Increased Capitol Security Cost $266K
After an FBI memo warned that protesters may use all 50 state capitols as places for further protests in the days leading up to the inauguration of President Joe Biden Jr. Read more
Cost of Inmate Phone Calls Reduced By 4 Cents In New Contract
As the legislature is considering two bills that would make calls to inmates free, state officials announced Thursday that the cost of prison phone calls will be reduced from 23 cents a minute to 19 cents a minute as of July 1. Read more
Diaper Bank Funding Cut Could Impact Thousands of Children
NBC Connecticut has more
Mayoral Reaction To Legalizing Marijuana In Connecticut
CT Examiner hears from the mayors of Norwalk, New Britain, Norwich, Bristol, Middletown and New Haven. CT Examiner has more
Murphy Meets With Coast Guard
U.S. Sen. Murphy held a roundtable discussion with the New Haven station. Murphy is now the chair of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. New Haven Independent has more
As The Electrical Grid Collapses In Texas, New England Takes Note
CT Examiner has more
Eversource Expects Ratepayers Will Cover Cost of Tropical Storm Isaias
Eversource feels PURA will rule the company can recoup a portion of the $228 million spend responding to the outages following Tropical Storm Isaias. The Day has more
Bank Branches Closing Across CT
Bank branches are closing across the country, but Connecticut is seeing a higher percentage of closures. New Haven Register has more
LOB ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS & EVENTS
TODAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL
The State Capitol Complex is currently closed until further notice.
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 1B and Zoom Agenda Watch
APPROPS COMMITTEE'S General Government A State Agency will hear Budget Presentations at 10 a.m. in Room 2C and Zoom Watch
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at 10 a.m. in Room 2B and Zoom Watch Agenda
GAE COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at 10:30 a.m. in Room 1A and Zoom Agenda Watch
APPROPS COMMITTEE'S General Government B State Agency will hear Budget Presentations at 2:30 p.m. in Room 2C and Zoom Watch
APPROPS COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing on the Governor's Proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget for General Government A and General Government B Agencies at 6:30 p.m. in Room 2C and Zoom Watch
OFF SITE
CONNECTICUT PREGNANCY CARE COALITION will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. via Zoom to counter statements made by NARAL CT during a Public Health Committee Public Hearing on S.B. 835 on Feb. 10.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
RIGHT TO READ CT is holding a series of forums around literacy moderated Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity (CWCSEO) Part 2 of the series is on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. More information & to register
REPRESENTATION MATTERS: ARE YOU READY TO RUN FOR LOCAL OFFICE?: CCM's free training for communities of color to learn the fundamentals to run for office or serve on a board or commission will take place in two sessions the second session is on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Register
PODCASTS
 The Curse Of The Third Term
Politico’s Terry Golway reports on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. LISTEN
CREAM & SUGAR
Opinion, Analysis and Other News
 Unlike the Deniers, Teachers Trust the Science of Vaccines
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? Last Tuesday, the Public Health Committee of the legislature began hearing “mostly from parents about their desire to avoid vaccinating their children while still being allowed to send them to school.” Read more from CTNewsJunkie's Barth Keck.
 Opinion: Women Deserve Accurate Information to Make Their Choice
I am an unapologetically pro-choice woman, which means that I support every woman's decision to access medically accurate information to make reproductive health decisions that are best for her and/or her family. Rep. Jillian Gilchrest opines
Editorial: Getting Students Back In School Full-Time Is A Top Priority
The Day Editorial Board comments. The Day has more
Analysis | 'If My 80 Year-Old Mother Gets COVID, I Will Shoot Someone,' A State Official Allegedly Said At Work; She Then Got Suspended Without Pay
The topic of this week's Lendering – the November 15 day suspension of a manager at the State Elections Enforcement Commission. Courant has more
Opinion: The Democrats Are Still Taxing Their Way Out Of Connecticut’s Budget Problems
Former House Republican Leader Themis Klarides writes an op-ed on the topic. Courant has more
GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR'S DAY
The governor will provide an update on the state's coronavirus efforts later today (probably 4 p.m.)
Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz will join DECD Commissioner David Lehman, state Sen. Joan Hartley, state Rep. Caroline Simmons and CBIA President and CEO Chris DiPentima for a press conference highlighting "Earn As You Grow Tax Credit Program" as outlined in Governor Ned Lamont’s 2021 budget proposal at 11:30 a.m. To Register
CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to the family and friends of former Hartford Courant executive Tom Anischik on his passing.
SHOUT OUTS
Shout out to U.S. Rep. DeLauro's new chief of staff, Liz Albertine, and to her new Legislative Director, Christian Lovell. Read more
Happy birthday wishes to Marty Dunleavy, TJ Magnoli, Hugh McQuaid & Andy Markowski!
Belated birthday wishes to Allison Blancato, David Bednarz & Mark Boughton (it was Saturday) and William Hosley, Steve Majerus-Collins, Ernie Newton, Brendan Finley & state Rep. Brian Farmen (it was Sunday)!
Don't forget to email ctnewsjunkie@gmail.com if you have a shout out for a friend or colleague.
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