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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsConnecticut to ban state-funded travel to Indiana over religious freedom law
My terrific governor, Dan Malloy, has now made our state the first to do this. I'm very proud of him.
Link here http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/237370-connecticut-will-ban-state-funded-travel-to-indiana-over-religious
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)allforone
(51 posts)CTyankee
(63,912 posts)Foley would send our state into a depression fast.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)Thank you CT for standing up for your New England values, and for all of us!
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)the way for other states that might be considering the same. And that's no nothing...
Aerows
(39,961 posts)Malloy is being a leader, and we need leaders to condemn the callous and the ridiculous actions of Mike Pence.
Mike Pence is a leader - in leading Indiana off a cliff!
MANative
(4,112 posts)He did say that (paraphrasing) there could be some issues with CT state university athletic teams not being within the control of this ban, but even if that isn't settled, it's a good move.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)or the Huskies will have to forfeit. (You know they'll get there! )
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)and of course the Huskies will get there. Geno doesn't do fail...and the entire state loves the guy to the point of adoration (with Yankee moderation of course!).
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)And, of course, UConn will make it there. There's few challengers in women's college basketball. So boring.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)bigwillq
(72,790 posts)I guess you can me when you win like he does.
His BS interviews annoy me.
Props to him for building the program into the national power it is, and being able to get the nation's best players to come play for a school on a farm in NE CT, but I really don't think he's all that great of a coach.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)Sorry, I don't really know that much about sports. Hubby does and I always defer to him on sports (it's ok, he defers to me on art)...
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)obviously, he's been very successful, I just think he's a better recruiter than coach. He gets the nations best players. You and I can coach most of those teams and be successful.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)I have to ask some of the most basic questions about the game...it's kinda pathetic...but hubby is patient with me and answers me in a kindly way...
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)If you're not into it, you're not into it.
You have a good hubby.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)We're a bunch of liberal, feminist and feminist loving people with progressive ideas and nobody votes republican!
NutmegYankee
(16,201 posts)CTyankee
(63,912 posts)Need help. I'm tech challenged...ya know, old...
NutmegYankee
(16,201 posts)CTyankee
(63,912 posts)and then just post the link and nothing more?
NutmegYankee
(16,201 posts)CTyankee
(63,912 posts)Aristus
(66,462 posts)Thank you, Connecticut! Well done!
icymist
(15,888 posts)Aristus
(66,462 posts)icymist
(15,888 posts)Governor Inslee released this statement earlier today:
"I find Indianas new law disturbing, particularly at a time when more and more states and people in America are embracing civil rights for everyone. Washington will join other states and cities in opposing this law and I will impose an administration-wide ban on state funded travel to Indiana.
"Indianas law appears to legalize private discrimination. Washington state fought against this very thing in a case Attorney General Bob Ferguson brought against a florist.
"We in Washington stand for equality. I applaud those companies and organizations that have spoken out against the law and said they would not locate or expand operations in Indiana. I want to invite all those organizations, and anyone interested in a state that promotes equality and opportunity, to come visit Washington. We are open for business, and open to all people."
http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/uncucumbered/washington_state_governor_bans_travel_to_indiana?recruiter_id=17
Makes me proud to live out here!
I knew it was only a matter of time before the Governor would step up and assert Washington State values.
I'm calling his office tomorrow morning to thank him, and for making us proud.