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Did this year's General Assembly session produce any legislation aimed at the state's rapidly aging population that benefits all of us? For the People is going to start unpacking some of the results of the 2024 General Assembly session with our colleagues from @AARPCT. Hear about new legislation that may be affecting you - whether you are old enough to be an AARP member or not!

Who wants to @VisitConnecticut - or even 'stay-cation' here, you ask? Well - last year Connecticut welcomed 68 million travelers exploring the state, generating over $1.1 billion in revenue across our 169 cities and towns. How are we going to beat that in 2024 and beyond?? We'll clue you in as For the People chats up Connecticut's new uniquely experienced and home grown Director of Tourism!

Who wants to come to Connecticut - or 'stay-cation' here, you ask? Well - last year Connecticut welcomed 68 million travelers exploring the state, generating over $1.1 billion - with a 'B' - in revenue across our 169 cities and towns. How are we going to beat that in 2024 and beyond?? We'll clue you in as we bring in Connecticut's uniquely experienced and home grown Director of Tourism to discuss.Then we'll continue our Pride Month series introducing Equality CT - a queer-led, grassroots

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In this podcast episode, Jerry Pratt, Economic Development Officer, interviews Jim Duncan with Clearwater Trails Initiative (CTI) a non-profit society with community-based efforts aimed at developing and maintaining recreational trails within the county. These trails can encompass various types, including hiking, biking, equestrian, and cross-country skiing trails. The initiative involve local government, community organizations, volunteers, and other stakeholders working together to enhance

Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug cover the latest in Windsor Arena and Roseland redevelopments, muse a bit about public consultations and discuss the controversy over an interrupted delegation at the GECDSB meeting.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

Local legends Pangea spoke to Jon about their newly released album and their upcoming show in Bridgeport!

It's the first weekend of June and that means it's Pride Month, so listen in as we participate in an engaging and empowering conversation with Connecticut State Rep Dominique E. Johnson - proudly serving Norwalk and Westport. After being out for over three decades, hear how Rep. Johnson advocates for some of the youngest and most marginalized members of our LGBTQ+ communities, and her views on how we can do better.Then due to a technical issue, we're replaying last week's second and third segments

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Suffolk AME Executive Vice President Tom Moran speaks with Suffolk County Fire Marshal Ryan Fischer.

Tune in and learn more about a health issue impacting over 30,000 individuals across the state - epilepsy - with two knowledgeable reps from the Epilepsy Foundation of CT touting their upcoming golf tourney and this summer's Camp Courage - and we'll meet a rep from BioHaven who will help see if you are qualified for that company's two latest epilepsy studies.

Jon, Frazier and Doug are your panelists today. Your topics this week: Brian Masse's National Urban Park Private Member's Bill hits a snag, funding for the civic esplanade is delayed, and new population estimates for Windsor-Essex.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

Brian Wallach's life changed when he was diagnosed with ALS at just 37. He and his wife, Sandra Abrevaya, used their political skills from the Obama White House to begin advocating for the cause. Katie Couric is one of the executive producers for a documentary featuring the couple, "For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign."

Today we're going to open luring you out to Oxford on June 1 for one of the Naugatuck Valley and Shoreline's biggest celebrations benefiting BHCare - A Chance to Shine. The funds raised at this huge family event and the online auction happening now will help countless children, adults and families in your community as they strive to recover from mental illness, substance use, domestic violence and other health-risk behaviors.Then we'll pivot to learn more about a health issue impacting over 30,000

Special guest neuroscientist Robert Love shares groundbreaking research and expert advice on how to keep your mind and memory sharp as you age. Tune in for invaluable tips on aging well and enhancing your mental health. Catch all episodes of Gurvey's Law on GurveysLaw.com, Apple Podcasts, Audioboom, or your favorite podcast platform.

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Are you loving your downtown? We're chatting about the teachers and tireless cheerleaders for Connecticut’s downtowns and village centers who are part of CT Main Street Center. Recognizing our downtowns serve as the social and economic heart of our communities, find out how this agency is helping others understand the significant impact thriving main streets have on our towns and cities.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut just welcomed a new chief executive officer, and we connected to bring you one of her first media interviews! Listen to what this accomplished attorney and human resources executive has to say, learn about her lifelong connections to the Girl Scout movement, and how she plans to put her unique stamp on its leadership here in Connecticut.

Parisa Norouzi, Daniel del Pielago