Fifteen Years Later, Citizens United Defined the 2024 Election
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court’s controversial 2010 decision that swept away more than…
House Bill Would Hurt American Voters
To kick off the year, House Republicans reintroduced the SAVE Act, which would require every…
AARP Connecticut Looks to 2025 Legislative Session to Help Residents
With 2025 almost here, Connecticut organizations are preparing for the next legislative session. The 2025…
Functional Equivalent: Is the CIAC Subject to FOIA?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was created as an attempt to ensure public records…
Two Americas, the People vs. the Billionaires
It’s hard to miss. Our country is rapidly evolving into two Americas. One America consists…
What Now? Creating a Civic Infrastructure of 100,000 Local Elected Officials
I am still reeling from the results of the 2024 election. It was far worse than I…
Senator Chris Murphy Says Trump’s Plan to ‘Cripple Our Democracy’ Underway
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (Conn.) said President-elect Trump’s plan to “cripple our democracy” is already underway. In a lengthy post…
Connecticut’s 2024 Broadband Report Highlights Major Advancements in Digital Connectivity and Equity
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)…
Without Transformative Local Media, Our Communities Are Vulnerable
As we feel our way through the political haze following Donald Trump’s reelection to the…
Governor Lamont Appoints Mariana Monteiro as Connecticut’s Chief Equity and Opportunity Officer
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Mariana Monteiro to serve as Connecticut’s…
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