Lamont Bucks Advice In Sticking With Age, Educators
Gov. Ned Lamont ignored advice from one of his vaccine subcommittees and will continue the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine based largely on age with the exception of educators. Read more
GOP Goes With Hatfield
Republicans pick Susan Hatfield as their next chairwoman. Read more
COVID-19 Briefing: Feb. 22
The governor announced since Friday another 2,233 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 out of 86,401 tested, bringing the total number of cases to 275,334. The statewide positivity rate was 2.58%. Another 39 deaths from coronavirus-associated causes were reported, bringing the total to 7,562. The number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 decreased by 35, bringing the total to 500.
Bullish Homegrown Electric Vehicle Charger Manufacturers Could See Major Growth From CT Policy Shift
Hartford Business Journal has more
Proposed Legislation Targets Pregnancy Clinics
Pregnancy clinics that use deceptive advertising could be sued by the attorney general if the legislation passes. Stamford Advocate has more
Police Chiefs, Police Unions, Municipal Leaders Seek Delay In Implementation Of Use Of Force Policy In Accountability Law Passed Last Year
The new policy is scheduled to take effect on April 1. Courant has more
2 Democrats Plan To Challenge Larson
Two liberal Democrats announced they plan to run against U.S. Rep. Larson in 2022. Courant has more
People's United Bank Being Sold
The bank is being sold to Buffalo-based M&T Bank Corp. for $7.6 billion. Hartford Business Journal has more.
LOB ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS & EVENTS
TODAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL
The State Capitol Complex is currently closed until further notice.
VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at 9 a.m. in Room 1C and Zoom Agenda Watch
APPROPS COMMITTEE'S Health Subcommittee will hear State Agency Budget Presentations at 10 a.m. in LOB Room 2C and Zoom Watch
EXEC & LEG NOMS COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing followed by a Committee Meeting starting at 10 a.m. in Room 1A and Zoom Agenda Watch
BANKING COMMITTEE will meet at 10 a.m. in Room 2B and Zoom Agenda Watch
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE will meet at 10 followed by a Public Hearing at noon in Room 1D and Zoom Watch
FINANCE COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at 10 a.m. in Room 2E and Zoom Agenda Watch
HOUSING COMMITTEE will meet at 10:30 a.m. in Room 2A and Zoom Agenda Watch
REGS REVIEW COMMITTEE will meet at 11 a.m. in Room 1B and Zoom Agenda Watch
COMMERCE COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at noon in Room 1E and Zoom Agenda Watch
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 2A and Zoom Agenda Watch
GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Room 1C and Zoom Agenda Watch
AGING COMMITTEE will hold a Public Hearing at 3 p.m. in Room 1B and Zoom Agenda Watch
OFF SITE
U.S. REP. LARSON will be joined by local fire chiefs to announce the enactment of the Volunteer Responders Incentive Act (VRIPA) at 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register
U.S. SEN. MURPHY will address the Council on Foreign Relations at 1 p.m.
U.S. REP. LARSON will hold a tele-town hall to provide an update on the next COVID relief package at 5 p.m. To register or watch live
COMPTROLLER LEMBO will join a virtual roundtable with legislators from Fairfield County to discuss health care reform legislation (Senate Bill 842) and the need to create public health care options in Connecticut from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. via Zoom.
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
 Welcome To Covid Court
Politico’s Renu Rayasam issues rulings on how to get through the pandemic without losing your mind. LISTEN
CREAM & SUGAR
Opinion, Analysis and Other News
 Opinion: Real Conversation Would Beget Lower Health Care Costs
Why is it so hard to get people across the health care system onto the same page and working through problems together? People tend to care about health care and insurance only when they’re at risk of losing it. Ellen Andrews has more
 Opinion: Lessons from Texas
Does the disaster in Texas seem familiar? The Lone Star state’s mess offers some chilling lessons for Connecticut. Susan Bigelow has more
Opinion: Hartford Needs A Reset On Business-Gov’t Relations
Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro comments. HBJ has more
Opinion: It Was Never Really About The Coffee
Dean Pagani has more at This Decisive Moment
GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR'S DAY
The governor did not release a public schedule in advance.
Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz will join Access Health CT CEO James Michel and Executive Director/ Attorney of Center for Medicare Advocacy Judy Stein for a virtual press conference to encourage uninsured residents to get covered during the Special Enrollment Periods for Access Health CT and Medicare at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register
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
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER ADVOCATE: BHcare is seeking a candidate To create an environment that supports individual safety and breaks the cycle of domestic violence by providing services that include crisis intervention/safety planning, prevention programs, and public policy advocacy. FOR MORE INFO AND TO APPLY
RESEARCH ANALYST: The Connecticut Department of Social Services is is recruiting for two (2) Research Analysts, in our Business Intelligence and Analytics Division. 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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