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Connecticut Approves $2.8M for Planned Parenthood, Nonprofits

2/25/2025

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Connecticut legislators have taken a bold step by approving a $2.8 million funding package for Planned Parenthood and over 20 nonprofits, overcoming Republican resistance. This crucial bill, passed with a 94-49 vote, counters federal funding cuts and champions support for immigrants and the LGBTQ community. It also empowers University of Connecticut athletes to earn compensation, keeping pace with NCAA reforms.

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Connecticut legislators have taken a bold step by approving a $2.8 million funding package for Planned Parenthood and over 20 nonprofits, overcoming Republican resistance. This crucial bill, passed with a 94-49 vote, counters federal funding cuts and champions support for immigrants and the LGBTQ community. It also empowers University of Connecticut athletes to earn compensation, keeping pace with NCAA reforms.