Clean Slate
In 2021, GHIAA worked with allies from CONECT and ACLU-CT to fight for and win passage of Clean Slate legislation, which was signed into law that spring. Once implemented, this policy will automatically erase some criminal convictions of people who have returned to the community after incarceration and who remain crime-free for 7-10 years. This […]
Environmental Justice
On June 29, 2023 Governor Ned Lamont signed H.B. 6664 into effect which dissolves MIRA as of July 1. The bill calls for a new board to be commissioned to oversee the Southend trash-to-energy parcel into it’s next phase. The Hartford City Council will get to appoint 5 members to this new board, giving residents […]
House Meetings
What Are House Meetings? House meetings are 60-90 minute listening sessions with a small group of people, facilitated by trained leaders. Through house meetings, we identify issues that are affecting our community. We hear direct impact stories and identify leaders motivated to create positive change. We build connections among leaders and strengthen our relational network. […]