CCA Statement in Response to Dobbs v. Jackson
The Center for Children’s Advocacy condemns, in no uncertain terms, the United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, overturning Roe v. Wade. For the first time in the …
CCA Statement on Uvalde, TX School Shooting
Number of school shootings in the United States since 1970: 1322 resulting in 426 student deaths and 1,225 injuriesNumber of fatalities in school shootings since 1970: 681Number of children massacred …
CCA Statement on the Shooting in Buffalo
CCA stands in solidarity with the victims, their families, and the Black community over the horrific shooting that took place in Buffalo this weekend. It goes without saying that nobody …
CCA Attorney Bonnie Roswig Helps Secure $3M Settlement for Low-Income Energy Consumers
Avangrid, the parent company of United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas, has agreed to pay a $3 million settlement to resolve claims that the utility company neglected to provide low-income …
CCA Lauds Passage of HUSKY Expansion in State Budget
During the 2022 legislative session, one of CCA’s top legislative priorities was the expansion of Connecticut’s HUSKY (Medicaid) insurance program to cover all undocumented youth until age 19. While this …
After Approval of Sheff Settlement, Attention Turns to Suburban Districts
Following the approval of the Sheff v. O’Neill settlement agreement in March, attention has turned to suburban school districts and their participation in the Open Choice program. The settlement agreement contains new …
CCA to Legislators: Every Child Deserves Health insurance
The Center for Children’s Advocacy has long advocated for expanding Connecticut’s HUSKY health insurance coverage to all low-income children in the state, regardless of immigration status. During the 2021 session, …
CCA Attorney Marisa Halm Honored With CT Law Tribune’s “Game Changer” Award
CCA Attorney Marisa Halm has been named as one of the recipients of the Connecticut Law Tribune’s 2022 “Game Changer” award. The Game Changer award is given yearly to attorneys …
