January 2019
Top 10 of 2018: #2 – Hayes Makes History
History was made in the 2018 election as Democrat Jahana Hayes became the first African-American Democrat to represent Connecticut in Congress.
LWV Legislative Breakfast Announced
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters has announced that it is holding its Legislative Breakfast with area state legislators in January.
Sanchez Named Chair of Education Committee
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has been named as the Chair of the state House of Representatives’ Education Committee.
Top 10 of 2018: #3 – Stewart Budget Increases Taxes and Freezes Education
Stewart used her powers in the city’s strong mayor system to put her original proposed budget into effect, including the tax increase and education freeze.
Emancipation Proclamation Day Celebrated
The Black Ministers Alliance rang in the New Year with New Britain’s 2019 annual celebration of Emancipation Proclamation Day.
Happy New Year, 2019!
Happy New Year to the New Britain community from the New Britain Progressive! New Year’s Day is a great time to take a break from the troubles of the world, all of the terrible and troubling news and worries from the rest of the year, and to take a step back and image how the […]