GHIAA sent an open letter to Gov. Lamont this week, urging him to act with urgency to protect vulnerable CT residents from the harm of federal cuts. Of the $500M set aside by the legislature last fall, over 60% remains unspent. Yesterday, leadership announced a plan to carry forward the balance of the fund for use this spring. Let’s keep up the pressure!
With the special legislative session completed in November 2025, GHIAA and our allies have some big wins to celebrate!
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Over 150,000 records erased, giving people hope, jobs, and a real second chance!
From 2021 passage of one of the nation's most progressive clean slate laws to full rollout despite epic tech battles, The Clean Slate campaign has been implemented in CT! So much credit is due to our sister organization, CONECT, the ACLU, and others who did not take their eye off of the ball. GHIAA leaders – you were significant in pushing this bill over the endline in 2021. It takes a village. Organizing works.
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150,000 criminal records expunged through Connecticut’s Clean Slate law, experts say
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MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Over 150,000 criminal records have been expunged due to the Clean Slate law in Connecticut, experts said on Wednesday. The law, created in 2021, clears certain “old…The North Hartford Public Safety Coalition is calling for swift action after two Hartford residents in mental health crisis were killed by HPD: a public briefing from the mayor and chief within 7 days, termination and full review of the officers involved, a stronger non-police mental health crisis response, and full activation of the Police Accountability Review Board.
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Hartford group calls for firing of officers in 2 deadly police shootings
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There are calls for the firing of two Hartford police officers involved in the deadly shootings of two men dealing with mental health crises. That was one of the demands from the community and religio...W4 News - From Listening to Action Press Conference - 3/12/2026 ... See MoreSee Less