My fellow Americans — The people of this nation have spoken. They have delivered us a clear victory. A convincing victory. A victory for “We the People.” We have won with the most votes ever cast for a presidential ticket in the history of this nation — 74 million. I am humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me. I pledge to be a President who seeks not to divide, but to…
On Sunday October 18th at 4:00 p.m., the Ct. League of Women Voters, the Westport Library the Wilton League of Women Voters, and other Leagues within the district will sponsor a candidate forum between Jim Himes (D) and Jonathan Riddle (R) for the 4th Congressional District. The format will be moderated by Kay Maxwell of the Ct. League of Women Voters and publicly live-streamed from the Trefz Forum at the Westport Library. Registration is required…
(HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020: Click here for video, transcript and helpful charts.
Department of Public Health announces start of influenza vaccination clinics in Connecticut The Connecticut Department of Public Health is announcing today details about the influenza vaccination clinics in Connecticut for the coming flu season and is encouraging people in the state to get vaccinated for the flu as soon as possible. This is coupled with a message from the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that residents “mask up, lather up and sleeve up” this…
September 25 @ 1:30 pm – 1:50 pm Join CAGV Executive Director Jeremy Stein for a discussion with Rep. Anne Hughes, Democratic candidate for the 135th House District, representing Easton, Redding, Weston.Learn about Rep. Anne Hughes’s positions on gun regulations and other measures to prevent gun violence in CT. Post questions for Jeremy to ask.#VoteGunSafety by absentee ballot or on Nov. 3 in person. Go to https://www.facebook.com/CTAgainstGunViolence to see it live.
From the Office of the Secretary of the Sate Denise Merrill: I will be sending out applications for absentee ballots to all eligible (active, registered) voters between Tuesday September 8th and Friday September 11th.Mailing absentee ballot applications to all eligible voters makes it easier for every voter to exercise their right to vote without jeopardizing their health, if they choose to vote by absentee ballot. By including postage paid envelopes with the applications, and with…
First, the Bad News: With Trump at the top of the ballot this November, we need to ensure that our local Democrats in the CT General Assembly win their re-elections and continue to protect our health, schools, jobs, and safety here in Connecticut. Every vote is needed when elections are too often won at the margins and so much is at stake. Now, the Good News: Even with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, there are virtual, contact-free options…
The ongoing use of excessive force against Black Americans has reawakened our social conscience. At this moment in time, we must do all we can to effect real change in order to address the fears and hardships of over forty million Americans; citizens who have suffered generational biases and mistreatment based solely on the color of their skin. We must lobby for systemic reform to eliminate discrimination, racial profiling, and the unfair treatment of…
