Capitol Dispatch

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Capitol Dispatch embraces Connecticut’s strengths, celebrates the achievements of its citizens, and illuminates the path to progress.

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Hate in schools and session updates 20.05.2025 14:49

Idaho makes a teacher take down an "Everyone is Welcome" sign, because they either don't want everyone to feel welcome, or they just hate millennials. Also, Henry has some updates from the state Senate session.

CT House GOP budget cuts programs CT relies on 19.05.2025 12:46

CT House GOP budget cuts programs CT relies on and updates from the Pratt and Whitney strike, NAACP Day at the Capitol and the impact of Republican Medicaid cuts to CT.

Classroom Blues, Trust Act and session update 07.05.2025 13:30

The Trump administration has no problem with racism in schools; CT democrats call for a stronger Trust Act and what bills did the senate pass last week? Henry has more.

Moving South and Narcan Training 28.04.2025 9:30

Folks movin' south are finding Republican policies kinda make life suck, and an important Narcan training at the capitol. Henry has more.

Republican Abortion Bans Backfire and Protecting the Autism Community 21.04.2025 8:56

In this episode, Henry takes a look at the poor results of Republican-led abortion bans and a new proposed law that would make interactions with cops and those who are autistic much safer.

Trump Cuts Heating Assistance Staff and the Legal Community Sounds Alarm 14.04.2025 13:53

Trump Cuts Heating Assistance Staff and the Legal Community Sounds Alarm

Critical Thinking and More Trump Cuts 09.04.2025 9:38

The party of freedoms just banned critical thinking in college and the Trump administration keeps on cutting. Henry has more.

Republican Policies Lead to Measles Outbreaks...So Yeah That Stinks 02.04.2025 13:09

CT Democrats urge vaccination as Republicans push policies that led to a measles outbreak. And Connecticut's first tech-focused caucus is formed.

Democrats Look to Make CT Affordable ... Republicans Don't Wanna 28.03.2025 14:58

Henry breaks down why Democrats look to make CT affordable ... aaaand Republicans don't wanna. Also, CT residents are NOT Happy with Trump and looking to protect Medicaid and social security

So...what's going on with Medicaid? 17.03.2025 13:57

So... what's going on with Medicaid? Henry Chisholm breaks down the uncertainty and what cuts could mean for CT. Also, in a special report CT Dems agree to provide millions in funding for non-profits as federal funding hangs in the balance.

Child Tax Credit and the Anti-Trump Rally in Hartford 11.03.2025 10:15

Bringing Back the Child Tax Credit, and CT residents rally against Trump

Yankee Institute and DOE attacks 03.03.2025 12:08

The Yankee Institute isn't what you may think, and they just cited a report from a well-known hate group. Also, a special report on the impact of GOP cuts to public education.

Public Health and Black History Month 14.02.2025 18:39

On this week’s episode of Capitol Dispatch, we take a deeper dive into far-right attacks #publichealth in America. Plus, we sit down with State Senator Douglas McCrory. Listen on SoundCloud and YouTube @capitol-dispatch!

Minimum wage and a look back at January 07.02.2025 10:50

Minimum wage and a look back at January by Capitol Dispatch

Busting Crime Rate Myths; Introducing Sen. Paul Honig! 29.01.2025 13:21

On this week's episode of the Capitol Dispatch podcast, we're busting myths about violent crime rates in #CT and across the country.