the support that we as a nation and an international system have promised to them,’” said one ag...

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Connecticut Citizen Action Group @ctcag.bsky.social · Jan 24

"These are tactics you'd expect from 19th century robber barons, or 21st century racketeers - not someone you would hope to be a socially responsible corporation in contemporary America." Shout out to Senate leadership for taking on greed in healthcare with SB 10 and SB 11 ct-n.com/CTNplayer.as...

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Hugh McQuaid @hughmcquaid.bsky.social · Jan 23

As the Trump administration considers sweeping public health shifts on issues like vaccines and fluoridated water, Senate Democrats proposed new legislation this week, intended to shield Connecticut residents from potentially dangerous health policies.

State Leaders Move to Shield Connecticut Residents from Trump Health Care Policies - Connecticut Senate Democrats

State Leaders Move to Shield Connecticut Residents from Trump Health Care Policies By Hugh McQuaid January 23 @ 9:25 am Sen. Saud Anwar, D-South Windsor, discussion public health policy on Jan. 21. Cr...

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Hugh McQuaid @hughmcquaid.bsky.social · Jan 22

Highlighting the start of a presidential administration intent on prioritizing the interests of billionaires at the federal level, Connecticut Senate Democrats announced legislation Tuesday aimed at reducing the cost of essential goods for working families.

As Presidential Priorities Shift to Billionaires, Senate Democrats Focus on Affordability - Connecticut Senate Democrats

As Presidential Priorities Shift to Billionaires, Senate Democrats Focus on Affordability By Hugh McQuaid January 22 @ 9:30 am Senate President Martin Looney speaks about price gouging at a Jan. 21 pr...

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Hugh McQuaid @hughmcquaid.bsky.social · Jan 21

In response to rising energy costs burdening state residents, Senate Democrats announced plans Thursday to advance a “Ratepayers First Act,” aimed at lowering electricity prices and prioritizing the interest of Connecticut families over utility company shareholders.

Senate Democrats Prioritize Ratepayers in New Energy Legislation - Connecticut Senate Democrats

Senate Democrats Prioritize Ratepayers in New Energy Legislation By Hugh McQuaid January 21 @ 9:50 am Sen. Norm Needleman, D-Essex, discusses energy policy during a Jan. 16 press conference. Credits: ...

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Capitol Dispatch @capitoldispatchct.bsky.social · Jan 17

Warehouse workers would be protected from unreasonable production quotas under priority legislation announced Wednesday by Senate Democrats, who also proposed to extend unemployment benefit eligibility to striking workers. #ctworkforce #ctfamilies

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