CT Viewpoints

Thoughtful commentary and robust discussion of public policy issues vital to the future of the Connecticut. For our news coverage, follow @CTMirror.

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Because of weak gun laws that give Second Amendment liberties to criminals, children are losing their liberty to live. https://t.co/AtIkzHKXIo

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The CT 2023 legislative session became a bipartisan, with large majorities in both houses voting in favor of tax cuts and other compromises. https://t.co/lLFBf7o8Oo

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Glaringly, there is not a single justice with experience in public defense, legal aid, or civil rights on the CT Supreme Court. https://t.co/noLWWszapm

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CT169 Strong is thankful to the legislators who rejected the poorly crafted “top down” zoning bills that were introduced this session. https://t.co/rbr7d3xlhy

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The AMERICA Act will hurt small businesses attempting to advertise themselves on digital platforms via large advertising corporations. https://t.co/pIAYEN5zeG

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More affordable housing in CT will help families at all incomes move to Trumbull, and the town needs that growth. https://t.co/9NE3l5W7LN

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We need to see meaningful progress this year and accelerating every year as we confront the specter of climate change at our doorstep. https://t.co/VltpvbAIGB

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Bail agents ensure that individuals released from custody appear in court as required. CT's proposed bail reform threatens this. https://t.co/jlCyNLTJb0

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Congenital syphilis rates are soaring. A public health order issued by the Connecticut General Assembly would help stop the surge of syphilis. https://t.co/L4TZIEEnZQ

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H.B. 5540 would amend Connecticut general statutes to give financial assistance to early childhood education centers and providers. https://t.co/0yrZv8TxZz

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If a CT court or jury deems a convicted felon to be a danger to society and sentences them to a life sentence, we should honor that decision. https://t.co/WsBsqr74zc

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CT's elected leaders have chosen to defer — and thereby deny — economic and educational justice to low-income young people and their families. https://t.co/QAZx73manI

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CT thinks of itself as a welcoming place. But this Pride Month, we must acknowledge that this is a dark time nationally for LGBTQ people. https://t.co/UHuV5Vk5ZM

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CT bill H.B. 5003 would financially support educators and invest in professional development. I urge our elected leaders to fully fund it. https://t.co/TJCjg7CzCw

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Funding Baby Bonds shows CT's leadership in critical efforts toward more equitable and just economic opportunity in the state. https://t.co/IV4skubfqF

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H.B. 5702 would alleviate disparities in the criminal justice system, promote civic engagement, and increase election participation. https://t.co/81yK0G3NWO

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A new bill in the Connecticut General Assembly, H.B. 6569, would set the minimum age for marriage to 18 and eliminate all exceptions.  https://t.co/bRInqlQa9J

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Allowing Connecticut pharmacists to prescribe brith control would reduce many barriers to contraceptive health care access. https://t.co/PsTvmEHqSX

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Nowadays in our celebrations, we navigate carefully around politics, gender issues, reproductive rights, mass shootings and more. https://t.co/YhNVucKqiH

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While the separation of church and state is important, police chaplains offer a necessary support service to Connecticut officers. https://t.co/lZmoWFzYDG