SCOTUS attacks on Americans' freedom and on local control

Reversing a half century trend of expanding Americans' freedoms, the U.S. Supreme Court chose to overthrow Americans' constitutional rights in its decision of Roe v. Wade. In an attack on local control, they also struck down a decades-old concealed carry law that New Yorkers voted for to keep their communities safe from gun crimes.

Only Democratic candidates will fight for reproductive freedom

The Greenwich Free Press asked the candidates running for office this November to react to the SCOTUS decision overturning Roe. While Republicans danced around the issue, Democrats stated their full-throated support for women's reproductive freedom. Read their comments.

"As the mother of four young women I am incensed by the SCOTUS ruling.

As a former escort at Planned Parenthood in Stamford, I am reminded of the anguish of the women who were met by a gauntlet of angry protesters trying to prohibit them from exercising their right.

And, as a woman who has been a lifelong advocate of choice, I am beyond furious that decades of precedent have been upended by this most conservative of courts," Rachel Khanna, Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 149th District, with her four daughters.

"You Republican "normals" out there should wonder if stripping womens’ fundamental right to reproductive freedom in some states is the end of it..." says Ken Greenberg, Greenwich Democratic Town Committee's Vice-Chairman in An Urgent Letter to Greenwich Republicans

While SCOTUS strikes down gun laws, Democrats build bipartisan support for gun safety

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After spending the last decade fighting for a national gun safety law, CT's Senator Chris Murphy was the lead negotiator on the first such bill that passed the Senate in three decades.

Senator Murphy announced, “For decades, the anti-gun violence movement has been met with obstacles and frustrations. This legislation will strengthen background checks and keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.

It also makes a historic investment in mental health and much-needed support services for students. This bill doesn’t include everything I want, but it will save countless lives and finally break a 30 year political logjam.”

Read how Democrats clinched the bill.

Tax cuts, higher wages and money for first time home buyer

Residents in more than 70 CT municipalities will receive a smaller tax bill than usual tomorrow, as the statewide cap on motor vehicle taxes goes into effect. Workers can also expect to see more cash in their wallets as the minimum wage is set to increase from $13 to $14/hour tomorrow.

“For too long, while the nation’s economy grew, the income of the lowest earning workers has stayed flat. This is a fair, gradual increase for workers who will invest the money right back into our economy and continue supporting local businesses in their communities.”

Governor Ned Lamont

First time home buyers will also be able to take advantage of a new program called Time to Own offering up to $50,000 in zero-percent interest loans. To learn more or apply, click here.

Campaign Day of Action

Front row, left to right: Democratic candidates Steve Meskers,

Trevor Crow, Rachel Khanna and Hector Arzeno joined volunteers in Cos Cob park last Sunday for this year's campaign kick-off. Learn more about them here. To volunteer for a campaign, e-mail: communications@greenwichdemocrats.org

Trevor Crow, State Senate candidate tells supporters

"As for the strength of Connecticut's safety laws

and reproductive rights laws, Republicans will vote to weaken those laws the first minute they can."

Editorials that caught our eye

Writers had a lot to say this week about State Representative

Kimberly Fiorello.

Dr. Jen Barro fact-checks Representative Fiorello's statements about abortion procedures and reminds us of Fiorello's numerous votes against support for mothers and children. Read, Fact Checking Fiorello here.

Mary Ellen Markowitz highlights the forums that Kimberly Fiorello hosted with discredited doctors urging residents not to get vaccinated against COVID. Read Representative Fiorello's Dangerous Alliance with Disgraced Doctors here.

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