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SEEC Launches Investigation into Allegations of Misuse of State Election Financing by State Rep Harry Arora

“The expenses mentioned in the complaint are all for legitimate payments made to other entities including Google, USPS etc. through a family-owned entity that did not retain any of the funds. To the extent this needs to be clarified in the fillings, our campaign Treasurer will work with the SEEC to do so.” – Harry Arora Continue Reading →

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Senator Kasser Reports on Passage of 5 Bills in State Senate

A third bill that Sen. Kasser was proud to support was the C.R.O.W.N. Act.
“We heard deeply moving and personal stories from colleagues about the pain and shame they and their loved ones have been subjected to…It is unconscionable to discriminate against anyone based on their natural hair or any other characteristic.” – State Senator Alex Kasser Continue Reading →

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SASSER: SB447, “An act concerning the phase-out of the use of school resource officers” would make our school children less safe

“I remember a time not so long ago when parents and teachers were crying out to have police officers in our schools to protect our children. These officers are not only on the school grounds as a layer of protection but also to provide an opportunity for children to interact with police officers on a daily basis. It gives them the reassurance that police officers are human and part of our community, and that they play an important role in our society.” – Patrick Sasser, Stamford Continue Reading →

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LETTER: Fiorello Champions Personal Freedoms but was 1 of Just 9 Reps to Vote against CROWN Act to end Hair Discrimination

“…Black community members testified to the need for these protections based on their personal encounters with threatening comments, hair policing, harsh looks, and even being sent home, or shamed in front of colleagues based on their hair. The Act passed by a whopping 139-9 in Hartford.” – Lorelei O’Hagan Continue Reading →

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Weekly Greenwich Covid-19 Update: Camillo Schedules Vaccine Appointment, Active Cases Down, One Additional Death

Camillo, 58, said that on March 1 at midnight, he looked for an appointment for a vaccine. He said he found Brunswick slots filled up quickly, and was not able to secure one. However, he said he tried again at 6:30am, taking a chance calling the Stamford Hospital phone number. He said that after a half hour wait, was able to secure a vaccine appointment for March 18. Continue Reading →

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