Connecticut residents make the trek to D.C. to discuss federal priorities for their organizations. Topics included workforce development, healthcare, education, veterans, and everything in between.

I’m on the floor at 11pm because Republicans put forth a Farm Bill that cements $187B in SNAP cuts, gives a blanket liability shield to pesticide corporations, rolls back environmental programs & does not address destabilizing tariffs. This Farm Bill does not meet the moment for families & farmers.

More than 50,000 Connecticut residents lost SNAP benefits since the passage of H.R.1, and it is unclear what the USDA is doing to ensure these families don’t fall deeper into hunger. Grateful for the actions taken by Gov. Lamont to keep CT families fed.

The Benefits Advisors at EBSA serve all Americans–from navigating health & retirement plans to handling claim denials. Despite the tremendous return on investment, the Admin is proposing $10M cuts to the program. Today, Labor AS Aronowitz committed to prioritizing the program despite proposed cuts.

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Changes made by Secretary McMahon will result in thousands of public sector employees being disqualified from student loan forgiveness. She may not have answers, but CT has an Attorney General who is challenging these new restrictive rules.

At a time of high teacher shortages, policies of this administration to reclassify “professional degrees” makes it more difficult for new, diverse teachers to afford the necessary advanced degrees to serve in their communities.

It’s “Fly-in" season at the U.S. Capitol and CT05 constituents, organizations and advocates traveled to DC to bring their concerns directly to Congress. These meetings are an essential part of the legislative process.

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Another week, another wrap.
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Highlights from the week:
1️⃣ Update on Iran
2️⃣ Meriden YMCA Head Start site visit 
3️⃣ CCSU Veterans Center
4️⃣ New Britain City Hall
5️⃣ SEIU Member mtg
6️⃣ Greater Danbury Chamber breakfast 
7️⃣ Summer 2026 Internship Applications

I secured $14.5 MILLION for local community projects last year, and just submitted this year’s requests for improvements in public infrastructure, climate resilience, public health and more! 📰Read more: kevinmullin.house.gov/2026/05/22/r...

I hurt my back last week and can’t work much as a result. Pls share my works and adopt creatures if you’re able to 👀👉👈 ladamaluna.com #independentartist #traditionalart #darkart #artprints #homedecor #creaturedrawings #pocartist #mexicanartist #illustrations #collectibleart #cryptidart #witchyart

📣 TOMORROW - Science POP: Grand Final Join us to support the two finalists representing the Douglas Research Centre! *** 📣 DEMAIN - Science POP : Grande finale Venez nombreux soutenir les deux finalistes qui représentent le Centre de recherche Douglas ! douglas.research.mcgill.ca/calendar/ent...

Dance Like He Is Dead... 🍾🥂

🚨CLONESTAR TRANSMISSION🚨 Rekha Sharma. Battlestar Galactica. Star Trek Discovery. Big genre energy. If you love science fiction television, #BattlesrarGalactica, & #StarTrekDiscovery, hit play. 📺 youtu.be/fGO3_9xAhpE 🎧 Also available wherever you get your podcasts.

The corruption from the Trump Administration is sick. He’s negotiating against himself right now for $10 billion settlement. And it doesn’t stop there. They are out for themselves and the Trump family — not the American people. And the cuts from HR 1 prove it!

🗣️ "I was so nervous!" Pep Guardiola says his speech to his players was a 'disaster' when he told them he was leaving Man City 🥺

Republicans in Washington have worked day and night to raise costs for families like mine. Now they're doubling down, threatening even deeper cuts to Medicaid, so they can pay for their war and continue handing out tax breaks to billionaires. - Theresa Luoni @unrigoureconomy.bsky.social

Check out this GMB Money Minute! 🚀

Feeling inspired by the incredible energy + ❤️ from mi familia at our Latinos for Fiona event. A powerful day centered on community, culture, and standing together for dignity, opportunity, and respect. Thank you to the labor leaders, grassroots organizers, and local and state elected officials in CA

Someone measure Kevin Knight’s vertical! CAUSE GOTDAMN. ✈️ #AEWDynamite

*blasts 80s madonna* my dad: oh snap! what you know about this??? me:

Our time will be here soon enough 😥 (via @the_naked_snake)

It is one of my favorite halls of Kyiv Picture Gallery. The gallery is housed in the former mansion of Fedir Tereshchenko (1832–1894), a Ukrainian industrialist and art collector. I visited it today to see a new exhibition. Ukraine hides so many treasures.

WELL, IT'S "STATE OF THE UNION (STFU)" MONDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp

Okay folks it’s hot out there so we need to talk about #bees and #water. Please #repost / #share. Thank you for caring. BEES NEED WATER! BEES GET STUCK IN AND DIE IN WATER! Here’s what you need to know! Given that they can collect water, their nectar based diet and their ability to generate… 1/11

"This war — the preliminary estimates say that it's costing a billion dollars a day," said @nancyayoussef.bsky.social.

This morning #ICE kidnappers completely blocked one side of a Middle #Tennessee highway while racially profiling drivers and violating their rights. The individuals in this video were #US citizens and they were not detained. #police #humanrights #law

Sophy Ridge: "There is an argument that the Starmer project started with a political project, which was to expel what they would describe as the far left from the Labour party, right?" When its safe to start noticing things.

#NOW‼️ Crowds CHEER as Detainee is released from Delaney Hall ICE detention facility amid Hunger and Labor strike by detainees inside‼️

2/3 Galați [pronounced Galatsi] is Romania's 8th biggest city, and also a port on the Danube. As we've seen in the statement, two people suffered minor injuries, so it could have been a lot worse. This is the moment the Russian UAV hit the apartment block in Romania.

Un viewer Markdown natif pour macOS — pas d'Electron, pas d'onglet navigateur. Barre espace pour un aperçu immédiat, table des matières, recherche, et intégration Quick Look dans le Finder. https://github.com/pluk-inc/md-preview.app

Un outil né d'une simple carte trouvée en naviguant sur le net. Résultat : un générateur de réseaux de transport interactif, entièrement dans le navigateur. https://iamnoman.com/transit

One year ago, StandWithUs Israel Executive Director Michael Dickson responded to the antisemitic domestic terror attack in Washington, D.C., that murdered Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky.

🔥 HOUSE OF WORSHIP LONDON 🔥 Monday with Mistress Sheba 🔱 The season of devotion begins. Longer surrender. Lower tribute. Higher pleasure. Mention “chalice” to unlock it… 🔱 🔗tinyurl.com/InvitationHOW

Trump readies military for deployment in Minneapolis with possible Insurrection Act declaration tonight. Tim Walz similarly readies the National Guard to defend ICE and tamp down protesters. #minneapolis #trump #ice #news #politics

Promising news for the price of gas, Prime Minister Carney's latest plan to create a lot more investment in Canada, a sign of the times for young home buyers, and another big price jump at the grocery store...in your April 17 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

[INDIE ALERT] 📢 ArcheAge Chronicles by XLGames ArcheAge Chronicles delivers an immersive experience that will capture players' hearts, whether they are newcomers to the setting or seasoned adventurers. Wishlist store.steampowered.com/app/3218230 #indiegame #indiedev

With the buzz around the new #Hoppers movie, it’s time to celebrate the North American #beaver! 🦫 Watch our video and learn more from our Nonprofit Partner, the Beaver Institute: beaverinstitute.org/learn-about-beavers/climate-change/

🚀 InterLink is more than just a blockchain — it’s a complete Web3 ecosystem designed for the future. Through daily engagement, community participation, and innovative solutions like the InterLink Visa Card, users can unlock exciting opportunities and maximize their rewards #InterLink #ITLG #ITL

We've done it before, and we can do it again

This Royal Service SS guy said this is what he'd like to do to Vance.... Cracked me up

No one ver believes you until those vibes hit home

À #Paris, lors de la finale de la Ligue des champions entre Arsenal et le PSG, des émeutes ont éclaté avec la participation des supporters du club parisien. Pendant que les équipes jouaient au Puskás Aréna de Budapest

VIA reichwingwatch This is capitalism in its rawest form... Not “how many lives will be lost?” but “will this move the needle on my portfolio?” This is the system working exactly as designed. Human lives are the expendable. Wall Street profits is the constant.

Folks trying to deal with Sheryl today

👮‍♂️Continúa la operación policial en Torrelavega Ya son 19 detenidos. Fuentes policiales confirman a RTVE que se espera que la cifra supere los 30 detenidos. Es el resultado de la macrooperación contra el tráfico de drogas, armas y blanqueo 🎙️@oscar_ortizc 📹️ Daniel García

Found The Disney Princess CRT TV for $40 at Goodwill!

It’s evoking something, I’m not sure what but

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What did you do before joining the #boilermakers? Shaka Daniel L-5 found his opportunity through the boilermakers.

Looking at the current cabinet, there’s only one thing to do. Campaign for Monty Brewster to stand for leader of the Labour Party.

400 Years Is Crazy #charliegtv #charliegtvai #detroit #sora

On Memorial Day we honor those people who have fallen dedicating their lives to protecting others and defending the principles of human rights, freedom, respect, & equality. There is nothing more brave than being willing to risk your own safety to protect others. #sunnydayscoot #memorialday

Eat the blatantly obvious Decisive Strike (despite having an Ebony Mori) as an assertion of dominance #DeadbyDaylight

Report of direct hit by missile on residential building in Kyiv. Fires in central Kyiv (video). Kh-101 cruise missiles launched by Tu-95 strategic bombers earlier maybe incoming to Kyiv. Further drone attacks expected, more ballistics possible.

Don't miss our #volunteer open day on Friday 10th April! Meet the team, see how you can get involved with our events and education activities, try some of our practical skill work and enjoy a guided walk. #volunteeringopportunity #cambridgeshire #huntingdon #forestschool #guidedwalk #schoolvisit

Your voice is your vote Register to vote by June 22nd to vote in the Arizona primary or check to make sure you are an active voter at my.arizona.vote/

#peabobryson #r&b #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/ht8elstv

"He's going to let you show up and take a picture of him wearing a hard hat and carrying a hammer and pretending he's a carpenter but he won't have time to take questions" Pierre Poilievre says Mark Carney has been in hiding since Friday since learning Canada had slipped into a technical recession