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For Connecticut State Rep. She said the flag raising comes as the federal government has moved ahead with executive actions targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and access to healthcare and dismissing the existence of transgender people. Various towns in northern Connecticut, such as Enfield, have banned pride flag raisings in recent years.

A bill banning health care discrimination at long-term care facilities in the state was signed by Gov. Ned Lamont earlier this month after facing objections by several Republican state legislators. Jim Travers, director of Norwalk's traffic, mobility and parking department, said the Pride flag is necessary because of the challenges many still face.

She mentioned an upcoming U. Supreme Court decision that could impact gender affirming care. Congress has eliminated all funding for public media. The future of public media is in your hands.

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