ConnPIRG

ConnPIRG, the Connecticut Public Interest Research Group, is a state-based, citizen-funded advocacy group that promotes the public interest.

[R.J. Cross @FrontierRJ]

Earlier this month @uspirg & @EPICprivacy came together to grade the 14 states that have passed consumer #privacy legislation on how well they protect consumers. Not well: nearly half received Fs & none received an A. https://t.co/rTeAs4Abqs @CaitrionaFitz @kara_williams97 1/

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

We’ve almost reached our goal for our End of Year Drive! We need your support to power our campaigns to end plastic waste into the new year. Will you donate today? https://t.co/q4Z67rjFvb

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

It’s estimated that each year, Amazon uses enough plastic pillow packaging to encircle the planet 500 times. And that’s just one type of single-use plastic from one company. It’s time to move #BeyondPlastic.

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

By one report, Amazon was responsible for 465 million pounds of plastic waste in 2019 alone. Join us in telling Amazon to move beyond plastic and eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic packaging. #BeyondPlastic

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[U.S. PIRG @uspirg]

With all the talk about #infrastructure, our @mattcasale_PIRG & #climate expert @MichaelEMann point out in @MarketWatch that #PublicTransport is an underrated climate solution https://t.co/8nAGDHiLaD

[U.S. PIRG @uspirg]

.@arimoin joined @GMA today to discuss our letter on behalf of health pros to America's decision makers. The message is clear-- shut it down, start over, and do it right. More than 650 health pros are now calling for bold action to save lives #covid19 https://t.co/YjPf392ffA

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

Confused why Bayer-Monsanto is still selling Roundup, even after agreeing to pay $10 billion to settle just a fraction of the tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging the product causes cancer? We break it down. #BanRoundup https://t.co/eeywDaQEIb

[U.S. PIRG @uspirg]

A #coronavirus vaccine is a long way off, says Dr. Tanya Taiwo. We have two tools to help us weather the storm now, tests and #PPE. But we have to fix the medical supply chain to protect health care workers.

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

Nancy Beck’s career has been focused on blocking or weakening health & safety protections for toxic chemicals by overstating uncertainty, downplaying data accepted by mainstream science & excluding evidence. That’s not the resume we need for the chair of the @USCPSC.
#BadNewsBeck

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

Nancy Beck, nominated to chair @USCPSC, the agency tasked with protecting consumers, is great news for big industry, & bad news for everyone else.
That’s why we joined @uspirg and 62 other consumer & environmental groups to oppose #BadNewsBeck
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[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

Thank you to those who joined our live panel, and of course thank you to our speakers.

[U.S. PIRG @uspirg]

That's a wrap. We will post the full video later.

[U.S. PIRG @uspirg]

@parsonnt A: @parsonnt "It needs to be a national priority ... it's not going to happen by wishing it is going to happen."

@JoeKanter adds "its unacceptable that other countries that have figured this out and we haven't ... If we're saying this is a national crisis, then bring it!"

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

Happening now: virtual panel discussing response to the #coronavirus pandemic and getting #PPE to healthcare workers. Tune in on Facebook Live with @uspirg, @getusppe, and @Drsforamerica. https://t.co/V6nng4GFyK

[U.S. PIRG @uspirg]

Tune into our virtual panel on Facebook Live, happening now, discussing #COVID19 response, as well as challenges and solutions to get #PPE and #TestingForCOVID19. We’re joined by @RepAndyKimNJ and health experts from across the country. https://t.co/QciS99W2fb

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

To save lives during the #coronaviruspandemic, we need #MoreVentilators and other medical supplies. Thank you to IL local leaders, including @jfmwhiz, @MayorMcLeod & @Smcdermo for joining us in urging the Trump Admin to ramp up medical supply production. https://t.co/umUDhBwqzv

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

In face of a health crisis, local CT leaders are demanding action. Thank you @ShariMayor, @Joshua_S_Kelly, @curtleng, and @SBransfield1 for signing onto our letter urging the Trump Admin to ramp up medical supplies. https://t.co/RY1i8QiEfb

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

Mayor of East Hartford @MayorMarcia has joined over 100 mayors & local leaders in calling on the Trump Admin to ramp up medical supplies & centrally distribute those materials. Thank you for your leadership. https://t.co/RY1i8QiEfb

[CALPIRG @CALPIRG]

Healthcare providers shouldn’t have to choose which of their patients get life saving care & which ones don’t. Tell the Trump Admin to use its emergency powers to DOUBLE the ventilator supply over the next four weeks. #MoreVentilators #COVID19 https://t.co/Ppynp533jT

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

Health professionals say they don’t have enough #coronavirus tests available to test everyone who needs it. Add your name to call for a plan that makes sure that everyone who needs a test gets one in the next seven days. #COVID19 https://t.co/JLua5myr4C

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

As #Coronavirus has become an increasingly global threat, prices for supplies like hand sanitizer, sold on @amazon, have spiked. Tell Amazon: Protect consumers from price gouging. #COVID19 https://t.co/w64cx6Vkoq

[ConnPIRG @ConnPIRG]

Almost 15% of high school students in Connecticut use e-cigarettes. Cases of severe respiratory symptoms are believed to be linked to vaping and e-cigarette use. https://t.co/66zZVW0VHH