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Democrats passed a new COVID-19 relief bill, but Sen. Blumenthal isn’t done fighting

Post author By Michael Clement
Post date March 4, 2021
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal answers questions from a virtual audience at the People’s United Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. Screenshot via event.

The Quinnipiac community asked U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal questions about all the issues on their minds. Here’s what he had to say.

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Hamden Rep. Robyn Porter proposes labor-focused alternative to Gov. Lamont’s marijuana legalization bill

Post author By Emily DiSalvo
Post date February 26, 2021
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Connecticut is pushing marijuana legalization legislation statewide, while local Hamden and New Haven representatives try to ensure the approved bill takes care of marginalized communities.

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