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In Spite of the Pandemic, CCAG, in coalition with our state and national partners and Connecticut citizens, continues to take action on the planned issue agenda.
Because of your support we are able to drive testimony, conduct social media and in person actions, press conferences, zoom calls, and other opportunities for all of us to make a difference and are making great headway! Please join our e-mail list and visit this page often for current actions and updates!
Because of your support we are able to drive testimony, conduct social media and in person actions, press conferences, zoom calls, and other opportunities for all of us to make a difference and are making great headway! Please join our e-mail list and visit this page often for current actions and updates!
The Connecticut legislative session ends on June 9th!
While many states are moving backwards on voting rights, Connecticut can move our state forward by expanding voting rights.
Senate Bill 5 will help make elections in our state more accessible and representative, expand Automatic Voter Registration (AVR), make the 2020 absentee ballot drop boxes permanent, and restore voting rights to citizens on parole, re-enfranchising thousands of our community members.
It is now or never - here are two ways we can get SB 5 passed before it is too late...
First - Tell Speaker of the House Matt Ritter to pass it through the House!
We are so close to the finish line, and your activism and support have gotten us this far. Connecticut citizens have the right to fair and free elections - let’s make sure our legislators protect that right.
Below are press links covering the Senate vote:
NBC CT - http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=2929e7a9-561b-4efc-b5f8-1391c17d379d
WNPR- http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=3c0bd42d-86ca-4e8c-875c-87e51de63e9e
While many states are moving backwards on voting rights, Connecticut can move our state forward by expanding voting rights.
Senate Bill 5 will help make elections in our state more accessible and representative, expand Automatic Voter Registration (AVR), make the 2020 absentee ballot drop boxes permanent, and restore voting rights to citizens on parole, re-enfranchising thousands of our community members.
It is now or never - here are two ways we can get SB 5 passed before it is too late...
First - Tell Speaker of the House Matt Ritter to pass it through the House!
- Call Speaker Ritter at 860-240-8489 and tell him to pass SB 5 NOW to strengthen our democracy and the right to vote here in Connecticut.
- Hi, this is [NAME], and I’m calling you from [TOWN] to tell you to pass SB 5 in the House, which will protect every Connecticut voter’s right to be heard in our democracy. Thank you!
We are so close to the finish line, and your activism and support have gotten us this far. Connecticut citizens have the right to fair and free elections - let’s make sure our legislators protect that right.
Below are press links covering the Senate vote:
- 2021 Voting Rights Letter to Legislators signed by Connecticut Citizen Action Group and over 80 other orgs. across CT.
- Senators Work Together To Pass Voter Registration Measures | CTNewsJunkie
- CT Senate passes CT voting bill that would expand voting access to residents
NBC CT - http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=2929e7a9-561b-4efc-b5f8-1391c17d379d
WNPR- http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=3c0bd42d-86ca-4e8c-875c-87e51de63e9e
We only have until midnight on June 9th to get our the PFAS bill passed in the Senate and on to the Governor's desk! We need your help. Will you take a moment to contact your State Senator today?
Senate bill 837 restricts PFAS chemicals in food packaging and firefighting foam, requires the state to take back old foam and identify a new fluorine-free foam that doesn't contaminate our environment and drinking water sources.
Public pressure makes a big difference, please take a moment to send an instant letter to your State Senator today!
Senate bill 837 restricts PFAS chemicals in food packaging and firefighting foam, requires the state to take back old foam and identify a new fluorine-free foam that doesn't contaminate our environment and drinking water sources.
Public pressure makes a big difference, please take a moment to send an instant letter to your State Senator today!
Thank you for taking part in the passage of:
Senate Bill 356, a Housing Retrofit bill that will help decarbonize the housing sector with a focus on vulnerable communities.
Senate Bill 999 is a bill for Just Transition to Climate-Protective Energy Production and Community Investment, that would ensure a just, equitable transition to a green economy.
Both are on their way to the Governor's desk. Please stay tuned to see if further action is needed
Senate Bill 356, a Housing Retrofit bill that will help decarbonize the housing sector with a focus on vulnerable communities.
Senate Bill 999 is a bill for Just Transition to Climate-Protective Energy Production and Community Investment, that would ensure a just, equitable transition to a green economy.
Both are on their way to the Governor's desk. Please stay tuned to see if further action is needed
Last week the Senate passed HJ-59 to approve a 2022 ballot resolution to allow early, in-person, voting!
But with just days left in the legislative session, we are coming down to the wire on passing HJ-58, the ballot resolution to allow no-excuse absentee voting. The measure passed the House with bipartisan support, but is waiting to be called in the Senate.
Call your State Senator today- tell them to pass HJ-58 to allow for “No Excuse” Absentee Voting! Find your Senator here.
But with just days left in the legislative session, we are coming down to the wire on passing HJ-58, the ballot resolution to allow no-excuse absentee voting. The measure passed the House with bipartisan support, but is waiting to be called in the Senate.
Call your State Senator today- tell them to pass HJ-58 to allow for “No Excuse” Absentee Voting! Find your Senator here.
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Join health justice protestors on 3/26 in charging Cigna CEO David Cordani with pandemic profiteering, personally racking up $79 million- quadrupling his salary during the worst health crisis in a century. See details & sign up here The protest will take place in Simsbury, Connecticut, on April 26. Protestors will gather at 2 Winslow Pl., in Simsbury by 4 pm. We are calling out Mr. Cordani's efforts to block a public healthcare option for CT. Attendees are required to wear masks and follow required COVID social distancing guidelines |
Join us on Earth Day for a rally to Modernize the Bottle Bill.
- WHO: CT Bottle Bill Works Coalition Members (CCE, CCAG, LWV, others), State Legislators, friends and allies
- WHAT: Earth Day Gathering to Show Support for the CT Bottle Bill
- WHERE: South Capitol Steps- 310 Capitol Ave. Hartford CT
- WHEN: Thursday 4/22 from 12 - 1pm
- WHY: To celebrate Earth Day and show support for the CT Bottle Bill!
Find this event on FB
Socially distant protocols will be observed. See details and RSVP TODAY!
Join us April 21, 2021 at 3:00pm for a Lobby Day! We will be contacting legislators on the following CCAG & CT Renews supported bills.
RSVP for details and your Zoom link here.
- SB 356- An Act Establishing An Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program for Affordable Housing
- HB 6551- AAC Environmental Air Quality
- SB 999- AAC a Just Transition to Climate-Protective Energy Production and Community Investment
RSVP for details and your Zoom link here.
Tuesday 2/23, 7pm. Join Rep. Anne Hughes, Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, Rep. Jennifer Leeper, Sen. Will Haskell, and State Comptroller Kevin Lembo for a community forum on healthcare.
This roundtable will focus on what values and principles should guide our healthcare system in Connecticut, the impact of COVID 19 on working families, and how a robust public option health insurance program can change our healthcare system for the better.
Register for the Zoom here.
Find this event on FB here
This roundtable will focus on what values and principles should guide our healthcare system in Connecticut, the impact of COVID 19 on working families, and how a robust public option health insurance program can change our healthcare system for the better.
Register for the Zoom here.
Find this event on FB here
February 24th, 6pm- join CCAG for a health care roundtable with Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Sen. Matt Lesser and Rep. Amy Bello to learn how to support a Health Care Public Option here in Connecticut!
This roundtable will provide a space for people to share their health care related experiences and concerns, discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on working families across our state, and how a robust public option health insurance program can change our healthcare system for the better.
The event will be on zoom. RSVP for your link and details!
Find this event on FB here
UPDATE FEB 22ND ACTION ALERT! There is a virtual public hearing in the legislative Government Administration and Elections (GAE) Committee Monday, Feb. 22nd at 10:30am. Public testimony will be heard on Early Voting (HJ 59) and No Excuse Absentee Voting (HJ 58.)
The time is now to help make sure these critically important voting rights expansions move forward by submitting written testimony on both bills to the GAE Committee at gaetestimony@cga.ct.gov. Get started with fact sheets and press coverage by clicking here
Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) & Early Voting. Important voting reforms that would have increased participation, would have saved towns money, and would have eliminated the nightmares we saw in some municipalities on election day in 2018 were never voted on in the Senate in 2019. Then, due to the pandemic, another opportunity for passage was lost but the importance of these reforms became even more painfully clear. In 2021 CCAG and allies are pushing for AVR and early voting in order to ensure that our democracy becomes stronger and more vibrant than ever.
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In addition to amending the constitution to expand absentee ballot voting and to enact early voting, it’s also time for Connecticut to pass automatic voter registration (AVR) into law. This will help hundreds of thousands of new voters automatically register with an opt out. By reducing paperwork and streamlining the process of voter registration when residents interact with state agencies, AVR will allow Connecticut to modernize our elections and keep our voter rolls up to date, while ultimately saving taxpayer dollars.
Restoring voting rights for individuals on parole is an issue that strikes at the heart of social and racial justice. Stripping the right to vote from those on parole is an act of disenfranchisement that has disproportionately impacted communities of color in Connecticut for far too long.
These steps are commonsense, bipartisan and long overdue. They will make Connecticut a national leader when it comes to voter access and voting rights.
Please write to your state legislators now and tell them to vote in favor of these voting rights reforms.
The time is now to help make sure these critically important voting rights expansions move forward by submitting written testimony on both bills to the GAE Committee at gaetestimony@cga.ct.gov. Get started with fact sheets and press coverage by clicking here
Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) & Early Voting. Important voting reforms that would have increased participation, would have saved towns money, and would have eliminated the nightmares we saw in some municipalities on election day in 2018 were never voted on in the Senate in 2019. Then, due to the pandemic, another opportunity for passage was lost but the importance of these reforms became even more painfully clear. In 2021 CCAG and allies are pushing for AVR and early voting in order to ensure that our democracy becomes stronger and more vibrant than ever.
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In addition to amending the constitution to expand absentee ballot voting and to enact early voting, it’s also time for Connecticut to pass automatic voter registration (AVR) into law. This will help hundreds of thousands of new voters automatically register with an opt out. By reducing paperwork and streamlining the process of voter registration when residents interact with state agencies, AVR will allow Connecticut to modernize our elections and keep our voter rolls up to date, while ultimately saving taxpayer dollars.
Restoring voting rights for individuals on parole is an issue that strikes at the heart of social and racial justice. Stripping the right to vote from those on parole is an act of disenfranchisement that has disproportionately impacted communities of color in Connecticut for far too long.
These steps are commonsense, bipartisan and long overdue. They will make Connecticut a national leader when it comes to voter access and voting rights.
Please write to your state legislators now and tell them to vote in favor of these voting rights reforms.
Meet Saturday 2/20, 11:30am, 61 Woodland St in Hartford (Board of Regents Lot at the corner of Asylum and Woodland). RSVP and more details on FB
Join hundreds of community members impacted by this emergency and demand a #PeoplesBudget that puts us first!
It's time to fully fund & expand K-12 and higher education, childcare, mental health services, healthcare, long-term care, housing, environmental protections, and workers' rights.
Join hundreds of community members impacted by this emergency and demand a #PeoplesBudget that puts us first!
It's time to fully fund & expand K-12 and higher education, childcare, mental health services, healthcare, long-term care, housing, environmental protections, and workers' rights.
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The Insurance & Real Estate Committee is holding a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 11 A.M. for SB 842 AAC Health Insurance and Health Care in Connecticut- a bill that makes health care equitable, dependable and affordable.
Here's how to take action:
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MORE INFORMATION Please feel free to contact Ann.PrattCCAG@gmail.com or call 860-209-1234 with questions and comments.
CT RENEWS is hosting a Legislative Convening with Legislator Co-chairs and Committee Members from Energy, Environment, Housing, Transportation- and others.
Please join us as we present these Legislators with the CT RENEWS initiative and get their responses to it. There will also be a special presentation about Green Justice Zones from Monica Huertas, Environmental Justice Organizer from Providence, Rhode Island.
Date: Friday, 1/15/2021
Time: 2:30 PM
Where: Zoom Online Meeting RSVP Today!
Download a flyer to share here. See Renew Proposals here.
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It’s been an upsetting week, but we wanted to share one piece of hopeful news with you – and a new opportunity for you to get involved with our work as we push forward into this new year.
As you may know, we are proud members of the Renew New England Alliance, a coalition of grassroots organizers, racial justice organizations, labor unions, and frontline communities dedicated to winning a racial, economic, and climate justice across New England. Now, let’s kick off the new year together, and make sure it’s the year we truly win power for our communities. |
The week of Jan. 11th is a critical time regarding the proposed 650MW Killingly Power Plant. Decisions are imminently expected on several fronts. Sunrise Movement CT will be holding two actions this week:
Hartford: Wednesday the 13th, at 2pm, on the back steps of the Capitol building
Send in a letter to the editor of your local paper. Let's get 20 or more letters to the editor into papers all over the state. Letters are shorter than op-eds, usually 150-200 words. Google your paper to find out how to submit a letter to the editor. Here's a link to some guidance on letters to the editor (and op-eds). If you've already written a letter to the Governor, you have the makings of a letter to the editor.
Share a post on social media EVERY DAY this week. Write your own or share one from Sierra Club Connecticut (links to Facebook and Twitter) or Sunrise Movement CT or Sunrise New Haven.
Hartford: Wednesday the 13th, at 2pm, on the back steps of the Capitol building
- New Haven: Saturday Jan 16, at 11:30am at the New Haven Green
- Looking for another way to help? Here are some actions you can do from your home this week!
Send in a letter to the editor of your local paper. Let's get 20 or more letters to the editor into papers all over the state. Letters are shorter than op-eds, usually 150-200 words. Google your paper to find out how to submit a letter to the editor. Here's a link to some guidance on letters to the editor (and op-eds). If you've already written a letter to the Governor, you have the makings of a letter to the editor.
Share a post on social media EVERY DAY this week. Write your own or share one from Sierra Club Connecticut (links to Facebook and Twitter) or Sunrise Movement CT or Sunrise New Haven.
- Hashtags: #NoMoreDirtyPowerInKillingly, #StopNTE Tags: Gov Lamont: @GovNedLamont ,
- DEEP: @CTDEEPNews, Katie Dykes: @kscharfdykes
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There is a health care crisis in Connecticut. Workers and families are losing coverage due to the pandemic. Small business owners are finding it too expensive to offer health care to their employees. Expensive, high-deductible plans make health care inaccessible, while racial and ethnic disparities have gone unaddressed, worsening the long-standing inequities in our state.
CCAG is joining forces with a diverse and growing coalition of advocates, law makers and health care policy experts to propose transformative solutions to make health care more affordable, accessible, and equitable. This coalition is demanding relief for residents, small business owners and non-profits by opening public health plans that prioritize affordability and quality health care, including and expanding our Medicaid program so parents and caregivers will have access to the same health care their children receive. The proposed 2021 legislation will rely on data and research to combat the continuing health care crisis, and will embrace a myriad of solutions that expand access to care. It’s time to take action to create a more accessible, affordable and equitable health care system in Connecticut. Contact Ann Pratt to tell your story today! Email: Ann.PrattCCAG@gmail.com Phone: 860-209-1234 |
Now more than ever, we need to be talking about healthcare in our community. So we are having a live discussion!
Join the Medicaid Strategy Group on Thursday, December 10th at 1:30pm for a HUSKY4MORE campaign launch event.
We'll have a panel of exciting speakers discussing the importance of HUSKY/Medicaid and we'll let you know how you can take action for HUSKY4MORE.
Join us via Facebook Live at Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut’s Facebook page,
- Or use this link to register to join the event via Zoom Webinar
Renew CT- an newly formed alliance of environmental justice, community and labor partners- has a bold, ambitious plan calling for 100% clean, renewable energy, healthy and sustainable housing, accessible transportation, clean air and water and food justice.
Join us for our Renew Launch on Wednesday, Dec. 9th @ noon and/or Thursday Dec. 10th @ 6:30 PM.
Join us for our Renew Launch on Wednesday, Dec. 9th @ noon and/or Thursday Dec. 10th @ 6:30 PM.
- Each event will have the same program, but YOU have a choice which event will work best for you. Please RSVP here.
- Find out more about our Renew Proposals here.
- We would like to hear from you about these proposals. Please take a moment to take our Renew Survey.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the CCAG 49th Anniversary, Awards & Auction Celebration! If you were unable to attend you can see the show here AWARDEES: Senator Gary Winfield The Laddie Michalowski Community & Labor Award Bridgeport Generation Now President & Co-Director Callie Heilmann Vice President/co-director Gemeem Davis The Nancy Benedict Social Justice Award |
The Fabulous Host Committee:
Christine Bartlett-Josie, Bill Bloss, Beverley Brakeman- Dir. UAW Region 9A, Mike Brown, Isabel Carrasquillo,
Bill Collins, Steve Derby, Chris Donovan, Rep. Gregg Haddad, Anne Hulick- CT Dir. Clean Water Action, Diane Keefe,
Sen. Julie Kushner, Sen. Matthew Lesser, John Levin, Dan Livingston, Jennine Lupo, Tessa Marquis,
Honorary Host Bernie "Terrible" McKinnon, Amy McLean Salls, Max Medina, Sen. Marilyn Moore, John Murphy,
Hank Murray- Board Chair of CCRG, Rep. Mary Mushinksy, Rep. Robyn Porter, Cheri Quickmire- Dir. Common Cause in CT,
Rep. Peter Tercyak, Aaron Turner, Rep. Edwin Vargas, Sylvia Vargas, Gretchen Vivier
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For democracy to work for all of us, every voter must have our voice heard and our vote counted. But our work doesn’t end there.
Join Connecticut residents, labor, faith and community organizations from across the state to ensure that every vote is counted nationwide. On Wednesday, November 4 at noon, folks will be gathering in New Haven and in Hartford . Attendees will be masked and social distancing at these events. |
Make your voice heard TODAY! The Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3) will be accepting written public comments until Wednesday, October 21st @ 11:59 PM. Please submit your comments to: deep.climatechange@ct.gov.
You can review the Working Group Draft Reports here.
CCAG urges activists to highlight some of the below issues:
You can review the Working Group Draft Reports here.
CCAG urges activists to highlight some of the below issues:
- Prioritize equity in all recommendations of this workgroup.
- Ensure funding for low-income equitable access
- Requirements for insurance companies- read more
- Reintroduce and enact SB 345
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Connecticut is a leader in climate action, yet our insurance industry is failing to take the action necessary to avoid climate catastrophe. Instead, the top insurers in our state are investing billions in fossil fuels, and insuring an untold number of fossil fuel projects. Join the CT Insure Our Future campaign to help us hold our insurance companies accountable for their role in climate change and move them toward a more sustainable future for us all. |
THE RIDE TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE Campaign extended! Our deadline has passed but you can still help.
Thank you to everyone who participated in CCAG's Cycle4CT Challenge. We are at 147% of goal & have raised $7,372 . That resource is hard at work as you read this.
Announcement of the winners & wrap up of the Challenge can be viewed here!
Your contributions at work: CCAG is part of a coalition of over a dozen CT groups called The Insure Our Future campaign. (IOF) is a part of an international coalition called Stop the Money Pipeline, which is over 91 organizations strong, all calling for climate and environmental justice.
Thank you to everyone who participated in CCAG's Cycle4CT Challenge. We are at 147% of goal & have raised $7,372 . That resource is hard at work as you read this.
Announcement of the winners & wrap up of the Challenge can be viewed here!
Your contributions at work: CCAG is part of a coalition of over a dozen CT groups called The Insure Our Future campaign. (IOF) is a part of an international coalition called Stop the Money Pipeline, which is over 91 organizations strong, all calling for climate and environmental justice.
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Connecticut is known as "The Insurance Capital of the World." However, the same insurance companies that operate in our backyard, are investing billions in the fossil fuel industry. Local climate activists have stepped up over this past year to call these destructive practices out.
Here are a few highlights of some of the work that has been accomplished so far, there is so much more to come in the days, months & year ahead. Please take the time to join the dedicated Cycle4CT donors and riders in supporting this work, together we all win! For questions contact Duste@ccag.net |
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Please share the video far and wide to let insurance companies in CT know we are just getting started.
Retweet the video here Share the video on Facebook here |
As a state-wide organization, CCAG and our members have an unique opportunity to move major U.S. insurers out of fossil fuels, and into a sustainable future.
Local climate activists have stepped up over this past year to call these destructive practices out. View the video to see what together, we've accomplished so far this year. Together we have made it very clear to companies Travelers Insurance, The Hartford, and WR Berkley we are out of time. Want to take action with the campaign in the future? Join the CT IOF email list to be kept up to date on these and other issues and actions. These companies must stop insuring fossil fuels in order to #InsureOurFuture. Let's make sure they know we are ready to hold them accountable. |
Special Session Week of September 28th Send a message to your legislators to demand that Governor Lamont stand up to Eversource and United Illuminating by immediately appointing a strong, independent Consumer Counsel to fight for us.
The Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) has opened dockets pertaining to taking another look at Eversource’s exorbitant rate hike and the failed storm response by Eversource and UI. Connecticut’s law provides ratepayers with an independent advocate, the office of Consumer Counsel, to fight for us in these proceedings.
Unfortunately, the Governor and the legislature have not filled this important position for over a year. A strong independent Consumer Counsel could save each of our families hundreds of dollars.
Please send your letter to your legislators TODAY!
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On September 8th, the legislature held a listening session on Eversource’s electricity rate increases and poor restoration after Tropical Storm Isaias? #TakeBackOurGrid
The listening session was both recorded and broadcast live on CT-N. You can view that recording here. The outrageous recent rate increase and failed storm response points to fundamental problems with our electric utilities. The situation demands real accountability and structural changes. View CCAG Executive Director, Tom Swan's testimony here |
An important conversation Connecticut needs to have right now is Environmental Justice.
Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion on August 26th. Special thanks to our guest speakers Representative Geraldo Reyes Jr., Taylor Mayes of CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, and Doris Johnson, from the Office of Environmental Justice at DEEP.
If you missed the conversation you can view it here. If you are interested in getting involved sign up here ➡️
Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion on August 26th. Special thanks to our guest speakers Representative Geraldo Reyes Jr., Taylor Mayes of CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, and Doris Johnson, from the Office of Environmental Justice at DEEP.
If you missed the conversation you can view it here. If you are interested in getting involved sign up here ➡️
Congratulations to all for a successful Special Session, your voices have been heard! Due to thousands of citizen's efforts all four of the following protections passed:
HB 6002 An Act Concerning Absentee Voting and Reporting of Results at the 2020 State Election and Election Day Registration: This bill adds a one-time COVID-19 excuse to safely vote absentee in the most important election of our lives- the 2020 general election on November 3rd.
The House passed this bill with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote 144-2. The Senate voted 35 to 1.
HB 6001 An Act Concerning Telehealth: Early in the pandemic Governor Lamont signed an executive order allowing patients and health care providers to communicate over a broad range of platforms rather than risking exposure to the virus by meeting in person. That order would have expired in September if not legislated to continue. The bill passed unanimously by both the House and Senate will extend services until March of 2021.
HB 6003 An Act Concerning Diabetes and High Deductible Health Plans: Will cap the cost of insulin and equipment for diabetics for anyone on a state-regulated insurance plan. This is a critical protection in the best of times and even more so in this time of crisis.
The bill passed the House by a vote of 142-4. Passed the Senate 35 to 1, and will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
HB 6004 An Act Concerning Police Accountability: This bill will move us towards greater police accountability in our state, which is essential if we are to achieve a more just and equitable society. Police are supposed to serve everyone equally. Their responsibilities demand accountability. Black and brown residents are far too often treated differently by the police and by the overall judicial process. The alarming number deaths by police and the lack of accountability for these deaths is unacceptable This bill represents a start in tackling some of these issues.The House passed the bill 86-54, the Senate 22-14.
HB 6002 An Act Concerning Absentee Voting and Reporting of Results at the 2020 State Election and Election Day Registration: This bill adds a one-time COVID-19 excuse to safely vote absentee in the most important election of our lives- the 2020 general election on November 3rd.
The House passed this bill with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote 144-2. The Senate voted 35 to 1.
HB 6001 An Act Concerning Telehealth: Early in the pandemic Governor Lamont signed an executive order allowing patients and health care providers to communicate over a broad range of platforms rather than risking exposure to the virus by meeting in person. That order would have expired in September if not legislated to continue. The bill passed unanimously by both the House and Senate will extend services until March of 2021.
HB 6003 An Act Concerning Diabetes and High Deductible Health Plans: Will cap the cost of insulin and equipment for diabetics for anyone on a state-regulated insurance plan. This is a critical protection in the best of times and even more so in this time of crisis.
The bill passed the House by a vote of 142-4. Passed the Senate 35 to 1, and will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
HB 6004 An Act Concerning Police Accountability: This bill will move us towards greater police accountability in our state, which is essential if we are to achieve a more just and equitable society. Police are supposed to serve everyone equally. Their responsibilities demand accountability. Black and brown residents are far too often treated differently by the police and by the overall judicial process. The alarming number deaths by police and the lack of accountability for these deaths is unacceptable This bill represents a start in tackling some of these issues.The House passed the bill 86-54, the Senate 22-14.
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Environmental activists gather in Greenwich CT with pipeline and hazmat suits to bring to light W.R. Berkley's involvement with the Trans Mountain tar sands pipeline. W. R. Berkley must stop insuring the #TMXpipeline! #InsureOurFuture #NoTMX |
RSVP to join the Insure Our Future coalition for the 3rd online action July 21st at 12pm. We will hold W.R. Berkley accountable for their destructive investments in the Trans Mountain pipeline.
In round 1 we took on Travelers Insurance. In round 2 we took on The Hartford. Now it is time for round 3.
Recently, Greenwich-based W.R. Berkley was revealed as one of the companies insuring the Trans Mountain tar sands pipeline.
Indigenous, frontline and environmental advocates in the US and Canada have been fighting to stop the destructive Trans Mountain pipeline for years.
Now is the time to hold W.R, Berkley accountable, and stand with these affected communities. RSVP to take action!
RACIAL JUSTICE
This Friday is Juneteenth, and our country is mobilizing for Black lives.
Over the last few weeks Connecticut organizers and protestors have shown their true power. From daily prayer vigils at the capitol, to solidarity marches to call for the end of police brutality and racial justice - and they are just getting started.
Are you ready to take action to help the Movement for Black Lives in Connecticut? The following are events happening around the state.
This Friday is Juneteenth, and our country is mobilizing for Black lives.
Over the last few weeks Connecticut organizers and protestors have shown their true power. From daily prayer vigils at the capitol, to solidarity marches to call for the end of police brutality and racial justice - and they are just getting started.
Are you ready to take action to help the Movement for Black Lives in Connecticut? The following are events happening around the state.
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Hartford --
Where: Bushnell Park, 99 Trinity St, Hartford CT 06106 When: 2-6pm, Friday, June 19th RSVP - Link to flyer Torrington -- Where: 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT When: 5-7pm, Friday, June 19th Link to flyer |
Middletown --
Where: Start at Rappallo Ave, end at Town Green When: 6pm, Friday, June 19th Link to flyer New Haven -- Where: New Haven Green When: 3-8pm, Friday, June 19th RSVP - Link to flyer |
Norwalk --
Where: Veterans Park When: 5pm, Friday, June 19th Link to flyer *Note: Please wear black to these events. Masks and social distancing required. |
If you don’t feel comfortable or are compromised and can't attend these in-person events, you can still help to spread the word from home! Help spread the word by joining the Juneteenth Organizing Phonebank, organized by CT students. Sign up here to join on Wednesday, June 17th from 6-8pm!
We are incredibly inspired by this movement, and it is our duty as Connecticut citizens to speak up for Black Lives. Thank you for all of your help - let’s make a real change.
We are incredibly inspired by this movement, and it is our duty as Connecticut citizens to speak up for Black Lives. Thank you for all of your help - let’s make a real change.
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS/NON-ARTISTS! ALL HANDS ON DECK TO PAINT #BLACKLIVESMATTER IN DOWNTOWN BRIDGEPORT. The Mayor has given the OK to paint on Broad Street, the Bridgeport P.D. will be blocking off the street for the painting action.
WHEN: JUNE 19TH - 6:00pm - 11:00pm WHERE: 999 BROAD ST BRIDGEPORT CT IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO DONATE, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED: *PAINT (GALLONS OR QUARTS) *ROLLERS w/HANDLES *BRUSHES *PAINT ROLLER STICKS *DUCK TAPE *HEAVY DUTY GARBAGE BAGS PLEASE WEAR A MASK! #BESAFE |
Moral Monday CT’s “Solemn Fast for Justice”
Please consider joining Moral Monday CT’s daily vigil
Where: On the grounds of the State Capitol in Hartford.
When: The fasting begins at 8 am every morning.
Social distancing is strictly enforced,
please bring masks and keep each other safe.
Please consider joining Moral Monday CT’s daily vigil
Where: On the grounds of the State Capitol in Hartford.
When: The fasting begins at 8 am every morning.
Social distancing is strictly enforced,
please bring masks and keep each other safe.
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Nights before The Hartford annual meeting, CT Activists got creative and projected a message for Michael Morris aka The New Face of Climate Change. View the video to see what they had to say. Tell The Hartford that Morris’s position on the board undermines the company's credibility to take meaningful steps away from insuring and investing in fossil fuels Sign the Petition Here |
PASSED IN SPECIAL SESSION!
CT Vote-by-Mail for the Nov. Election.
We thank Governor Lamont and Secretary of State Denise Merrill for their leadership on this initiative.This success is thanks to you and all of the other concerned citizens, activists and organizations who worked together to rally around protecting our community from Covid-19, while also protecting our democracy.
However, most experts predict this crisis will last well past November, so the work is not done.
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Related news:
- Lamont Loosens Absentee Ballot Restrictions by Christine Stuart | May 20, 2020 CT News Junkie
- Government watchdogs ask for freer absentee-voting rules in virus crisis. By Ken Dixon Updated March 20,
- Absentee ballots could be available for all as CT presidential primary still on schedule. By Pat Tomlinson, March 18, The Hour
On April 23rd, CCAG and Sierra Club CT hosted a virtual Earth Day March for Accountability. Over 300 people tuned in to learn more about the Insure our Future campaign and urge major insurance companies here in Connecticut to stop backing fossil fuels. If you missed it, you can watch the livestream here.
During the march we left dozens and dozens of voicemails for Traveler's CEO, Alan Schnitzer, to urge him to insure our future by cutting ties with the fossil fuel industry. You can still take action to let Travelers know how important this issue is. Our call tool is still live!
Travelers has over $3.5 Billion invested in fossil fuels, and zero policies in place that address fossil fuel insuring or investing.
By using this call tool, you can leave messages for Patrick Linehan, VP of Corporate Communications and/or their general assistance line. We are urging Travelers to sell off its fossil fuel assets, stop insuring fossil fuels and align its business within the guidelines of the Paris global climate agreement.
Send your message urging climate leadership from our insurance industry now! Instructions provided when you click the link. Have your phone ready!
Thank you for all you do and for working with us to stop the money pipeline. Read the report here.
During the march we left dozens and dozens of voicemails for Traveler's CEO, Alan Schnitzer, to urge him to insure our future by cutting ties with the fossil fuel industry. You can still take action to let Travelers know how important this issue is. Our call tool is still live!
Travelers has over $3.5 Billion invested in fossil fuels, and zero policies in place that address fossil fuel insuring or investing.
By using this call tool, you can leave messages for Patrick Linehan, VP of Corporate Communications and/or their general assistance line. We are urging Travelers to sell off its fossil fuel assets, stop insuring fossil fuels and align its business within the guidelines of the Paris global climate agreement.
Send your message urging climate leadership from our insurance industry now! Instructions provided when you click the link. Have your phone ready!
Thank you for all you do and for working with us to stop the money pipeline. Read the report here.
HEALTH CARE
This action on hold due to Covid-19. Connecticut small business owners and non-profit organizations are being crushed by skyrocketing health insurance premiums, deductibles, co-payments, and out-of-pocket expenses.
The relentlessly rising cost of health care is harming workers, families and our entire state economy.
The Connecticut Plan, (SB 346) a bill now before the state legislature-would fix this. If you know, work for, or are a small business owner or non-profit, can you sign this pledge of support today?
A Connecticut Plan will offer:
- High-quality health care with affordable premiums & no high deductibles
- Multiple plan options to align with your budget and benefit needs
- No long-term commitments
- Dental insurance
- Stabilized costs by leveraging the market power of the state employee plan
A Connecticut Plan just makes sense.Please take time to sign this pledge of support, and to take action today!
Download a fact sheet here.
CONNECT THE DOLLARS PROJECT (CDP) is a collaboration of Common Cause in CT and CT Citizen Action Group to expose attempts to buy our state.
Connecticut super PACs, which can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money to support or oppose electoral candidates, are being used as a tool for a handful of wealthy individuals, lobbying organizations, and businesses to buy our elections to serve their interests. A massive influx of millions of dollars in super PAC donations thus far in 2018 — more than half of it from out-of-state interests — drowns out the voices of Connecticut citizens and candidates, undermines the goals of Connecticut’s strong campaign finance laws, and damages public confidence in the integrity of our election system.
Who is Buying Our Elections? A Pre-Election Guide to Connecticut Super PACS
Download the guide
Connecticut Republicans Maintain Huge Advantage in Super PAC Money: party_pac_report_rev._10-31-18.pdf
Download File
Read the Executive Summary here.
Like & Share the CDP Faceboook page to follow the money and connect the dollars!
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CCAG Organizing Collaboratives.
West Hartford Action Team (W.H.A.T.) is gearing up!
CCAG members, friends and neighbors in the West Hartford area invite you to join us to GEAR UP for 2020. Hear about CCAG's plans for the upcoming year. Share what is important to you. Find out how you can take action.
For more information, contact Gretchen Vivier: gretchenvivier@gmail.com Phone: 860.798.3280
Fairfield County Organizing Collaborative is on the Move. Taking Action on Housing, Health Care & Climate Change.
CCAG members, friends and neighbors are joining together to educate, engage and take action on the fight for quality, affordable health care- pushing CT to take bold, aggressive action to fight our climate emergency- and working with Fairfield County allies to demand affordable accessible housing for ALL people in this state. Interested in finding out more? Contact Bill Collins at Email: 9collins@optonline.net Phone: 203.846.1109 We have a matching grant for this effort! Double your impact here today!
West Hartford Action Team (W.H.A.T.) is gearing up!
CCAG members, friends and neighbors in the West Hartford area invite you to join us to GEAR UP for 2020. Hear about CCAG's plans for the upcoming year. Share what is important to you. Find out how you can take action.
For more information, contact Gretchen Vivier: gretchenvivier@gmail.com Phone: 860.798.3280
Fairfield County Organizing Collaborative is on the Move. Taking Action on Housing, Health Care & Climate Change.
CCAG members, friends and neighbors are joining together to educate, engage and take action on the fight for quality, affordable health care- pushing CT to take bold, aggressive action to fight our climate emergency- and working with Fairfield County allies to demand affordable accessible housing for ALL people in this state. Interested in finding out more? Contact Bill Collins at Email: 9collins@optonline.net Phone: 203.846.1109 We have a matching grant for this effort! Double your impact here today!
April 13th, join a conversation with three smart, strategic and effective leaders in our state. They will be providing up to date information on healthcare, climate and housing. Ask questions and learn what you can do to make a difference! (Feel free to ask questions ahead of time when you RSVP)
Speakers: Comptroller Kevin Lembo, who has led the effort to adopt a "public option" for CT Small Businesses and non-profit organizations will provide us with the current status of this effort- as well as answer overall health care related questions during this global pandemic. View The CT Plan info here. Sierra Club Connecticut Director Sam Dynowski will speak to the progress achieved on the CT Green New Deal during this legislative session, as well as share actions being taken by a coalition of CT organizations to hold Insurance Companies accountable for their irresponsible investments in fossil fuels and fossil fuel projects. Erin Boggs, Executive Director of Open Communities Alliance will speak to municipal compliance- or lack thereof- regarding developing plans for increasing needed affordable housing within their communities. |
Join the Fairfield County Collaborative for an evening of learning, sharing & action about making bold Green New Deal policy a reality at the CT General Assembly in 2020.
CT Advocates & Legislators are fighting for a REAL Green New Deal for CT which include a 100% Clean Renewable Energy Future, a strong focus on Environmental Justice, and a 100% Just Transition.
Find out how you can become involved in Fairfield County and make a difference- for our environment- and our future. RSVP today!
Speaker: Larry Williams Jr- Coordinator for the National Labor and Economic Justice Program, Sierra Club
This is a free event. Light dinner provided. Childcare available. RSVP today!
Sponsors of this event: CCAG, Sierra Club CT, Democracy for CT, CT Clean Water Action, CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, Norwalk River Watershed Association.
Click here for a flyer to share.
CT Advocates & Legislators are fighting for a REAL Green New Deal for CT which include a 100% Clean Renewable Energy Future, a strong focus on Environmental Justice, and a 100% Just Transition.
Find out how you can become involved in Fairfield County and make a difference- for our environment- and our future. RSVP today!
Speaker: Larry Williams Jr- Coordinator for the National Labor and Economic Justice Program, Sierra Club
This is a free event. Light dinner provided. Childcare available. RSVP today!
Sponsors of this event: CCAG, Sierra Club CT, Democracy for CT, CT Clean Water Action, CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, Norwalk River Watershed Association.
Click here for a flyer to share.
Notice of Public Meeting of the Governor's Council on Climate Change (GC3)
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
1:30 PM – 3:30 p.m. Legislative Office Building, Room 2C
210 Capitol Ave. Hartford, CT 06106
So much is at stake, we urge you to submit your testimony and/or attend the public meeting in person or online. (Seating is limited). See registration and other details here
Your voice makes a difference!
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
1:30 PM – 3:30 p.m. Legislative Office Building, Room 2C
210 Capitol Ave. Hartford, CT 06106
So much is at stake, we urge you to submit your testimony and/or attend the public meeting in person or online. (Seating is limited). See registration and other details here
Your voice makes a difference!
Youth Climate Strike: Young people around the world have been rising up to defend our future, and have been going on strike every week, all over the world for months.
Friday, December 6, 12 noon to 3 pm
State Capitol, Hartford, North Steps RSVP HERE
This week you have an opportunity to support the Connecticut youth organizers who will gather at the State Capitol to press for climate action in our state. Please plan to come and support this movement for a livable planet.
Friday, December 6, 12 noon to 3 pm
State Capitol, Hartford, North Steps RSVP HERE
This week you have an opportunity to support the Connecticut youth organizers who will gather at the State Capitol to press for climate action in our state. Please plan to come and support this movement for a livable planet.
Dec. 4th: The Devil We Know. A Special Free Screening of the Film About Corporate Greed and Toxic PFAS Chemicals. See Details and Reserve Free Tickets Here.
Wall Street Theater
7:00PM - 9:00PM
71 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT Google Map
Parking on the Street or the Garage at 3 Burnell Blvd
Related News: No more toxic plates and forks: State employees, students could soon be using safer disposable goods. Hartford Courant
Task force recommends statewide testing of public water systems after hazardous firefighting foam spill. Hartford Courant
Wall Street Theater
7:00PM - 9:00PM
71 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT Google Map
Parking on the Street or the Garage at 3 Burnell Blvd
Related News: No more toxic plates and forks: State employees, students could soon be using safer disposable goods. Hartford Courant
Task force recommends statewide testing of public water systems after hazardous firefighting foam spill. Hartford Courant
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2019 Auction and Awards Celebration!
AWARD RECIPIENTS: Pastor AJ Johnson, Dan Livingston & Livingston, Adler, Pulda, Meiklejohn & Kelly PC Host & Program Committee: Rob Baril President SEIU Healthcare 1199 NE, Eva Bermúdez Zimmerman, Bill Bloss, Beverley Brakeman Dir. UAW Region 9A, Mike Brown, Isabelle Carrasquillo, Bill Collins, Steve Derby, Chris Donovan, Susan Goldman, Juan Hernandez Dist. Leader 32BJ SEIU, Anne Hulick CT Dir. Clean Water Action, Diane Keefe, Sen. Julie Kushner, John Levin, Jennine Lupo, Cori Mackey Dir. Center for Leadership & Justice, Tessa Marquis, Bernie "Terrible" McKinnon, Amy McLean Salls, Max Medina, John Murphy, Hank Murray Board Chair of CCRG, Patty O'Neill President CSU-AUUP, Rep. Robyn Artifaye Porter, Cheri Quickmire Dir. Common Cause in CT, Pat Rehmer, Anne Stanback, Rep. Peter Tercyak, Aaron Turner, Rep. Ed Vargas, Sylvia Vargas, Gretchen Vivier, Rev. Rodney Wade Long Hill Bible Church |
If you were unable to attend but want to support, it's not too late! Make your year end donation here: $50 Ally- $100 Activist- $250 Resister- $500 Mover and Shaker $1000 plus - Citizen Action Hero! $5000 plus Citizen Action Super Hero!.
Please support our supporters! Links to our participating community, small businesses and local artists provided here: View our fabulous auction!
Please support our supporters! Links to our participating community, small businesses and local artists provided here: View our fabulous auction!
Join us for The Fairfield County Climate Strike Action at Bridgeport Harbor Station!
The current Climate Emergency requires us to take bold, aggressive, and immediate action. There is no excuse to keep operating CT's filthiest coal burning generator. We will urge the Lamont administration to take immediate action. Activists will also challenge the state's claim that natural gas is an option for our energy future.
When: Thursday, September 26th. Gathering at 4 PM
Find other events happening around the state as a part of the Global Climate Strike week of action here
The current Climate Emergency requires us to take bold, aggressive, and immediate action. There is no excuse to keep operating CT's filthiest coal burning generator. We will urge the Lamont administration to take immediate action. Activists will also challenge the state's claim that natural gas is an option for our energy future.
When: Thursday, September 26th. Gathering at 4 PM
- Where: 1 Kiefer St, Bridgeport CT
- Find & share this event on FB
Find other events happening around the state as a part of the Global Climate Strike week of action here
CT Citizen Research Group's E. D. Ann Pratt is participating in the New England Climate Ride from Bar Harbor to Boston, Sept 12th thru the 16th to help raise funds to strengthen our organizing capacity in Connecticut- and to make sure one more state is on a clear, strong path towards a Zero Carbon Future.
Make your secure, online donation to this effort today by clicking on Ann's 'Support Me' button. You'll automatically receive an acknowledgment, we will be notified by email of your support and you will be kept updated on Ann's ride for our lives!
Donations go to the Connecticut Citizen Research Group, are tax deductible, and support both CCRG and CCAG's organizing work on this issue.
View our current Climate Agenda here.
The health of our planet, economy, and communities is at stake. Right now, it is more important than ever to work toward a sustainable future. A great way that you can help do something meaningful, substantial and concrete is to donate to this effort TODAY!
A CT Call to Climate Action! Sept. 20 thru 27. As a part of this global week of action, the CT Climate Crisis Mobilization (C3M) is bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals and groups to plan actions that call attention to the climate crisis, including a call for environmental justice, social and racial justice, economic and immigration justice, as these are all connected with our fight to maintain a livable Earth. Details here: www.globalclimatestrike.net
The CT Climate Strike on September 20th begins a week of action in every city and town, every school, every workplace, every house of worship.
When: Friday, September 20th Gathering at 12 noon
Where: 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford CT
Find this event on FB here.
“To change everything we need everyone!” Please join us. For more details and events around the state visit www.globalclimatestrike.net
CCAG Organizing Collaboratives.
West Hartford Organizing Collaborative – Gear Up for 2020 Dinner & Conversation
CCAG members, friends and neighbors in the West Hartford area are invited to attend.
Thursday, September 26th 6 PM – 8:30 PM at the United Methodist Church of Hartford, 571 Farmington Ave, Hartford
Hear about CCAG's plans for 2020. Share what is important to you. Find out how you can take action.
This is a free event. We want to make sure we have enough food so please RSVP to Gretchen at Email: gretchenvivier@gmail.com Phone: 860.798.3280
Fairfield County Organizing Collaborative is on the Move. Taking Action on Housing, Health Care & Climate Change.
CCAG members, friends and neighbors are joining together to educate, engage and take action on the fight for quality, affordable health care- pushing CT to take bold, aggressive action to fight our climate emergency- and working with Fairfield County allies to demand affordable accessible housing for ALL people in this state. Interested in finding out more? Contact Bill Collins at Email: 9collins@optonline.net Phone: 203.846.1109
The CT Climate Strike on September 20th begins a week of action in every city and town, every school, every workplace, every house of worship.
When: Friday, September 20th Gathering at 12 noon
Where: 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford CT
Find this event on FB here.
“To change everything we need everyone!” Please join us. For more details and events around the state visit www.globalclimatestrike.net
CCAG Organizing Collaboratives.
West Hartford Organizing Collaborative – Gear Up for 2020 Dinner & Conversation
CCAG members, friends and neighbors in the West Hartford area are invited to attend.
Thursday, September 26th 6 PM – 8:30 PM at the United Methodist Church of Hartford, 571 Farmington Ave, Hartford
Hear about CCAG's plans for 2020. Share what is important to you. Find out how you can take action.
This is a free event. We want to make sure we have enough food so please RSVP to Gretchen at Email: gretchenvivier@gmail.com Phone: 860.798.3280
Fairfield County Organizing Collaborative is on the Move. Taking Action on Housing, Health Care & Climate Change.
CCAG members, friends and neighbors are joining together to educate, engage and take action on the fight for quality, affordable health care- pushing CT to take bold, aggressive action to fight our climate emergency- and working with Fairfield County allies to demand affordable accessible housing for ALL people in this state. Interested in finding out more? Contact Bill Collins at Email: 9collins@optonline.net Phone: 203.846.1109
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the 12th Annual #CCAGBBQ a great success!
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Hosts- Former Senator Terry Gerratana & Frank Gerratana MD
Host Committee Members: Shirley Black, Anne Hulick- CT Director CT Clean Water Action, Rhona Cohen, Steve Derby, Chris Donovan, Liz Fitzsimmons, Merrill Gay, Rosemary Klotz, Elaine Lang, Rep. Rick Lopes, Mary Ann Mahony- Nat'l Council AAUP, David McCluskey, John McNamara, David Moore, John Murphy, Tim O'Brien, David Pudlin, Jacob Pudlin, Pat Rehmer, Terri Reid, Rep. Bobby Sanchez, Ned Statchen, Rep. Peter Tercyak, John Valengavich, Rep. Edwin Vargas, Sylvia Vargas, Gretchen Vivier |
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Did you know that Connecticut is a wealthy state, with low taxes? Join the DUE JusticeTeach-In to learn more!
Tuesday, May 14th - 10 am to noon Legislative Office Bldg. 300 Capitol Ave. Room 1B Hartford, CT Guest Speaker: Jamie Mills, CT Voices for Children: ASL Interpreters available RSVP and details here |
On May 20th, we will stand in solidarity with the DUE Justice Coalition (Democracy, Unity Equaltiy) to demand that our elected leaders pass a MORAL BUDGET that that supports all CT residents and asks the wealthy to pay their fair share. RSVP today!
Where: Legislative Office Building- 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford CT
When: May 20, 2019
4:00 PM Gather
4:45 Rally & Action
We want a better Connecticut, and we can have it if we demand it. Spread the word! Share this event on FB - Download a flyer to share here
RSVP Today!
ASL Interpreters available
On May 20th, we will stand in solidarity with the DUE Justice Coalition (Democracy, Unity Equaltiy) to demand that our elected leaders pass a MORAL BUDGET that that supports all CT residents and asks the wealthy to pay their fair share. RSVP today!
Where: Legislative Office Building- 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford CT
When: May 20, 2019
4:00 PM Gather
4:45 Rally & Action
We want a better Connecticut, and we can have it if we demand it. Spread the word! Share this event on FB - Download a flyer to share here
RSVP Today!
ASL Interpreters available
APRIL - PUBLIC OPTION FOR HEALTHCARE EVENTS
Connecticut small business owners & individuals are being crushed by rising health care costs. HB 7267 & SB 134 are some Public Option solutions.
More information on a Public Option here.
RSVP for an upcoming event in your area.
Join the Public Option Support page here.
MAY 3RD RSVP for the CCAG and Democracy for CT Climate Forum on how climate change is impacting our communities and learn about proposed laws currently before the legislature.
Hear from experts about expanding clean energy, addressing gas pipeline and fracking issues, ensuring greater protection for our environment- and more.
Speakers: Leticia Colon de Mejias- CEO Energy Efficiencies Solutions Founder & co-chair Efficiency For All - Sam Dynowski- CT Director Sierra Club - John Humphries- Executive Director & Lead Organizer CT Roundtable on Climate & Jobs
Download a flyer here - Share on fb here
RSVP Today!
Thank you to everyone who stood in solidarity with us on the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination. His legacy lives on!
Related News:
Advocates, Clergy Rally for a 'Moral Budget' CT News Junkie
by Christine Stuart, April 5, 2019
View the Call to Action Video - View photos/video of this event on FB
See D.U.E. (Democracy, Unity, Equality) Justice Coalition's vision statement here
For questions contact Ashley at duejustice4us@gmail.com
In #solidarity for a #moralbudget2019,
Related News:
Advocates, Clergy Rally for a 'Moral Budget' CT News Junkie
by Christine Stuart, April 5, 2019
View the Call to Action Video - View photos/video of this event on FB
See D.U.E. (Democracy, Unity, Equality) Justice Coalition's vision statement here
- See D.U.E. Justice Coalition endorsing organizations here
For questions contact Ashley at duejustice4us@gmail.com
In #solidarity for a #moralbudget2019,
MAY 4TH- Join CCAG & Protect Our Care CT for a legislative brunch in Groton where conversations about policies and plans to protect our healthcare will be happening. Find out what CT State Legislators are doing to ensure we all have access to high quality, affordable care & to hear more about how you can get involved to make a difference in your community. Invited Guests: State Senators- Cathy Osten, Paul Formica, Heather Sommers State Representatives- Christine Conley, Emmett Riley, Anthony Nolan, Doug Dubitsky, Kathleen McCarty, Mike France, Joe de la Cruz, Kevin Ryan Download a flyer here Share on FB here RSVP Today! This is a free event. |
2018 EVENTS
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Thank you to the 2018 CCAG Awardees, Speakers, Presenters, Host Committee, Donors, Arts Community and Volunteers for making our 47th Anniversary Celebration a night to remember!
This years awardees: Bill Collins & Tish Gibbs The Nancy Benedict Social Justice Award! Eva Bermúdez Zimmerman The Laddie Michalowski Community & Labor Award! Host Committee and Table Captains: Stephen Anderson Pres. CSEA SEIU Lcl. 2001, Pedro Bermúdez, Hartford City Councilwoman Wildaliz Bermúdez, Bill Bloss, Bryan Bonina Pres. Congress of CT Community Colleges, Beverley Brakeman Dir. UAW Region 9A, Atty. Ed Camacho, Isabel Carrasquillo, Steve Derby, Susan Goldman, Kimberly Glassman, Scott Harris, Juan Hernandez Dist. Leader 32BJ SEIU, Steve Wanczyk-Karp, Diane Keefe, Elaine Lang, John Levin, Dan Livingston, Amy McLean-Salls CT Dir. Acadia Center, Bernie McKinnon, Max Medina, Dave Moore, John Murphy, Hank Murray, Bishop John Selders, Rep. Edwin Vargas, Sylvia Vargas, Pastor Rodney Wade- Long Hill Bible Church, Stacey Zimmerman |
CCAG E.D.Tom Swan has agreed to throw himself into the fire in support of the Connecticut Citizen Action Group. Help us to honor his sacrifice, join us for the party!
At the Home of Host Elaine Jorgensen-Lang
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 3 to 6 pm
12 Musket Trail, Simsbury CT
RSVP for directions and details.
Ticket price includes: BBQ & all the trimmings, beverages and show. Donations to CCAG are not tax deductible.
Panel of Roasters and Toasters: Bill Bloss, Chris Donovan, Lynne Ide, David Pudlin, Ethan Rome, Bilal Sekou
Host and Program Committee: Donna Becotte, Bill Bloss, Beverley Brakeman, Marc Caplan, Isabel Carrasquillo, Bill Collins, Steve Derby, David Desiderato, Hillary Desideraggio, Chris Donovan, Wendy Fields, Fletcher Fischer, Rep. Gregory Haddad, Suzanne Havilland, Lynne Ide, Steve Wanczyk-Karp, Diane Keefe, Rep. Matt Lesser, John Levin, Judy Maslen, "Terrible" Bernie McKinnon, David McCluskey, Max Medina, Rick Melita, John Murphy, The Honorable Edith Prague, David Pudlin, Jake Pudlin, Sam Pudlin, Cheri Quickmire, Miles Rapoport, Ethan Rome, Amy McLean Salls, Peggy Shorey, Rep. Peter Tercyak, Steve Thornton, Gretchen Vivier
CCAG E.D.Tom Swan has agreed to throw himself into the fire in support of the Connecticut Citizen Action Group. Help us to honor his sacrifice, join us for the party!
At the Home of Host Elaine Jorgensen-Lang
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 3 to 6 pm
12 Musket Trail, Simsbury CT
RSVP for directions and details.
Ticket price includes: BBQ & all the trimmings, beverages and show. Donations to CCAG are not tax deductible.
Panel of Roasters and Toasters: Bill Bloss, Chris Donovan, Lynne Ide, David Pudlin, Ethan Rome, Bilal Sekou
Host and Program Committee: Donna Becotte, Bill Bloss, Beverley Brakeman, Marc Caplan, Isabel Carrasquillo, Bill Collins, Steve Derby, David Desiderato, Hillary Desideraggio, Chris Donovan, Wendy Fields, Fletcher Fischer, Rep. Gregory Haddad, Suzanne Havilland, Lynne Ide, Steve Wanczyk-Karp, Diane Keefe, Rep. Matt Lesser, John Levin, Judy Maslen, "Terrible" Bernie McKinnon, David McCluskey, Max Medina, Rick Melita, John Murphy, The Honorable Edith Prague, David Pudlin, Jake Pudlin, Sam Pudlin, Cheri Quickmire, Miles Rapoport, Ethan Rome, Amy McLean Salls, Peggy Shorey, Rep. Peter Tercyak, Steve Thornton, Gretchen Vivier
#DoorsForJustice DAY OF ACTION- For activists and volunteers who are committed to justice!!
Good Jobs-Fair Wages; Access to Quality Public Education; A Vibrant & Fairly Funded Public Sector; Racial, Gender and Immigrant Justice; Democracy in our State and in Our Work Places; Healthy Communities & Environmental Justice.
We will be knocking on doors, making calls, registering voters, training volunteers and recruiting new activists. We all contribute in the best ways we can & embrace our collective struggle. For updates, locations and actions across the state. RSVP today!
Good Jobs-Fair Wages; Access to Quality Public Education; A Vibrant & Fairly Funded Public Sector; Racial, Gender and Immigrant Justice; Democracy in our State and in Our Work Places; Healthy Communities & Environmental Justice.
We will be knocking on doors, making calls, registering voters, training volunteers and recruiting new activists. We all contribute in the best ways we can & embrace our collective struggle. For updates, locations and actions across the state. RSVP today!
Saturday, June 23rd - 3 to 6 pm - At the Home of Hosts Pat Rehmer and Rep. Peter Tercyak
150 Belridge Rd. New Britain, Connecticut
In support of the CT Citizen Action Group
Don't forget to share this event with family & friends! Share on FB. Download the flyer here.
Looking forward to seeing you out in the backyard! RSVP today!
For questions, to volunteer, bring a dish or to RSVP offline, email duste2@juno.com or call Duste Dunn at: 203-241-8403
150 Belridge Rd. New Britain, Connecticut
In support of the CT Citizen Action Group
Don't forget to share this event with family & friends! Share on FB. Download the flyer here.
Looking forward to seeing you out in the backyard! RSVP today!
For questions, to volunteer, bring a dish or to RSVP offline, email duste2@juno.com or call Duste Dunn at: 203-241-8403
IMAGES OF BBQ'S PAST
Uniting tens of thousands of people across the country to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation’s distorted morality. Read more here.
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Please join us in Connecticut for week 5 of the national campaign and call to action. RSVP today! When: Monday, June 11th - 3PM Where: At the CT State Veteran's Memorial @ Minuteman Park (in front of the Legislative Office Bldg.) Get directions. This week's action will put a: SPOTLIGHT ON GOOD JOBS & FAIR WAGES SPOTLIGHT ON HOUSING SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION |
Last year - the CT General Assembly changed eligibility levels for the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) impacting 113,000 seniors & people with disabilities. Legislators also cut over 13,000 low income parents off of all of their health care coverage under HUSKY A- limited access to dental services for all adults on Medicaid and cut reimbursement for primary care providers.
CT's Medicaid program provides essential healthcare & benefits to approximately 800,000 CT residents- including elderly, low-income parents & people with disabilities -- vital assistance that if changed as proposed, would leave the healthcare of thousands of our neighbors in jeopardy.
The Good News- because YOU spoke up and showed up at the Capitol, called your legislators, wrote Op-Eds and made sure our voices were heard, the CT General Assembly reversed their decision and rescinded the cuts to MSP.
The Bad News This fix was only temporary. As it stands, our state's most vulnerable citizens are scheduled to lose their benefits on July 1, 2018- and the cuts to HUSKY A parents, dental benefits & primary rates still stand.
But as we saw in December, when we fight back, WE CAN WIN.
That's why your voice, your presence and your actions are needed now more than ever before. Together we can stop these reckless cuts to MSP and Husky A and keep Connecticut families health, safe and secure.
Please join us on Wednesday, Feb. 21st at 4pm in Hartford at the Capitol- RM 310 to discuss how we can work to prevent these damaging and hurtful cuts and protect CT's signature health care program and our most vulnerable citizens.
Directly following our meeting, the General Assembly's Appropriations Committee will host a Public Hearing at 6pm, where together we'll MAKE sure that our elected officials understand that CT residents OPPOSE any cuts to Medicaid and are calling for FULL RESTORATION OF MEDICAID COVERAGE!
Join the DUE Justice Coalition for regional organizing sessions bringing together individuals, labor, faith, advocacy and community organizations to build and advance a bold agenda for a Connecticut That Works For All- Not Just the Few.
Haven't registered yet? Scroll down for details for each Congressional District then RSVP for yours!
ON THE AGENDA:
Economic Justice & A Fair Economy
Education Equity- From Pre-K to Adulthood
Environmental Justice & A Sustainable, Renewable Economy
Health Care for All
Racial, Gender & Ethnic Justice
Democracy
DATES-TIMES-LOCATIONS: Regional Organizing Sessions
Haven't registered yet? Scroll down for details for each Congressional District then RSVP for yours!
ON THE AGENDA:
Economic Justice & A Fair Economy
Education Equity- From Pre-K to Adulthood
Environmental Justice & A Sustainable, Renewable Economy
Health Care for All
Racial, Gender & Ethnic Justice
Democracy
DATES-TIMES-LOCATIONS: Regional Organizing Sessions
- 1st CD Tues, January 23rd 7PM Rocky Hill Congregational Church 805 Old Main St., Rocky Hill
- 3rd District Thurs, January 25th 7 PM First United Church- Milford CT 34 West Main St, Milford
- 4th District Wed, January 30th 7 PM Norwalk Community College 188 Richards Ave, Norwalk
- 2nd District Wed, January 31st Mitchell College 437 Pequot Ave, New London To be confirmed
- 5th District Thu, Feb 1st7 PM Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury To be confirmed
Youth Leaders In Training
On October 7th, these young people
learned how to lead others in engaging
with government to make a better world. There is nothing like the energy of excited students realizing they can make a real difference! Kudos to CCAG Organizer Ann Pratt, who led this all-day adventure at the Naugatuck Community College (Waterbury Campus).
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WE RESIST. WE BUILD. WE RISE.
On the 100th day of Trump's presidency more than 300,000 people in Washington DC and across the country joined together in a powerful demonstration of unity for jobs, justice and climate action. Together, we will chart a different path forward: away from Trump’s agenda of a cruel, polluted, and divided country, and towards a clean energy economy that works for everyone. #climatemarch |
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Thank you to everyone who raised a glass, and supported us for Sunset on the Beach! Your donations are hard at work today!
Host Committee: Bill Collins, Bill Bloss, Jim Dean, Tish Gibbs, Francine Goldstein, Senator Ed Gomes, John Hartwell, Diane Keefe, Ned Lamont, Max Medina, Douglas and Terry Sutherland Proceeds benefitted the Connecticut Citizen Action and Research Groups. |
A CCAG Strategic Training Event: Justice Works Convening
On Saturday, January 30, Connecticut Citizen Action Group brought 75 activists together to grapple with two related issues that affect everyone: runaway economic inequality and persistent racism. The two are closely related. Both produce haves and have nots separated by enormous distance. Both undermine a modern, healthy economy. Both run counter to the “greatest good for the greatest number,” a principle that made the US economy second to none.
“This was an excellent event! I learned so much about the huge impact that concentrated power and wealth have on everything related to our economy, our communities, and our future. The power and reach of the financial sector in the state and in the country has to be challenged and called to account.” Marilyn Tyszka (read more)
On Saturday, January 30, Connecticut Citizen Action Group brought 75 activists together to grapple with two related issues that affect everyone: runaway economic inequality and persistent racism. The two are closely related. Both produce haves and have nots separated by enormous distance. Both undermine a modern, healthy economy. Both run counter to the “greatest good for the greatest number,” a principle that made the US economy second to none.
“This was an excellent event! I learned so much about the huge impact that concentrated power and wealth have on everything related to our economy, our communities, and our future. The power and reach of the financial sector in the state and in the country has to be challenged and called to account.” Marilyn Tyszka (read more)