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We Did It! 2025 Legislative Wins for Climate, Labor, and Justice
The 2025 Connecticut legislative session is a wrap—and thanks to your advocacy, we’re celebrating major victories for climate, labor, and justice. From passing bills that strengthen state climate planning to protecting clean energy programs and advancing workers’ rights, this year’s wins are a testament to the power of collective action. Read on for a full recap of the bills we fought for, what passed, and where we go from here.
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Join Us for “Protect Our Kids: A Rally for Carbon Free and Healthy Schools in Bridgeport”
May 14, 2022 The Bridgeport Carbon Free & Healthy Schools Steering Committee will formally launch its campaign at the 2022 Bridgeport School Volunteer Day. The Fairfield County Building Trades and other volunteers will work on campus improvements from 9:00 am-1:00 pm and a press event will follow at 11:00 am. The Steering Committee is composed…
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Op-Ed: A 100% renewable energy economy would be win-win-win for Connecticut.
Op-ed by our Executive Director Aziz Dehkan and William Herschel of Verogy: A 100% renewable energy economy would be win-win-win for Connecticut. “A study from Stanford University has put to rest some of the myths surrounding renewable energy and highlighted the benefits of a 100% clean energy power economy. The researchers reported state-specific benefits that Connecticut will reap by…
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CRCJ 2021 Annual Report
A reporting of CRCJ’s 2021 activities.
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Video: “Changing the Future: An Online Discussion on How You Can Influence Policymaking in Connecticut”
On October 12, 2021, the Roundtable held a webinar with panelists from across Connecticut who had connections to the legislative process. Together, they discussed how individuals and coalitions can rise to the challenge of getting an idea turned into a bill that the state legislature would be willing to consider and bring to the floor for a vote.
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“Changing the Future” Webinar, Oct. 12, 2021: Read the Event’s Live Tweets
Here’s a thread of the live tweets from our webinar series. “Changing the Future: An Online Discussion on How You Can Play a Role in Influencing the Way Laws are Made in Connecticut.” Big thanks to our panelists: Sen. Julie Kushner, Jonathan Harris, Nate Brown and Sarah Ganong. #BeTheChange
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Showing Up for One Another: A Mutual Aid Conversation for Environmental Justice & Community Resilience
Part of CRCJ’s Community Resilience Planning Workshop Series Tonight, the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) hosts a virtual Community Resilience Planning Mutual Aid Conversation, bringing together advocates from across the state to ask a grounding question: How can we support one another through this moment? This conversation is part of CRCJ’s ongoing Community…
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Workers Deserve Dignity: Advocates Rally Outside Governor Lamont’s Home for Strike Protection
“This legislation is about power, not just paychecks. Supporting workers on strike—especially those in under-resourced communities—is essential to protecting the right to organize and ensuring working people have a fair shot. When we stand with workers, we strengthen the backbone of our economy.” – Aziz Dehkan, Executive Director Of The Connecticut Roundtable On Climate And Jobs
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HB 5004 – CT Green Economy Act Passes
Major 2025 Legislative Win: HB 5004 Passes in Connecticut HB5004 – AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ASSOCIATED JOB SECTORS (LCO No. 4924) Overview After more than two years of sustained advocacy by the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) and our partners, HB…
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We Did It! 2025 Legislative Wins for Climate, Labor, and Justice
The 2025 Connecticut legislative session is a wrap—and thanks to your advocacy, we’re celebrating major victories for climate, labor, and justice. From passing bills that strengthen state climate planning to protecting clean energy programs and advancing workers’ rights, this year’s wins are a testament to the power of collective action. Read on for a full recap of the bills we fought for, what passed, and where we go from here.
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Join Us for “Protect Our Kids: A Rally for Carbon Free and Healthy Schools in Bridgeport”
May 14, 2022 The Bridgeport Carbon Free & Healthy Schools Steering Committee will formally launch its campaign at the 2022 Bridgeport School Volunteer Day. The Fairfield County Building Trades and other volunteers will work on campus improvements from 9:00 am-1:00 pm and a press event will follow at 11:00 am. The Steering Committee is composed…
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Op-Ed: A 100% renewable energy economy would be win-win-win for Connecticut.
Op-ed by our Executive Director Aziz Dehkan and William Herschel of Verogy: A 100% renewable energy economy would be win-win-win for Connecticut. “A study from Stanford University has put to rest some of the myths surrounding renewable energy and highlighted the benefits of a 100% clean energy power economy. The researchers reported state-specific benefits that Connecticut will reap by…
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CRCJ 2021 Annual Report
A reporting of CRCJ’s 2021 activities.
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Video: “Changing the Future: An Online Discussion on How You Can Influence Policymaking in Connecticut”
On October 12, 2021, the Roundtable held a webinar with panelists from across Connecticut who had connections to the legislative process. Together, they discussed how individuals and coalitions can rise to the challenge of getting an idea turned into a bill that the state legislature would be willing to consider and bring to the floor for a vote.
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“Changing the Future” Webinar, Oct. 12, 2021: Read the Event’s Live Tweets
Here’s a thread of the live tweets from our webinar series. “Changing the Future: An Online Discussion on How You Can Play a Role in Influencing the Way Laws are Made in Connecticut.” Big thanks to our panelists: Sen. Julie Kushner, Jonathan Harris, Nate Brown and Sarah Ganong. #BeTheChange
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Showing Up for One Another: A Mutual Aid Conversation for Environmental Justice & Community Resilience
Part of CRCJ’s Community Resilience Planning Workshop Series Tonight, the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) hosts a virtual Community Resilience Planning Mutual Aid Conversation, bringing together advocates from across the state to ask a grounding question: How can we support one another through this moment? This conversation is part of CRCJ’s ongoing Community…
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Workers Deserve Dignity: Advocates Rally Outside Governor Lamont’s Home for Strike Protection
“This legislation is about power, not just paychecks. Supporting workers on strike—especially those in under-resourced communities—is essential to protecting the right to organize and ensuring working people have a fair shot. When we stand with workers, we strengthen the backbone of our economy.” – Aziz Dehkan, Executive Director Of The Connecticut Roundtable On Climate And Jobs
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HB 5004 – CT Green Economy Act Passes
Major 2025 Legislative Win: HB 5004 Passes in Connecticut HB5004 – AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ASSOCIATED JOB SECTORS (LCO No. 4924) Overview After more than two years of sustained advocacy by the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) and our partners, HB…