End of Session Housing Update
HB 6633 (which included Fair Share zoning reform) was passed by the Housing Committee but ran into major opposition in the full legislature. A stripped- down version of Fair Share was included in
End of Session Mental Health Update
Human Services and Appropriations Committees voted in support of expanding HUSKY to all income-eligible individuals regardless of immigration status up to age 18 through HB6616. While the bill was not called for a
End of Session Gun Violence Prevention Update
GHIAA leaders called on lawmakers to allocate $20 million to community-based organizations doing gun violence prevention work in Connecticut’s urban centers. Governor Lamont countered with $2.5 million in his budget. We are pleased
End of Session Environmental Justice Update
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
End of Session Education Update
On June 7, 2023 the CT legislature passed H.B. 5003 with an additional $150 million going to educational funding through the Educational Cost Sharing formula. Furthermore, this formula will be fully funded in fiscal
A Trio of Organizers Join CLJ
Rev. Jocelyn Gardner Spencer comes to CLJ from New Haven where she served as Senior Minister of United Church on the Green. She is a faith leader with over a decade of experience moving congregations
Rev. Isaac Lawson’s New Role
It is with admiration and support that the Center for Leadership and Justice says goodbye to Rev. Isaac Lawson. Four years ago Isaac was hired to fill a joint role at CLJ and Immanuel Congregational
GHIAA Organizer Moves On
It is with some sadness that we report that GHIAA Organizer, Cesar Aleman, is moving on from CLJ. However, we ask that you join us in celebrating the great opportunity awaiting Cesar. In Cesar's own
Big Win On Welfare Liens Campaign!
After a hard-fought legislative campaign that was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, GHIAA received word that Gov. Lamont signed H.B. 6516 into law on March 4, 2021, effectively putting a long-overdue end to welfare liens
2021 Legislative toolkit links
Welfare Lien Action Alert - Appropriations (012721) 2021 GHIAA Legislative Toolkit FINAL 2021 Legislative Fact Sheet Criminal Justice Campaign.clean slate DSS Welfare Lien Recoveries Division CLJ Welfare Liens in Connecticut Housing Campaign.welfare liens FINAL Welfare