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Kevin Coughlin

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Comms Dir for CT Senate Democrats. Just trying to read the news, learn something every now and then, and not be inundated with fascists

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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Four young people taken by ICE at Tweed and Bradley in three weeks. No criminal records. All here legally. Held two to three weeks, then released. There was never a case. ctmirror.org/2026/09/28/r...
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Recent ICE arrests at CT airports draw officials' ire
Elected officials pointed to how public spaces like courthouses, city streets and bus stops that have been targeted by ICE in recent weeks.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Trump is drafting an order letting a political committee veto NIH research grants on ideology. CT institutions got just under $800M in NIH money this year. Yale: $678M across 1,102 awards. UConn: $88.4M. Disease treatment, rare disorder research, all of it now runs through a loyalty test.
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President Trump is threatening NIH grants again. Here's how it could affect Connecticut
Yale and UConn get millions of dollars in National Institutes of Health grants.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
CT electric bills: down over 10%. National average: up 5%. We went from 5th most expensive to 12th, now cheaper than NY, MA and RI. Only four other states saw any decrease at all. capitoldispatch.substack.com/p/ct-electri...
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CT Electric Bills Fall 10% as National Rates Climb
Connecticut’s residential electric bills fell over the past year while rates rose nationally, dropping the state out of the 10 most expensive states for electricity
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Masked federal agents walked into the Meriden courthouse yesterday, pepper sprayed one woman and put another in an ambulance. CT law bans the masks. CT law limits courthouse arrests. They did it anyway. 455 at-large ICE arrests in CT this year and counting ctmirror.org/2026/09/23/c...
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Two people hurt as activists, ICE clash at Meriden courthouse
One woman was pepper-sprayed and another pushed to the ground as ICE agents worked to detain at least one man at the Meriden courthouse.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We spent a year arguing about a duplex. A building that draws as much power as 100,000 homes plugs into the New England grid with no rules at all, and the bill lands in your mailbox. @bobduffct.bsky.social has it right: rules first, then data centers. ctmirror.org/2026/09/21/n...
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Opinion: No new data centers in New England until we write the rules on AI
I am calling for no new data centers anywhere on the New England grid until we have strict laws on AI and data centers.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
86% of CT voters want the state to spend its surplus blunting federal social service cuts. 63,000 residents have already lost food aid. 110,000 could lose HUSKY in January. ctmirror.org/2026/09/18/p...
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Poll: Most favor using CT funds to ease federal social service cuts
The poll also found that more than half of respondents would ease CT budget caps to bolster human service programs affected by federal cuts.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A judge upheld CT's school vaccine requirements. The plaintiffs argued the repeal violated the state and US constitutions and CT's religious freedom law. It didn't. Diseases we'd already beaten are coming back nationally. CT is sitting that comeback out. connecticut.news12.com/2026/09/15/c...
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Connecticut judge upholds school vaccine requirements, dismissal of challenge to religious exemption ban
The lawsuit argued that Connecticut's policy violated the state's 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Trump votes by mail. Trump also tried to let the Postal Service block your mail ballot. The Supreme Court said no, in a case Connecticut helped bring. Only Alito and Thomas dissented. This is the first year any CT voter can vote absentee for any reason. Use it. ctnewsjunkie.com/2026/09/15/s...
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Supreme Court Blocks Trump Mail-In Ballot Restrictions | CT News Junkie
Over the past several decades, voting by mail has become more popular across the country. According to the States United Action nonprofit organization, 31% of voters – about 48 million – cast their ba...
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I'm not gonna read it but I'm going to assume by Mamdani playbook he means winning
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Bad news: you're fired Good news: you're now qualified to run a whole city as a CT Republican www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
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New Haven official fired after admitting unauthorized city credit card purchases
New Haven officials said police have initiated an investigation into the alleged misuse of city funds.
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Brian Lockhart @blockhartreporter.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Hayes, Courtney, Himes, DeLauro endorsed by CT Democrats for congressional runs. More below.: www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
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Hayes, Courtney, Himes, DeLauro all endorsed by CT Democrats for congressional runs
Four out of five incumbents were endorsed to run again, with John Larson the lone exception.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
6 am. Senate is still going strong.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
CT lawmakers just blocked a building code update that would have let local fire officials effectively veto new housing construction. bit.ly/4w06h1O
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CT lawmakers cite housing need in new fire, building code rejection
Even after the removal of the controversial single stairway provision, CT's new fire and building code was rejected by lawmakers.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
CT Senate passed a data privacy bill that would allow residents to demand brokers delete their info. The bill was partly prompted by the assassination of MN House Speaker Emerita Hortman, whose home address was obtained through a data broker website. bit.ly/4tBC5IQ
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Bill Shielding CT Residents From Data Brokers and Surveillance Passes Senate
Connecticut Senate passed Senate Bill 4, allowing residents to demand deletion of their data from brokers and restricting the sale of geolocation and genetic data
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Trump's CDC blocked release of a study showing COVID vaccines cut emergency room visits by 50%. They suppressed the research. The methodology was fine. They just didn't like the answer. bit.ly/4u8sxoG
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CDC Blocks Release Of Study Reconfirming Effectiveness of Covid Vaccines
Trump’s CDC blocked publication of a study showing Covid vaccines reduced emergency visits and hospitalizations by roughly 50%, citing unspecified methodology concerns
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Connecticut's Judicial Branch launched a remote hearings page because people are too scared of ICE to show up to court. That's the country we're living in now. bit.ly/4vJJeIt
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CT Judicial Branch launches remote hearings page amid fear of ICE at courthouses
The page consolidates information about remote proceedings in one place, including how to request access for family, civil, criminal and juvenile court cases.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The #1 question CT's Secretary of State has been getting is women asking if they need to change their name or get a new passport to vote. That's the SAVE Act doing exactly what it was designed to do. bit.ly/4mHwKgo
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What CT voting registrars are saying about SAVE Act
Recent efforts by the federal government to gain more oversight over the electoral process at the state level have led to widespread confusion among voters, particularly women, according to Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
55% of Americans support impeaching Trump. One in five Republicans too. CT Republicans: we're good actually. bit.ly/4mHWER8
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New poll: 55% support impeaching Trump
Support for impeachment rivals levels during Donald Trump's first presidency, when he was impeached twice, and for impeaching Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The CT Senate banned private equity from controlling hospitals. Prospect Medical Holdings ran three of them into the ground. Not anymore. bit.ly/4968O0z
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Limits on Private Equity in CT Hospitals Passes State Senate
Connecticut Senate passed Senate Bill 196 to bar private equity firms from acquiring or increasing control over hospitals beginning October 2026
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
CT Senate Republicans announced $1.5 billion in tax relief in February. Three weeks left in session: no bill, no hearing, no fiscal analysis. Just a press release. bit.ly/3OOQX7y
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The Truth Behind the Imaginary CT Senate MAGA Budget
Connecticut’s Senate MAGA caucus promised residents more than $1.5 billion in tax relief in early February
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Utah: 600+ measles cases. Connecticut: zero. CT has the highest childhood vaccination rate in the country at 98.2%. Because, and I can't stress this enough, Connecticut is not run by people who worship conspiracy theories. bit.ly/3O5NKQQ
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Utah Measles Outbreak Tops 600 Cases as Connecticut Leads Nation in Vaccination Rate
Utah is experiencing a serious measles outbreak with more than 600 confirmed cases, part of a national surge that has topped 1,700 cases across 17 outbreaks in 2026
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Trump's approval is at 36%. Lowest of his second term. He's picking fights with the Pope, started a war with Iran, and tanked the economy. 36% feels generous. bit.ly/4eFYlfQ
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Trump approval mired at lowest of second term: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating has sunk to the lowest point of his second term amid Trump’s back-and-forth with Pope Leo XIV and as the U.S. conflict in Iran persists, according to a…
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The Cheshire student ICE detained is coming home. No criminal record. His father worked alongside US troops in Afghanistan. This is what the "worst of the worst" looks like to the Trump regime. bit.ly/4cFtWfg
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Cheshire student detained by ICE returning home Tuesday
CHESHIRE, Conn. (WTNH) - A student at Cheshire High School who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month is expected to be released from detention on Tuesda...
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Brian Lockhart @blockhartreporter.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The Onion is funny, smart, fearless. The Onion renews bid to buy Alex Jones’ Infowars, plans to help Sandy Hook families www.ctpost.com/news/article...
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The Onion renews bid to buy Alex Jones’ Infowars, plans to help Sandy Hook families
Jones filed for bankruptcy after he was ordered to pay families of the Sandy Hook victims more than $1.4 billion in damages, bringing his Infowars website up for sale at auction.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
CT Senate passed the Golden Girls bill to allow homeowners to rent out bedrooms to create more housing supply. More units, lower rents for everyone. The only way through the housing crisis is to keep unlocking units. bit.ly/4dZhuJH
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CT ‘Golden Girls’ bill to let homeowners rent out bedrooms gets Senate OK
The rooms could be rented “as of right” without notifying local authorities about new tenants moving into neighborhoods normally occupied by one family per home.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Drug companies raised prices on hundreds of drugs even after signing deals with Trump. They also made huge profits during his second term. Trump is the king of making BS deals nbcnews.to/4sKwWgl
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Drugmakers raised prices on hundreds of meds despite Trump deals, Senate Democrats report finds
The findings raise questions about whether the administration’s “most favored nation” deals are having a meaningful impact on patients.
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Bob Duff @bobduffct.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
This is not The Onion. Take a listen because it is hysterical and sad at the same time.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Average CT gas price: $4+ a gallon. "Prices have continued to rise since the war with Iran began." But don't worry you'll find no outrage from the CT MAGA cult bit.ly/4eoX0Km
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Ways to save money on gas as Connecticut prices stay above $4 a gallon
The average price of gas in Connecticut is still over $4 a gallon, and if driving less isn’t an option, experts say there are other ways to keep costs down.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The Justice Department sued Connecticut for protecting its residents. The state Senate passed an ICE accountability bill the next day. Try us. bit.ly/4vCgG3K
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Feds Sue CT City Over 'Sanctuary Policies' | CT News Junkie
The Trump administration sued the Elicker administration Monday over New Haven’s “sanctuary policies” — arguing that the city unduly interferes with federal immigration enforcement.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Masked federal agents in three vehicles boxed in a Cheshire High School student riding with his uncle and little brother. He was arrested. This is ICE in Connecticut. bit.ly/4mzpSBF
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Client Challenge
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
CT Senate passes a bill to keep ICE out of schools, hospitals, and churches — and let residents sue federal agents who violate their rights. Republicans voted no. Guess constitutional rights aren't everyone's thing. bit.ly/3ODoz8i
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Bill Limiting ICE Expected To Pass CT Senate Over Republican Opposition | CT News Junkie
Senate Bill 397, An Act Concerning Democracy and Government Accountability, would give residents the ability to sue federal officials that violate their constitutional rights, bar law enforcement officials from wearing masks, prohibits ICE arrests in...
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 03/04/2026
this is the chaplain btw. wonder why he was fired.
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
It’s crystal clear now that Trump has lost control of this war. He badly misjudged Iran’s ability to retaliate. The region is on fire. 1/ I’m going to explain to you in this🧵what I’ve learned - in part from closed door briefings - about the four biggest current crises.
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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 20/02/2026
The Supreme Court:
Community meme: I CAN EXCUSE FASCISM.
BUTI DRAW THE LINE AT MERCANTILISM.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 19/01/2026
i think this MLK day the thing to focus on is the strategic focus and tactical brilliance of the civil rights movement and the way it was laser focused on a set of achievable goals
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Robin Comey @robincomey.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
The number of doors I knocked in my district who told me they were going to vote for Trump because he would get us - and keep us out of wars cannot be understated.
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Urban Dispatch @urbandispatch.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
More housing = lower rents for everyone The only way out of the #CThousingcrisis is to build our ass off. The goal should be to 5x our current building rate, we are short 250,000 homes in Connecticut alone Building at present 5k homes per year = a perpetual simmering crisis
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Robin Comey @robincomey.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Toured a couple of awesome Biotech companies. Unfortunately, Trump has kneecapped this industry. Connecticut has an opportunity here.
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Urban Dispatch @urbandispatch.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Turns out, acting to solve the housing crisis is extremely popular. The discomfort of being yelled at by 7 people on a Tuesday night <> political liability Tell your friends, tell your electeds ctmirror.org/2025/11/12/h...
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Opinion: In CT, housing advocacy is a political asset
Voters have spoken: ignoring the housing crisis and caving to the loudest voices in the room comes with significant political peril.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Famous murderer to meet with least popular POS in the world in hopes to rehabilitate image
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Not a good list to be on ⬇️
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Connecticut Senate Democrats @ctsenatedems.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Connecticut Republicans downplay Trump's Medicaid cuts while families feel the pain.
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Brian Lockhart @blockhartreporter.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
What to know about Connecticut’s new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for 2025–26. More below.: www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
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Explaining Connecticut’s updated COVID vaccine guidance for the upcoming season
CT’s new guidelines recommend 2 COVID doses for unvaccinated kids 6–24 months and 1 dose for pregnant patients.
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Brian Lockhart @blockhartreporter.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
THREAD - 1. Maria Pereira prevails in Bridgeport Democrats' council primary despite arrest over alleged absentee ballot crimes. More below.: www.ctpost.com/news/article...
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Maria Pereira prevails in Bridgeport Democrats' council primary against endorsed candidates
Maria Pereira and Keyla Medina got the most votes against town committee-backed candidates Kevin Monks and Councilwoman Samia Sulliman.
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Jonathan Berk 🏠 @berkie1.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
"While anti-housing politics can win in public meetings where land-use decisions are made by a small group of similarly minded people, state-level policymakers who reform this system have maintained & gained popularity by representing a broader... constituency." www.governing.com/urban/what-m...
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What Montana Can Teach Us About Housing Reform
Two years ago, lawmakers in the Big Sky State passed one of the most comprehensive state-level housing reform packages in the country. This year, they doubled down on their success.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
The Republican budget will increase drug use, homelessness, crime, and death right here in CT Because Republicans don't actually care about addiction. They just needed an excuse to deport hard-working, law-abiding immigrants ctmirror.org/2025/08/24/c...
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CT recovery coaches help people live. Will federal cuts upend that?
The future of CT’s recovery coaches, who help people navigate sobriety and stay safe, is in flux. One man’s story shows what could be lost.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Had Baldy, the best in the game at breaking down film, break down our league draft order. He's electric as always
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Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 18/08/2025
A new @pewtrusts.org analysis shows restrictive zoning drives up rent and worsens hardships. The U.S. is short 4–7M homes. Breaking down barriers—like parking mandates and outdated zoning—can lower costs and help more Coloradans achieve homeownership. www.pew.org/en/research-...
 First slide is a “Governor Breaking News” graphic showing an outlined image of Governor Jared Polis speaking over a collage background of housing and a Pew Charitable Trust article clipping. White text reads: “Governor Polis, State Legislators: Housing Analysis Showing More Housing Built Increases Options and Saves Coloradans Money.” The Colorado Governor’s “C” logo appears in the bottom right corner.Article clipping from the Pew Charitable Trust with text next to it reading, “findings from an analysis done by the Pew Charitable Trust found that not allowing for more homes to be built pushes up rent prices across the board and increases hardships on low-income residents and neighborhoods.”White text on a black background reading: “The analysis stated the U.S. faces a shortage of 4 million to 7 million homes due to restrictive zoning ordinances.” Below the text is an image of affordable houses tinted in purple and green, with the Colorado Governor’s “C” logo in the corner.White text on black background reads: “Colorado is lowering housing costs and removing government barriers. Governor Polis signed landmark laws to allow more housing near transit, cut red tape, and expand options like ADUs, transit-oriented communities, starter condos, and smart-stair apartments, while ending discriminatory occupancy limits and costly parking requirements.
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Kevin Coughlin @kcough.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Trump's corruption, all while fucking over regular people, is unfathomable Via @rebeccaballhaus.bsky.social
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Connecticut Senate Democrats @ctsenatedems.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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