Pedestrian Safety Bill To Move Forward
The Transportation Committee gave the green light Wednesday to an omnibus pedestrian safety bill including a pilot program allowing towns and cities to install automatic speed enforcement cameras. Read more
Jill Biden, Cardona Visit Meriden
First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Meriden on Wednesday. CT Post has more
COVID-19 Briefing: Mar. 4
The governor announced another 494 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 out of 22,165 tested, bringing the total number of cases to 283,622. The statewide positivity rate was 2.33%. Another 20 deaths from coronavirus-associated causes were reported, bringing the total to 7,678. The number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 increased by 38, bringing the total to 451.
Push To Ban Foam Containers, Trays
The Environment Committee heard testimony on legislation to ban foam containers and trays by 2023 on Wednesday. Courant has more
CT DOT Remains Committed To Public Transportation
Ridership may be down due to the pandemic, but Connecticut's Department of Transportation remains committed to public transportation. Hartford Business Journal has more
Patricia Billie Miller Wins Special Election
State Rep. Patricia Billie Miller won the special election in the 27th state Senate District on Tuesday. Stamford Advocate has more
Lamont Appoints Acting State Education Commissioner
The governor announced the appointment of Charlene Russell-Tucker to serve as acting commissioner of the Connecticut State Department of Education. Read more
ICYMI: NRG Selling Its Connecticut Power Plants
The company announced it is selling its four power plants in Connecticut to a subsidiary of Boston-based ArcLight Capital Partners. CT Examiner has more
LOB ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS & EVENTS
TODAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL
The State Capitol Complex is currently closed until further notice.
COMMERCE COMMITTEE will meet followed by Informational Hearing starting at 9 a.m. in Room 1E and Zoom Watch
HIGHER ED COMMITTEE will meet at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Public Hearing at noon Room 1D and Zoom Watch
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at 10 a.m. in Room 1C and Zoom Agenda Watch
LABOR COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at 10 a.m. in Room 2B and Zoom Agenda Watch
APPROPS COMMITTEE will hear Higher Education State Agency Presentations at 10 a.m in Room 2C and Zoom Watch
E&T COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at 10 a.m. in Room 2E and Zoom Agenda Watch
ELLIOTT will hold a Medical Aid in Dying Informational Hearing at 10 a.m. via Zoom
HOUSING COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at 11 a.m. in Room 1B and Zoom Agenda Watch
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 2A and Zoom Agenda Watch
APPROPS COMMITTEE'S Health Subcommittee will hold a Work Session with State Agencies at 2 p.m. via Zoom Agenda Watch
APPROPS COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing on the Governor's Proposed FY 2023-2023 Budget for Higher Education Agencies at 4 p.m. in Room 2C and Zoom Watch
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
THE TRANSPORTATION & CLIMATE INITIATIVE: WHAT IT MEANS FOR CT - On Tuesday, March 9, at 11 a.m., AAA is hosting a conversation DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes and Deputy DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. RSVP here
THE ART MUSEUM AT UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH will reopen to the public on March 25 with three new exhibitions. The major exhibit will be Ansel Adams: Early Work. For free, timed entry tickets and FAQs for visitors
PODCASTS
Infrastructure: The Great White Whale
Politico’s Tanya Snyder reports. LISTEN
CREAM & SUGAR
Opinion, Analysis and Other News
OP-ED | Preserve Patient Benefits with Reliable Dental Insurance
Dr. Tam Le of the CSDA says dental insurance should be reliable and predictable, and dental patients should not have to overcome red tape to pursue the dental care they seek to stay healthy. Read more
Cardona Interviewed By News 8's Jodi Latina
Fresh off his swearing-in ceremony the new U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona spoke with News 8's Jodi Latina. News 8 has more
Editorial: State Must Fully Fund PILOT Payments
Hearst Connecticut Media Editorial Board comments. New Haven Register has more
GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR'S DAY
The governor did not release a public schedule in advance.
Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz will participate in the following:
- 10 a.m. - Hold virtual roundtable discussion on the impact COVID-19 has had on the opioid crisis. To Register
- 12 p.m. - Join Mayor Bronin on a visit to Hartford HealthCare’s COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic at Xfinity Theatre, 61 Savitt Way, Hartford
- 1 p.m. - Chair the Finance Advisory Committee meeting via Teams
CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to Patty Shea and her family on the death of her father, Raymond D. Shea.
SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT CREATION ASSOCIATE: The Narrative Project, Connecticut’s only anti-racist & social justice communications firm, is seeking a full-time associate who will be responsible for developing and producing social and digital-first creative content for The Narrative Project and the organizations we serve. FOR MORE INFO AND TO APPLY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR TO THE SECRETARY: The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management is seeking an Information Technology Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of OPM, serving as one of the State’s lead Information Technology experts, advising the Secretary and working on the Secretary’s and Administration’s behalf on policy matters. FOR MORE INFO AND TO APPLY
SENIOR DATA ANALYST: TSNE MissionWorks is seeking a candidate with outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, familiarity with public finance and education policy, the ability to make complex information easily digestible to broad audiences, and proficiency in supporting analytical tools. FOR MORE INFO AND TO APPLY
SENIOR PLANNING ANALYST – GRANT WRITER: The Community Renewal Team is seeking a senior staffer to research and analyze grant opportunities and make recommendations on their feasibility. This individual will be responsible for the planning, design and development of programs, and preparation of grant/program applications including: writing, budgeting and contract management in collaboration with appropriate agency staff, volunteers and other partners. FOR MORE INFO AND TO APPLY
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