Happening now: #MeridenTeachers leaders join their students, advocates to witness #GovNedLamont sign #CTBudget, celebrate moving #CTGeneralAssembly to secure millions in add’l #PublicEd resources. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
May 26, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Happening now: #MeridenTeachers leaders join their students, advocates to witness #GovNedLamont sign #CTBudget, celebrate moving #CTGeneralAssembly to secure millions in add’l #PublicEd resources. #StandUpCT @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social @seiu.org @ctforall.bsky.social
@GovNedLamont is cutting funding for deaf and blind people now! Why the HELL is he still a Democrat!? 🤔😡 Do us all a favor PLEASE! 😡 #FactsMatter #CTPolitics #CTBudget #2025Session ✊️
February 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
@GovNedLamont is cutting funding for deaf and blind people now! Why the HELL is he still a Democrat!? 🤔😡 Do us all a favor PLEASE! 😡 #FactsMatter #CTPolitics #CTBudget #2025Session ✊️
Republicans may want to leave people out in the cold, but CT Democrats are protecting heating assistance from being slashed here in this state. #CTBudget
June 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Republicans may want to leave people out in the cold, but CT Democrats are protecting heating assistance from being slashed here in this state. #CTBudget
February 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Hope our legislature and Office of @GovNedLamont FINALLY listen and stop balancing the #CTBudget on the backs on it's most vulnerable constituents. 🙏 #CTPolitics #EnoughisEnough #TimeforChange 🗳✊️⚖️
February 20, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Hope our legislature and Office of @GovNedLamont FINALLY listen and stop balancing the #CTBudget on the backs on it's most vulnerable constituents. 🙏 #CTPolitics #EnoughisEnough #TimeforChange 🗳✊️⚖️
The CT Dems’ budget invests in Foodshare—because no one should go hungry in our state. We're making sure families have access to fresh, healthy food. #CTBudget
June 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The CT Dems’ budget invests in Foodshare—because no one should go hungry in our state. We're making sure families have access to fresh, healthy food. #CTBudget
As the federal shutdown & “Big Beautiful Bill” threaten programs that keep families fed & healthy, #CT has the resources — and the responsibility — to act.
Join us in Middletown, Nov 20 @ 6 PM, to talk solutions.
🔗 bit.ly/ctvoices-roadshow
#PoliciesForThePeople #CTBudget
Join us in Middletown, Nov 20 @ 6 PM, to talk solutions.
🔗 bit.ly/ctvoices-roadshow
#PoliciesForThePeople #CTBudget
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
As the federal shutdown & “Big Beautiful Bill” threaten programs that keep families fed & healthy, #CT has the resources — and the responsibility — to act.
Join us in Middletown, Nov 20 @ 6 PM, to talk solutions.
🔗 bit.ly/ctvoices-roadshow
#PoliciesForThePeople #CTBudget
Join us in Middletown, Nov 20 @ 6 PM, to talk solutions.
🔗 bit.ly/ctvoices-roadshow
#PoliciesForThePeople #CTBudget
While CT Democrats are fighting to invest in our public schools, Republicans are pushing extreme ideologies like eliminating the Department of Education. Our budget does the right thing by investing in our students, teachers and support staff. #ctbudget
June 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM
While CT Democrats are fighting to invest in our public schools, Republicans are pushing extreme ideologies like eliminating the Department of Education. Our budget does the right thing by investing in our students, teachers and support staff. #ctbudget
Demanding better than more #StudentDebt; well before #CTGeneralAssembly's lower chamber passed a #CTBudget that undermines #HigherEd our @uconnaaup.bsky.social president warned of the harm: aftct.org/2025/05/07/c... #FundOurFutureCT @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Demanding better than more #StudentDebt; well before #CTGeneralAssembly's lower chamber passed a #CTBudget that undermines #HigherEd our @uconnaaup.bsky.social president warned of the harm: aftct.org/2025/05/07/c... #FundOurFutureCT @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.bsky.social
More on the budget front. The schools have absorbed nearly $100k in costs that the town used to pay. Add soaring special ed costs into the mix and we're probably going to have a budget battle on our hands.
#specialeducation #schoolfunding #ctbudget
www.staffordfreepress.com/post/boe-vot...
#specialeducation #schoolfunding #ctbudget
www.staffordfreepress.com/post/boe-vot...
BOE Votes 4-3 to Send Budget to BOF
BOE passes the budget on to BOF in a narrow vote.
www.staffordfreepress.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
More on the budget front. The schools have absorbed nearly $100k in costs that the town used to pay. Add soaring special ed costs into the mix and we're probably going to have a budget battle on our hands.
#specialeducation #schoolfunding #ctbudget
www.staffordfreepress.com/post/boe-vot...
#specialeducation #schoolfunding #ctbudget
www.staffordfreepress.com/post/boe-vot...
Picture formatting issues aside, it was a good chat with our state senator about the budgetary issues (at every level) that are impacting towns.
#staffordct #localnews #CTBudget #townbudgets #schoolbudgets
www.staffordfreepress.com/post/eye-on-...
#staffordct #localnews #CTBudget #townbudgets #schoolbudgets
www.staffordfreepress.com/post/eye-on-...
Eye on Hartford: A Talk with State Senator Gordon
In the lead-up to the governor's budget announcements, we spoke with State Senator Jeff Gordon.
www.staffordfreepress.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Picture formatting issues aside, it was a good chat with our state senator about the budgetary issues (at every level) that are impacting towns.
#staffordct #localnews #CTBudget #townbudgets #schoolbudgets
www.staffordfreepress.com/post/eye-on-...
#staffordct #localnews #CTBudget #townbudgets #schoolbudgets
www.staffordfreepress.com/post/eye-on-...
InterCommunity was proud to stand alongside 2,000 fellow nonprofits at the May rally and we’ll keep fighting for the resources our communities deserve. Click to read more about our stance on the #CTbudget: www.intercommunityct.org/what-the-new... 📰
#FundNonprofits #intercommunity #connecticut
#FundNonprofits #intercommunity #connecticut
June 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
InterCommunity was proud to stand alongside 2,000 fellow nonprofits at the May rally and we’ll keep fighting for the resources our communities deserve. Click to read more about our stance on the #CTbudget: www.intercommunityct.org/what-the-new... 📰
#FundNonprofits #intercommunity #connecticut
#FundNonprofits #intercommunity #connecticut
CHDI Associate VP of School + Community Initiatives Jeana Bracey was interviewed for an article published in today's CT Insider on challenges facing schools as federal funds for student mental health come to an end: https://loom.ly/VAfyMK4
#SchoolMentalHealth #CTBudget #CTSchools #CTPolicy
#SchoolMentalHealth #CTBudget #CTSchools #CTPolicy
![Graphic with a quote from Jeana Bracey, CHDI Associate VP of School and Community Initiatives, as quoted in CT Insider article on 10/20/25, which reads, "Providing reliable, longer term funding to enable schools to really invest sustainably in high quality [mental health] services - that's always a need."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:u34fqva4o6y4nbcegp5e6sf2/bafkreif4qbjxb7owamuho6tkzpu4jwxuwxnc5soavxxjp3zykb7uzxkdji)
October 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
CHDI Associate VP of School + Community Initiatives Jeana Bracey was interviewed for an article published in today's CT Insider on challenges facing schools as federal funds for student mental health come to an end: https://loom.ly/VAfyMK4
#SchoolMentalHealth #CTBudget #CTSchools #CTPolicy
#SchoolMentalHealth #CTBudget #CTSchools #CTPolicy
BREAKING: changing forecasts, projections, assumptions, or accounting rules doesn't actually create any money. #ctbudget #fiscalcliff
December 6, 2024 at 9:20 PM
BREAKING: changing forecasts, projections, assumptions, or accounting rules doesn't actually create any money. #ctbudget #fiscalcliff
The day before graduation is Sod Day at UConn. #ctbudget #thankssusan
December 6, 2024 at 5:58 PM
The day before graduation is Sod Day at UConn. #ctbudget #thankssusan
CT Democrats are fighting to make childcare more affordable and accessible for working families. Republicans want to chop support for early childhood programs like Head Start. We believe every child deserves a strong start. #ctbudget
June 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
CT Democrats are fighting to make childcare more affordable and accessible for working families. Republicans want to chop support for early childhood programs like Head Start. We believe every child deserves a strong start. #ctbudget
CT Democrats are committed to protecting access to health care for families across our state.
Republicans? They're pushing cuts that could devastate federal Medicaid and harm our most vulnerable. #ctbudget
Republicans? They're pushing cuts that could devastate federal Medicaid and harm our most vulnerable. #ctbudget
June 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
CT Democrats are committed to protecting access to health care for families across our state.
Republicans? They're pushing cuts that could devastate federal Medicaid and harm our most vulnerable. #ctbudget
Republicans? They're pushing cuts that could devastate federal Medicaid and harm our most vulnerable. #ctbudget
November 13, 2024 at 1:17 PM
CT Democrats working for the people! #ctbudget
HAPPENING NOW: The Senate is debating the 2026-27 state budget which includes NO new taxes! Stay tuned throughout the day as we highlight key aspects of our budget that support Connecticut families!
June 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
CT Democrats working for the people! #ctbudget