#CTMirror:
#CT #Capitol empties to pray with family of #Rep. #Quentin #Williams

“A friend has been lost, a husband will be missed, and collectively we grieve the absence of our dear brother,” said Johnson, the only speaker Wednesday.

The Sat 1/14 funeral service will be livestreamed: https://www.youtube.com/@crossstreeta.m.e.zionchurc714

[Q was such a devoted public servant. I tear up every time I read a story about him. Such a terrible, tragic loss for CT. ]

https://ctmirror.org/2023/01/11/quentin-williams-ct-rep-memorial-service/

#CTMirror: Today’s jobs require digital skills. CT libraries provide tech support

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#Connecticut #TechHelp #Libraries #CT

https://ctmirror.org/2023/01/08/ct-computer-technology-library-classes-jobs-economy/

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How political clashes have left CT's baby bonds program in limbo: The state passed a historic policy to address the racial wealth gap, but opposition from the governor’s office has derailed its launch

[tl;dr Political infighting within the Lamont administration apparently quashed a proposed program that would have benefited poor children.]

#CT #connecticut #BabyBonds #CTPolitics

https://ctmirror.org/2023/01/01/ct-baby-bonds-money-ned-lamont-shawn-wooden/

#CTMirror: #CT #Health advocates want HUSKY (medicaid & children's health insurance program) expansion, staff shortage relief

#healthcare #medicaid #chip #connecticut

https://ctmirror.org/2023/01/03/ct-health-care-insurance-nurses-staff-shortage/

#CTMirror: #CT towns budgeted roughly 1% of #ARPA funds for #housing

"If you want to know where Connecticut prioritizes its housing affordability challenges, take a look at the budget." CHRISTIE STEWART, DIRECTOR OF THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY CENTER FOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

#Connecticut #AffordableHousing

https://ctmirror.org/2022/12/30/ct-arpa-funding-affordable-housing/

#CTMirror: Day Kimball takeover could limit health care, #CT legislators say

Me: Hospital/medical provider consolidation benefits hospital corporations financially but invariably causes health care to be more limited *and* more expensive for patients.

#Connecticut #CTNews #ConnecticutNews #Hospitals #HospitalSystems #HealthCare

https://ctmirror.org/2022/12/22/ct-day-kimball-hospital-catholic-covenant-health/

#CTMirror: Day Kimball takeover could limit health care, #CT legislators say

Me: Hospital/medical provider consolidation benefits hospital corporations financially but invariably causes health care to be more limited *and* more expensive for patients.

#Connecticut #CTNews #ConnecticutNews #Hospitals #HospitalSystems #HealthCare

https://ctmirror.org/2022/12/22/ct-day-kimball-hospital-catholic-covenant-health/

Since the beginning of the pandemic, organizers at #Katal and other advocates tried to get the Governor of #Connecticut to do a better job related to #CovidBehindBars, offering concrete suggestions that would help. Meeting requests were ignored. Meanwhile, correctional officers didn’t all mask and many refused vaccines. Now, we learn of other abuses. Read what the #CTMirror has found: https://ctmirror.org/2022/12/06/ct-prison-department-covid-19-pandemic-shelter-program/ #CriminalJusticeReform #FreeThemAllCT

Since the beginning of the pandemic, organizers at #Katal and other advocates tried to get the Governor of #Connecticut to do a better job related to #CovidBehindBars, offering concrete suggestions that would help. Meeting requests were ignored. Meanwhile, correctional officers didn’t all mask and many refused vaccines. Now, we learn of other abuses. Read what the #CTMirror has found: https://ctmirror.org/2022/12/06/ct-prison-department-covid-19-pandemic-shelter-program/ #CriminalJusticeReform

Since the beginning of the pandemic, organizers at #Katal and other advocates tried to get the Governor of #Connecticut to do a better job related to #CovidBehindBars, offering concrete suggestions that would help. Meeting requests were ignored. Meanwhile, correctional officers didn’t all mask and many refused vaccines. Now, we learn of other abuses. Read what the #CTMirror has found: https://ctmirror.org/2022/12/06/ct-prison-department-covid-19-pandemic-shelter-program/

I'm really impressed witht the #CTMirror. Great state #news source by a news nonprofit.