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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GHIAA was proud to stand with Connecticut For All at their 2026 campaign launch, demanding that CT lawmakers protect residents in the wake of “the largest transfer of money from the poor to the rich that this country has ever seen with a single law. Addressing this crisis is a matter of political will—Connecticut must protect our state and provide stability for our families.” – CT for All.
Rev. Josh Pawelek spoke on behalf of GHIAA, reaffirming our commitment to standing up for immigrants and organizing for a Connecticut where all our neighbors can live with security and dignity. ... See MoreSee Less
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! ... See MoreSee Less
CLJ staff dreaming, scheming, and evaluating, with lament and laughter. Despair and hope. We’re fired up and ready to go! ... See MoreSee Less