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Lamont and New Britain Legislators Sworn-In
While New Britain legislators began a new two-year term of office, Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) were sworn-in.
Our Revolution to Host Legislative Panel
The Central Connecticut Chapter of Our Revolution has announced that it inviting the public to attend a legislative panel discussion.
New Britain’s Blue Wave
Excitement and enthusiasm reverberated in New Britain after the results of the 2018 election showed a blue wave of Democratic wins locally.
New Britain Legislators and Residents Celebrate Polish Day at the Capitol
New Britain legislators and residents joined many others at the State Capitol to celebrate the 227th Anniversary of the 1791 Polish Constitution, widely regarded, along with the United States Constitution, as an historic advance in world history toward democracy. Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman (D-CT), State Senator Theresa Bielinski Gerratana (D-6), State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), […]
Top 10 of 2017: #6 – Local Activists and Elected Officials Opposed Plans to Take Away Health Care Coverage
Many important stories have been covered by the New Britain Progressive in 2017. It may be difficult to name only a few articles as the top stories of the year, but there are a few the New Britain Progressive would like to share as our Top Ten. Other Top Ten stories can be found at […]
Rep. Tercyak Opposes Republican Budget Plan That Could Cause 3,400 New Britain Residents to Lose Access to Medicaid Health Care
New Britain State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26) hosted a press conference this week to object to the Republican State Budget recently approved in the state legislature that he says would jeopardize the health care of tens of thousands of Connecticut residents, which would put thousands of New Britain residents at risk. The state legislature’s Republicans […]
New Britain Rally Held to “Stop Trumpcare, Save Healthcare”
About 70 people rallied in front of Access Health in New Britain to voice their opposition to Republican plans to cut access to health care and to express support for expanding health care access. The rally, to “Stop Trumpcare, Save Healthcare,” was announced by organizers as a joint effort of the New Britain Democrats, Our […]
Democratic Legislators Announce Approval of Funding for New Columbus Commons Housing Construction
New Britain state legislators announced the approval of funding for a mixed-use development on the site of New Britain’s old police station. Senator Terry Gerratana (D-New Britain), Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-New Britain), Peter Tercyak (D-New Britain), Representative Rick Lopes (D-New Britain) announced the new building, which will be called “Columbus Commons.” Senator Gerratana, in announcing […]
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Poland Opens on Broad Street
Press Pool Article Polish Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Piotr Wilczek, was in New Britain to officially open the new Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Poland at 55 Broad Street in New Britain. Mr. Darek Barcikowski has been named as the Honorary Consul. “It’s great that we’ll have a Polish Consulate in New Britain!” said Rep. […]
New Britain Residents Rally Against Republican Health Care Repeal
Press Pool Story New Britain residents were among the hundreds of people who rallied at the State Capitol on January 15th to oppose Republican plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act, a move that would cost many New Britain residents their health care coverage and weaken health care for many more. The rally was called […]