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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · 4d

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · 4d

Today, we wore purple in honor of #PurpleThursday to raise awareness about Domestic Violence. 1 in 4 women in CT will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime.

At the legislature, we lift up the critical work done by DV advocates and we prioritize legislation that helps save lives.

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NewDEAL @newdealleaders.bsky.social · 18d

This week on #AnHonorableProfession Connecticut @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social discusses her work in the Legislature, how her background prepared her for politics, and what motivates her to continue her work. Tune in: buff.ly/nErQGbM

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hope to see you tomorrow! Don’t forget to RSVP.

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Sep 7

Can confirm. Democratic states not doing enough.

Boo!-per Lund @cooperlund.online · Sep 7

Every time someone says “they built new housing in my neighborhood and rent didn’t go down”, hit them over the head with this image

Hunter @statisticurban.bsky.social · Sep 7

Here's a map of the housing shortage by state, in absolute terms.

Democrats just aren't building enough in their states. Especially CA.

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Sep 4

Vaccines. Save. Lives.

Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · Sep 4

In 1900, 31% of all deaths were children under the age of 5. Today it’s 0.7%. Vaccines, medications, and modern science are the reason why. Trust the science, it’s been proven to work safely and efficiently time and time again.

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Tom Broderick @trumbullbrod.bsky.social · Sep 3

Dear Governor Lamont,
WE NEED MORE HOMES IN CONNECTICUT.

Check out the site!

In 2 MINUTES you can email the governor and your legislators to push them to make the best possible bill.

They need to hear from us, not just the lunatic NIMBYs
ctneedshomes.org

CT Needs Homes

Connecticut needs more homes, there is a shortage of housing, email campaign to tell governor Lamont and other elected leaders to pass housing reform

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Sep 3

Last week, I sat down with Dan Newmeyer of CT Politics TV. We started with a “getting to know you” segment followed by a discussion of the recent targeting of Rep. Corey Paris and my subsequent doxing for speaking out.

Thanks for having me!

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Sep 3

If these programs disappear, our already skyrocketing grocery prices will only continue to rise as grocery stores seek to replace those sales.

For information on where you can access a Connecticut Foodshare mobile pantry or to donate, visit www.ctfoodshare.org

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Sep 3

These numbers have dramatically increased since 2020.

As I said today at the press conference, you don’t have to experience food insecurity to benefit from programs like SNAP and WIC. They account for 15-20% of grocery store purchases and help keep grocery prices in check. 4/

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Sep 3

This money can only be spent on food and 15% of it will be used to buy produce from CT farmers who were hit hard by federal cuts.

We know there will be cuts to #SNAP and while we are unsure of their timing, people are hungry in Connecticut now; 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 6 kids. 3/

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Sep 3

While my request as co-chair of the bipartisan Feeding Connecticut Caucus (alongside Senator Berthel) was $10 million, we are grateful to House and Senate leadership and Governor Ned Lamont for agreeing to $3 million in FY ‘26 and $6 million in FY ‘27. 2/

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Sep 3

Proud to stand with my former colleagues at Connecticut Foodshare on the first day of #HungerActionMonth as we celebrated the legislative win of the CT-NAP (nutritional assistance program) bill.

For more than 20 years, the state provided CT-NAP with around $850,000. 1/

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Sep 1

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the dedication, and resilience of workers everywhere.

You can thank the labor movement for having weekends off, employee, assistance programs, and worker protections, to name a few. If it weren’t for the labor movement, your work life would look very different.

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Aug 31

On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost to overdose and stand with the families and communities affected. Together, let’s break the stigma around addiction, spread awareness, and work toward solutions to save lives across Connecticut.💜

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Aug 28

Every day is exhausting watching the U.S. being destroyed from within.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · Aug 28

Chinese officials "were saying, it's very interesting to watch President Trump because we've had a long-term strategy to basically try to weaken and divide America's alliances....President Trump is just doing it for us."

Jake Sullivan joins @timmiller.bsky.social on the latest Bulwark Podcast:

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thankfully, they are both okay and the other fourteen children who were shot are expected to make a full recovery.

It doesn’t have to be this way. We have to have the will to change it. 2/2

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Aug 27

My heart is in Minneapolis with the families of the eight and ten year old killed in the cowardly shooting today.

I keep thinking of the 5th grader who said his friend laid on top of him “he saved my life, but he got hit.” 1/2
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Shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis triggers massive police response; shooter contained

A shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis triggered a massive law enforcement response Wednesday morning. The shooter is contained, according to police.

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Aug 21

We stand with State Representative Corey Paris.

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you to the Capitol Police, local law enforcement, and the many colleagues both In attendance and who sent support.

The full press conference is here: ct-n.com/ctnplayer.as... and my remarks start at 14 minutes or so. 4/4

CT-N Video Player: Capitol News Briefing on the Harassment and Threats Against State Rep. Corey Paris with Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz, U.S. Sen. Blumenthal, and Other Elected Officials

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Aug 21

As children, there were times in history class when we would ask our teachers, “Why did no one speak up? Where were the helpers? Didn’t people see what was happening was wrong?” Maybe you were that student. I know I was. The time to speak is now. We are all safer and stronger together. 3/

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Aug 21

to broadcasting personal information (of individual agents). He also didn’t give their exact location. But the lies out there are putting Representative Paris, his family, and the people who spoke up for him today at risk (Including actual doxxing and threats of violence). 2/

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Aug 21

Today, we stood with our friend and colleague State Representative Corey Paris and already, the same account that targeted him is targeting me and others for speaking up.

Representative Paris broke no laws. By the definition of doxxing, he didn’t doxx law enforcement as doxxing refers 1/

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The Housing Collective @housingcollective.bsky.social · Aug 20

“We often hear a city or a town doesn’t want Hartford making decisions for them...it sounds like we had a handful of towns making decisions for the entire state. That’s not fair or acceptable either." - @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social 🎯

@ginnymonk.bsky.social @ctmirror.org
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Emails: Lamont sought counsel on HB 5002 housing bill opposition

CT Gov. Ned Lamont involved his wife, a former state senator and others in discussions over how to respond to opposition to HB 5002.

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Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social · Aug 19

I’m honored to serve as one of the at-large members for CSG East’s Executive Committee and appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow from some of the best and brightest leaders in our country.

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