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 to share that the bipartisan budget passed by the House and Senate, and signed by the Governor, included $22 million over the biennium for gun violence prevention. The advocacy of GHIAA leaders and our coordinating role among our many allied organizations were essential to achieving this success.