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your March 4, 2021
☕️ Morning Coffee
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Melissa Ozols







 

Workers Call For Increase In Mental Health Funding

Accidental drug overdoses were up at least by 13% in 2020, but according to members of the New England Health Care Employees Union, District 1199 SEIU, the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services remains underfunded in Gov. Ned Lamont’s two-year budget. Read more.

 

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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.


 

PUBLIC POLICY JOBS

 

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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SHOUT OUTS

Happy birthday wishes to Bill Finch, Aurora Melita, Kate Rotella, Dennis Schain, Scott Slifka
Liam Sweeney & state Rep. Michael D'Agostino!

Don't forget to email ctnewsjunkie@gmail.com if you have a shout out for a friend or colleague.

 
 

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