Thousands Opposed to Removal of Religious Exemptions To Vaccines Rally at Capitol
By 3 p.m. Tuesday Capitol Police estimated that 4,000 people were rallied outside the state Capitol to preserve the religious exemption to childhood vaccine requirements as the Senate prepared to debate removing it. Read more
Brain Tumor Survivor First Recipient of GHAR Good Neighbor Award
As a brain tumor survivor, Susan Shimkus Lemkuil, a realtor and West Hartford resident, remembers being put in touch with someone to talk to after she was diagnosed in February 2007. Read more
West Hartford Looking for Public Input Regarding Transit-Oriented Development Zoning
We-Ha.com has more
COVID-19 Briefing: April 27
The governor announced another 407 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 out of 12,551 tested, bringing the total number of cases to 337,340. The statewide positivity rate was 3.24%. One deaths from coronavirus-associated causes were reported, bringing the total to 8,067. The number of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 increased by 8 to 444.
Box Of Fake Vaccination Cards Found At Rally
Police seized a box of fake vaccination cards found outside the Capitol. Hearst has more
DOT Commissioner Attends Virtual Forum
DOT Commissioner Joseph Guiliette fielding questions on a variety of topics form local business leaders during the Northeast Connecticut Chamber of Commerce's virtual "Coffee with a Commish." The Bulletin has more
CDC Releases New Mask Guidance
The CDC released its updated mask guidance on Tuesday and it went immediately into effect in Connecticut. Stamford Advocate has more
Officials Warn UI Settlement Would Delay ‘Take Back Our Grid’ Reforms
CT Examiner has more
Vehicle Inspections, Emissions Testing Resumes
The state's vehicle inspection and emission testing programs resumed on Tuesday. The DMV did offer extensions to customers impacted by the outage. Read more
LOB ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS & EVENTS
TODAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL
The State Capitol Complex is currently closed until further notice.
SENATE SESSION at noon Broadcast on CT-N
KELLY, CANDELORA will hold a Press Conference on Gas Tax / Food Tax at noon in Minuteman Park
OFF SITE
CT CAMPAIGN FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE will hold a virtual press conference featuring former Cigna communications executive Wendell Potter and small business leaders on the public option proposal at 9:30 a.m. To RSVP contact info@CTaffordablehealthcare.com
PURA will meet at 10 a.m. followed by a virtual press conference at 10:30. The commissioners are expected to a vote on Docket No. 20-08-03: An Investigation into Electric Distribution Companies’ Preparation For and Response to Tropical Storm Isaias. Meeting Link and virtual press conference link
U.S. REP. LARSON will host a hybrid (virtual and in-person) forum with officials from U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Services (IRS) to brief constituents and answer questions on benefits from the American Rescue Plan from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. at Goodwin University (Auditorium), 1 Riverside Drive, East Hartford. To Register for the webinar or to RSVP to attend in person contact kevin.rivera@mail.house.gov
BRIDGEPORT GENERATION NOW, SEIU 1199 NE will rally for expanded mental health services in Bridgeport and all communities of color statewide starting at 4 p.m. at Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center, 1635 Central Ave, Bridgeport
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
AG TONG and National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) President and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine will co-host a national convening with the Attorney General Alliance centered on countering anti-AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) hate on Tuesday, May 4 from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Watch
THE AVALONIA LAND CONSERVANCY in collaboration with UConn and CT Sea Grant will be offering a four-part webinar series on climate change and forests. To Register.
- May 12 - “Experimenting with Climate-Adaptive Forestry Practices: Challenges and Opportunities,” led by Christopher Riely, a conservationist and licensed forester who works on projects in southern New England through his company, Sweet Birch Consulting LLC.
- June 9 - “Brave New Worlds for Trees: Assisted Migration and the Study of the Hoffman Preserve,” led by Juliana Barrett, extension educator and coastal habitat specialist with CT Sea Grant and UConn Extension.
PODCASTS
 Three Freshman Lawmakers On Their First Year In Congress
Politico’s Eugene Daniels discusses the conversations he had with three representatives from across the aisle: Byron Donalds, Nikema Williams and Ritchie Torres. LISTEN
CREAM & SUGAR
Opinion, Analysis and Other News
 Opinion: When Data Becomes An Excuse To Prevent Change
Ellen Andrews writes that it’s one thing to look at data, but another to endlessly reexamine it as a means of avoiding making tough decisions on health care policy. Read more
Analysis: The State Tax Compromise We Might See
Hearst Connecticut's Dan Haar comments. CT Post has more
Editorial: Don’t Dive In Yet On Digital Advertising Tax
The Day Editorial Board has more
Opinion: Bidenism Will Wash Over Connecticut
The Day's David Collins takes a look at Connecticut Republicans and lingering Trumpism. The Day has more
GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR'S DAY
The governor and lieutenant governor did not release public schedules in advance.
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 YOUTH PROGRAM FACILITATOR – The Center for Latino Progress seeks an individual to facilitate workshops for high-school-age youth in the areas of social-emotional learning, career exploration, pre-vocational skills training, and project learning work experience. FOR MORE INFO AND TO APPLY
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