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Town Hall with Rep. Bumgardner
Big thank you "The Place" and those who were able to make the town hall. We had great discussion on request in regards to Pilot funding, housing, homelessness, parental rights, minors and medical decisions, education funding, juvenile justice and age of arrest. Much more to talk about stay tune for next town hall and upcoming Facebook Live. |
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Funding for New London
1. New London Police Department to receive $109,673 for their departments purchase of body cameras, dash cameras, and video storage devices.
2. Garde Arts Center receiving $4 million for their renovation and expansion of Mercer Community Hall.
3. Planned Parenthood New London to receive $2,020,096 for relocation, renovation and expansion to 467 Ocean Avenue
The Community Investment Fund (CIF) supports economic development in historically underserved communities across Connecticut. It will award up to $875 million to eligible municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and community development corporations serving these areas.
Funding is available for a range of initiatives, including capital improvements (e.g., brownfield remediation, affordable housing, infrastructure upgrades, clean energy, and facility rehabilitation), small business support (e.g., microloans, gap financing, and start-up funding), and project planning (e.g., community engagement, feasibility studies, and budget development).
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Appropriations Committee Meeting
This past week the Appropriations Committee held Appropriations Deficiency Meeting to address and review agencies that are projected to exceed their current budget allocations for the fiscal year. This meeting allows legislators to examine funding shortfalls—also known as deficiencies—in specific departments or programs, assess the causes, and begin discussions on potential adjustments or supplemental funding to ensure essential services continue without disruption. |
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Tax Equity Event
This week, the Connecticut Tax Equity Caucus held a press conference at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford to advocate for progressive tax reforms. Coinciding with Tax Day, the event focused on proposals to increase taxes on the state's wealthiest residents, aiming to address fiscal challenges and promote economic equity.
- Capital Gains Tax Increase: Advocates called for higher taxes on capital gains to ensure that investment income is taxed more equitably.
- Expansion of the Child Tax Credit: The caucus pushed for an expanded child tax credit to provide greater financial support to families, particularly those with lower incomes.
- Overriding Fiscal Guardrails: There was discussion about overriding existing fiscal constraints to allow for increased investment in public services and infrastructure.
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Great New Youth Programs
Great new program I happened to stop by to visit this month - Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Future, Inc. (New Youth Program) Founded by Darnel Williams
Art with Aimee (Grades K–5) & Art with AV (Grades 5–8)
- Art with Aimee (Grades K–5)
Little hands. Big imagination. Beautiful results.
This joyful, hands-on art program gives young students a space to explore, express, and grow through art. Guided by the amazing Aimee Elizabeth, each session is bursting with color, fun, and learning — all in a warm, welcoming space.
Best of all? It’s 100% FREE!
Schedule:
Tuesdays: Grades K–2
Thursdays: Grades 3–5
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, New London, CT
Art with AV (Grades 5–8)
Where creativity meets culture, business, and bold self-expression.
Our brand-new middle school program launched with incredible energy — and we’re just getting started! Students will dive into hands-on projects, study artists like Basquiat, Van Gogh, and Haring, and prepare for our Final Art Gala, where they’ll showcase and sell their work — keeping 100% of the profits.
Schedule: Tuesdays | 4:30–6:00 PM
Location: Madry Temple Church, New London, CT
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Rollin' with Rep. Nolan - Connecticut Tenants UnionOn this week's Rollin' with Rep. Nolan, I was joined by Luke M. Harrison, Vice President of the Connecticut Tenants Union.
The focus of our conversation was on Just Cause eviction protection, which prevents "no fault" evictions, where landlords use their power to evict residents even if they are upstanding tenants.
Luke said the reason for these evictions can be because a tenant is calling for housing code enforcement or if you try to hold a tenant meeting to potentially form a union.
To be clear, this does not mean that landlords cannot evict tenants for things like not paying rent or nuisance evictions - Just Cause only applies when landlords are not accusing tenants of doing anything wrong.
To push for Just Cause legislation, Luke encouraged support for HB 6889 - please reach out to your legislators to ask them to sponsor this bill!
Thanks so much to Luke for joining for an informative conversation!
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| You can watch my full conversation with Luke here! |
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HUSKY Expansion
I was proud to stand together this week at a press conference for justice, equity, and compassion in Connecticut’s healthcare system. The current policy leaves undocumented youth over 15 without access to HUSKY Medicaid — and that has real, painful consequences for families across our state.
We called this press conference because silence is not an option. Because every day that this gap remains, teens go without treatment, families are pushed into crisis, and our values as a state are called into question.
This is not about politics — it’s about people. It’s about protecting youth who are part of our schools, neighborhoods, and future. It’s about living up to the principle that healthcare is a human right.
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Free, Enhanced Cancer Screenings for Firefighters
I am happy to announce with many City of New London, Connecticut Officials, Office of Governor Ned Lamont Comptroller Sean Scanlon New London Firefighters, IAFF Local 1522, Union Officers that effective May 1, 2025, the State of Connecticut is expanding the benefits it provides to firefighters to include free, enhanced cancer screenings.
That means More than 900 firefighters enrolled in the state employee health plan and Partnership Plan will now have free access to a comprehensive, full-body scan once every two years.
Due to repeated exposure to smoke, toxic chemicals, and carcinogens in the line of duty, evidence has shown that firefighters have a greater prevalence of cancer than the general population.
These heroes have high-risk jobs and keep our communities safe - the last thing they need to worry about is navigating their healthcare.
Early detection is key to successful treatment outcomes, and these regular screenings will help keep them healthy and keep their minds at ease.
Any firefighter enrolled on the state employee health plan or Partnership Plan who is seeking more information can visit carecompass.ct.gov to connect with a representative, schedule an appointment, and find providers in their area.
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Recognizing HOPE Inc.
Happy to recognize what an incredible asset HOPE Inc. is to our city. Their commitment to helping New London residents get into safe, stable, and affordable homes is not just impactful—it’s transformative. Congratulations to Tamiequa Knowles & Family.
Thank you to Stacey Smith Executive Director H.O.P.E., Inc. And your Awesome Team that helped bring this to fruition. Thank you to CHFA CEO Nandini Natarajan, Director Felix Reyes, Mayor Passero, DOH Commisioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno, Congressman Joe Courtney and all the great people that helped make this dream come true.
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National Librarian Day
Shoutout to the incredible librarians of Connecticut! From guiding us to our next great read to preserving knowledge for future generations, you all make our communities smarter, more connected, and foster spaces where curiosity thrives. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to intellectual freedom.
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If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at my Capitol office at 860-240-8512 or email me at Anthony.Nolan@cga.ct.gov. Don't forget to "Like" my official Facebook page and follow me on Twitter for news and legislative updates.
Sincerely,
Anthony Nolan
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