The Legislative Team researches, proposes, and advocates for progressive state legislation that represents our generation’s commitments to equity, justice, and inclusivity.
Over the course of the semester, each Legislative Fellow advocates for an active bill in the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) concerning an issue of their choosing. Our legislative advocacy includes meeting frequently with legislators and community leaders, conducting research, creating testimony toolkits, testifying at public hearings, and publishing op-eds in statewide news outlets such as the CT Post and CT Mirror.
During Tuesday meetings, we listen to presentations from Legislative Fellows on their issue areas, write testimony, email legislators, and hear from speakers from campus, New Haven, and Connecticut-based organizations, as well as CGA legislators themselves.
If you have any questions about our work, please contact our Legislative Coordinator, Christian Thomas, at christian.thomas@yale.edu.