Republican Looks To Become First Latino Elected To State’s 5th Congressional District
Republican Ruben Rodriguez is looking to become the first Puerto Rican and Latino to be elected to Congress to represent […]
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UConn research team looks at lessons learned two years after Hurricane Maria
inadequacies in response by connecticut agencies contributed to crisis
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Latinos still face challenges to achieve political equality
Former Mayor Eddie Perez loses three-way democratic primary in Hartford; what it reveals about Hispanics, Latinos in politics
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CT Hispanic Democratic Caucus endorses Russo for Middletown Mayor
The CT Hispanic Democratic Caucus (CHDC) endorsed Bill Russo for Mayor of Middletown. Russo is only the fourth candidate for
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The El Paso Mass Shooting: Could It Happen in Connecticut?
“The current political climate is emboldening hate groups. Connecticut is not immune to it.”
Steve Hernandez, CWCS
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5 things Connecticut residents need to know about the new plastic bag tax
Consumers will have to take their own shopping bags or pay 10 cents per bag at the store to carry
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CT Latinos: The El Paso attack is an attack on all of us
“Trump sees an invasion, we see families that deserve dignity.”
Evelyn Mantilla, CT Latinas en Resistance
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Executive branch workforce close to gender parity, but racial disparities remain
“The people of the state of Connecticut value diversity and demand equity across gender and race/ethnicity…”
Kevin P. Lembo, Comptroller
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State Representative Edwin Vargas discusses the legislative session, state budget
State Representative, Edwin Vargas (D-Hartford) spoke with Identidad Latina’s Maricarmen Cajahuaringa. Let’s talk about the state’s new budget, which went
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Proposed changes to SNAP could have a huge impact on Connecticut, including Latinos
“The Trump administration has no problem wasting taxpayer dollars on tax breaks for the rich, gratuitous parades and golf outings, but decides to cut corners when it comes to food for families in need?”
-William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General
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Puerto Ricans won a battle but war remains say Connecticut leaders
“The citizens of the island are sending a message…they want a government that is going to work for them not their pockets.”
-Ruben Rodriguez, Republican candidate for Congress, Fifth District
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Connecticut lawmakers tour migrant detention facilities along US-Mexico border
Within the past week, Connecticut lawmakers toured migrant detention facilities along the U.S.-Mexico border and in southern Florida, describing what