BPRC Chair State Sen. Pat Billie Miller (opinion): Education must be truthful about race (Stamford Advocate)
During debate on House Bill 6762, there was an unfriendly amendment, LCO 9151, introduced to effectively ban teaching race in our schools. We’ve seen states like Alabama, Florida and Kentucky, all which similarly …
Read MoreConnecticut Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Releases the Following Statement Regarding the Expulsion of Tennessee Lawmakers Justin Jones and Justin Pearson
The Connecticut Black and Puerto Rican Caucus released the following statement in response to the expulsion of two Black lawmakers from the Tennessee legislature.
Read MoreRep. Felipe Elected Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Vice Chair
The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus is the most powerful Caucus in the legislature and every issue is a BPRC issue. As we move forward into the long session, it …
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Senator Pat Billie Miller Elected Chair of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus
State Senator Patricia Billie Miller (D-Stamford) announced today she has been voted Chair of the legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC).
Read MoreBlack And Puerto Rican Caucus Announces Nine Legislative Priorities For 2022 Session
The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC) led by Chair, Representative Geraldo Reyes (D-Waterbury) and Vice Chair, Representative Bobby Gibson (D-Bloomfield, Windsor) held a press conference today to announce a …
Read MoreBlack & Puerto Rican Caucus Members Scoring 100 For Environmental Positions in 2021
The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters’ (CTLCV) Environmental Scorecard holds lawmakers accountable for where they stand on issues related to the environment and sets the stage for the next session’s …
Read MoreMcGee Visits with Students and Staff at West Haven High School
Just a couple of days before her first session, State Representative Treneé McGee (D-New Haven/West Haven) was visiting students and staff at West Haven High. She is, after all, a …
Read MoreTaking aim at environmental racism, without mentioning race
Black, Latino and other people of color are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards. President Biden has vowed to address the problem, but his strategy to identify areas that need help …
Read MoreCTDOT Marks Transit Equity Day 2022 with Commitment to Accessible, Clean Transportation
(Newington, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Transportation today will recognize Transit Equity Day 2022 with a renewed commitment to providing equitable transportation for all people. Transit Equity Day is observed annually on …
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