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Former ACLU leader Nadine Strossen said a new federal antisemitism proposal will expand the definition of the term. She says that will stop criticism, but it won't stop hate.
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Lawmakers in the Vermont House voted Monday to advance a bill that would allow Vermont to go after big oil companies for a share of the cost of cleaning up the damage their products caused by contributing to climate change.
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Children who were due to receive survivors benefits or disability payments instead had that money taken by the state to help cover the cost of their own care. The Department of Children and Families estimated that totaled $5.5 million a year covering 600 children.
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As marginalized populations ponder the future of civil liberties under a U.S. Supreme Court that’s already reversed abortion rights and affirmative action policies, the Legislature is looking to strengthen anti-discrimination laws in Vermont by adding an equal protection clause to the state’s constitution.
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With just a handful of days left in Connecticut’s short legislative session, a House bill that would create a roadmap for electric vehicle rollout is stalling.
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A supermajority of lawmakers in the Vermont House voted Friday to advance a bill that aims to bolster flood resilience in Vermont, with Republicans divided in their support of the policy.
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The AAPI caucus was formed to tackle unique community needs and combat stereotypes.
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A comprehensive bill that strives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change locally advanced in the House with just one week left to pass legislation.
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The proposed $89 annual fee is part of a larger transportation bill already approved by the Senate. But House lawmakers say it's a sticking point.
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A Connecticut program that helps new parents transition to life with a newborn is expanding. The Family Bridge program offers new parents three free visits from a registered nurse, who can provide helpful tips to new parents.