Earlier this month GHIAA leaders testified in support of YIGBY (Yes in God’s Backyard) legislation that would make it easier for religious institutions to develop their properties to meet some of the affordable housing needs in the state. Listen below to Rev. Ellis Miller, Rev. Liza Arulampalam, Carrie Howe, Rev. D Littlepage, Cori Mackey, and Peter Benner.
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…