League of Women Voters ^®
of Connecticut

The public is always excited about big, federal legislation that affects the whole country. But they might not realize that some of the biggest changes in national government actually started at the state level. Sometimes, it’s these local politics that end up having the biggest impact. Join the Old State House in a conversation with Political Science Prof. Robinson Woodward-Burns of Howard University as they explore these ideas.

Connecticut General Assembly has a short session in 2024, convening on February 7 and adjourning on May 8, 2024.

The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) will host the first annual Connecticut Democracy Center Awards at Connecticut’s Old State House on February 1, 2024, to pay tribute to business, community, and philanthropic leaders including The Honorable Alvin W. Thompson, Citizen Travelers, the non-partisan civic engagement initiative of The Travelers Companies, Inc., and Mary Gawlicki of the Gawlicki Family Foundation. Seating is limited, reserve your ticket today.