Kevin Coughlin
@kcough.bsky.social
Comms Dir for CT Senate Democrats. Just trying to read the news, learn something every now and then, and not be inundated with fascists
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More housing = lower rents for everyone
The only way out of the #CThousingcrisis is to build our ass off. The goal should be to 5x our current building rate, we are short 250,000 homes in Connecticut alone
Building at present 5k homes per year = a perpetual simmering crisis
The only way out of the #CThousingcrisis is to build our ass off. The goal should be to 5x our current building rate, we are short 250,000 homes in Connecticut alone
Building at present 5k homes per year = a perpetual simmering crisis
Interesting new working paper that studies chains of movers after the construction of a new apartment building in Honolulu.
Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.
Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.
uhero.hawaii.edu
November 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
More housing = lower rents for everyone
The only way out of the #CThousingcrisis is to build our ass off. The goal should be to 5x our current building rate, we are short 250,000 homes in Connecticut alone
Building at present 5k homes per year = a perpetual simmering crisis
The only way out of the #CThousingcrisis is to build our ass off. The goal should be to 5x our current building rate, we are short 250,000 homes in Connecticut alone
Building at present 5k homes per year = a perpetual simmering crisis
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Toured a couple of awesome Biotech companies. Unfortunately, Trump has kneecapped this industry. Connecticut has an opportunity here.
November 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Toured a couple of awesome Biotech companies. Unfortunately, Trump has kneecapped this industry. Connecticut has an opportunity here.
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Turns out, acting to solve the housing crisis is extremely popular. The discomfort of being yelled at by 7 people on a Tuesday night <> political liability
Tell your friends, tell your electeds
ctmirror.org/2025/11/12/h...
Tell your friends, tell your electeds
ctmirror.org/2025/11/12/h...
Opinion: In CT, housing advocacy is a political asset
Voters have spoken: ignoring the housing crisis and caving to the loudest voices in the room comes with significant political peril.
ctmirror.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Turns out, acting to solve the housing crisis is extremely popular. The discomfort of being yelled at by 7 people on a Tuesday night <> political liability
Tell your friends, tell your electeds
ctmirror.org/2025/11/12/h...
Tell your friends, tell your electeds
ctmirror.org/2025/11/12/h...
Famous murderer to meet with least popular POS in the world in hopes to rehabilitate image
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince will visit Washington next month and meet Trump in the Oval Office, people familiar with the matter said, capping a multiyear effort to restore his international standing.
Saudi Crown Prince Plans First White House Visit Since 2018
Mohammed bin Salman is seeking a defense pact, and normalization with Israel and Gaza reconstruction are likely on the agenda.
on.wsj.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Famous murderer to meet with least popular POS in the world in hopes to rehabilitate image
Not a good list to be on ⬇️
Three of the top ten are in Connecticut. Absolutely cooked state, but I assume amazing for anyone who owns and purchased pre-2022
October 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Not a good list to be on ⬇️
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Connecticut Republicans downplay Trump's Medicaid cuts while families feel the pain.
September 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Connecticut Republicans downplay Trump's Medicaid cuts while families feel the pain.
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What to know about Connecticut’s new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for 2025–26. More below.:
www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
Explaining Connecticut’s updated COVID vaccine guidance for the upcoming season
CT’s new guidelines recommend 2 COVID doses for unvaccinated kids 6–24 months and 1 dose for pregnant patients.
www.ctpost.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
What to know about Connecticut’s new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for 2025–26. More below.:
www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
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THREAD - 1. Maria Pereira prevails in Bridgeport Democrats' council primary despite arrest over alleged absentee ballot crimes. More below.:
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
Maria Pereira prevails in Bridgeport Democrats' council primary against endorsed candidates
Maria Pereira and Keyla Medina got the most votes against town committee-backed candidates Kevin Monks and Councilwoman Samia Sulliman.
www.ctpost.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
THREAD - 1. Maria Pereira prevails in Bridgeport Democrats' council primary despite arrest over alleged absentee ballot crimes. More below.:
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
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"While anti-housing politics can win in public meetings where land-use decisions are made by a small group of similarly minded people, state-level policymakers who reform this system have maintained & gained popularity by representing a broader... constituency."
www.governing.com/urban/what-m...
www.governing.com/urban/what-m...
What Montana Can Teach Us About Housing Reform
Two years ago, lawmakers in the Big Sky State passed one of the most comprehensive state-level housing reform packages in the country. This year, they doubled down on their success.
www.governing.com
September 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"While anti-housing politics can win in public meetings where land-use decisions are made by a small group of similarly minded people, state-level policymakers who reform this system have maintained & gained popularity by representing a broader... constituency."
www.governing.com/urban/what-m...
www.governing.com/urban/what-m...
The Republican budget will increase drug use, homelessness, crime, and death right here in CT
Because Republicans don't actually care about addiction. They just needed an excuse to deport hard-working, law-abiding immigrants
ctmirror.org/2025/08/24/c...
Because Republicans don't actually care about addiction. They just needed an excuse to deport hard-working, law-abiding immigrants
ctmirror.org/2025/08/24/c...
CT recovery coaches help people live. Will federal cuts upend that?
The future of CT’s recovery coaches, who help people navigate sobriety and stay safe, is in flux. One man’s story shows what could be lost.
ctmirror.org
August 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Republican budget will increase drug use, homelessness, crime, and death right here in CT
Because Republicans don't actually care about addiction. They just needed an excuse to deport hard-working, law-abiding immigrants
ctmirror.org/2025/08/24/c...
Because Republicans don't actually care about addiction. They just needed an excuse to deport hard-working, law-abiding immigrants
ctmirror.org/2025/08/24/c...
Had Baldy, the best in the game at breaking down film, break down our league draft order. He's electric as always
August 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Had Baldy, the best in the game at breaking down film, break down our league draft order. He's electric as always
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A new @pewtrusts.org analysis shows restrictive zoning drives up rent and worsens hardships. The U.S. is short 4–7M homes. Breaking down barriers—like parking mandates and outdated zoning—can lower costs and help more Coloradans achieve homeownership.
www.pew.org/en/research-...
www.pew.org/en/research-...
August 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A new @pewtrusts.org analysis shows restrictive zoning drives up rent and worsens hardships. The U.S. is short 4–7M homes. Breaking down barriers—like parking mandates and outdated zoning—can lower costs and help more Coloradans achieve homeownership.
www.pew.org/en/research-...
www.pew.org/en/research-...
Trump's corruption, all while fucking over regular people, is unfathomable
Via @rebeccaballhaus.bsky.social
Via @rebeccaballhaus.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Trump's corruption, all while fucking over regular people, is unfathomable
Via @rebeccaballhaus.bsky.social
Via @rebeccaballhaus.bsky.social
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July 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin opens Democratic primary challenge to 14-term Congressman John B. Larson, CT-1, offering respect but saying, “At a certain point it’s just time to let some new voices i!in.' ctmirror.org/2025/07/30/l...
Bronin opens campaign against Larson: 'We don't have time to wait'
Luke Bronin announced his candidacy against U.S. Rep. John Larson in a 90-second video posted on social media at 5:30 a.m.
ctmirror.org
July 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin opens Democratic primary challenge to 14-term Congressman John B. Larson, CT-1, offering respect but saying, “At a certain point it’s just time to let some new voices i!in.' ctmirror.org/2025/07/30/l...
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Affordable housing nonprofit set to buy former Holiday Inn in downtown Bridgeport a year-and-a-half after it reopened as market rate apartments. Article below.:
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
Affordable housing nonprofit set to buy former Holiday Inn in downtown Bridgeport, developer says
Bridgeport developer John Guedes said the deal is not yet finalized but the building will be turned into an affordably priced development.
www.ctpost.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Affordable housing nonprofit set to buy former Holiday Inn in downtown Bridgeport a year-and-a-half after it reopened as market rate apartments. Article below.:
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
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An Afghan interpreter came to Connecticut last year because he feared the Taliban, @blumenthal.senate.gov said Tuesday.
Now he faces possible deportation back to Afghanistan. It's an "abhorrent violation of basic decency," Blumenthal said.
My latest at CT Insider: www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Now he faces possible deportation back to Afghanistan. It's an "abhorrent violation of basic decency," Blumenthal said.
My latest at CT Insider: www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Lawmakers call for release of Afghan interpreter detained by ICE
Democratic lawmakers gathered with advocates to call for the release of Afghan interpreter who was recently detained by ICE in Connecticut.
www.ctinsider.com
July 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
An Afghan interpreter came to Connecticut last year because he feared the Taliban, @blumenthal.senate.gov said Tuesday.
Now he faces possible deportation back to Afghanistan. It's an "abhorrent violation of basic decency," Blumenthal said.
My latest at CT Insider: www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Now he faces possible deportation back to Afghanistan. It's an "abhorrent violation of basic decency," Blumenthal said.
My latest at CT Insider: www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
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The thing that stands out here is so many Dems run campaigns terrified of (and thus buying into) the Fox News framing.
Mamdani is rightly mocking that framing as ridiculous and it resonates. He's not running scared. He's running proud of who he is and what he stands for.
Mamdani is rightly mocking that framing as ridiculous and it resonates. He's not running scared. He's running proud of who he is and what he stands for.
Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
July 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The thing that stands out here is so many Dems run campaigns terrified of (and thus buying into) the Fox News framing.
Mamdani is rightly mocking that framing as ridiculous and it resonates. He's not running scared. He's running proud of who he is and what he stands for.
Mamdani is rightly mocking that framing as ridiculous and it resonates. He's not running scared. He's running proud of who he is and what he stands for.
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“I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house because all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBY,” [Obama] said. www.cnn.com/2025/07/14/p...
Obama’s blunt message for Democrats: ‘Toughen up’ | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald ...
www.cnn.com
July 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house because all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBY,” [Obama] said. www.cnn.com/2025/07/14/p...
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"The Weather Service employee whose job it was to make sure those warnings got traction—Paul Yura, the long-serving meteorologist in charge of “warning coordination”—had recently taken an unplanned early retirement amid cuts pushed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency."
Opinion | As the Texas Floodwaters Rose, One Indispensable Voice Was Silent
The National Weather Service put out good forecasts. But a vital employee was missing.
www.nytimes.com
July 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"The Weather Service employee whose job it was to make sure those warnings got traction—Paul Yura, the long-serving meteorologist in charge of “warning coordination”—had recently taken an unplanned early retirement amid cuts pushed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency."
this app just got a whole lot more useful
July 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
this app just got a whole lot more useful
I grew up with Republicans lying about how Democrats are baby killers and setting up death panels for grandma
Now Republicans are just out here gleefully actually doing that
Now Republicans are just out here gleefully actually doing that
July 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I grew up with Republicans lying about how Democrats are baby killers and setting up death panels for grandma
Now Republicans are just out here gleefully actually doing that
Now Republicans are just out here gleefully actually doing that
The next year of local news will be constant state budget fights as the GOP federal budget's draconian cuts hit and state legislatures and Governors determine who to tax more, what programs to cut, and who to let die
July 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The next year of local news will be constant state budget fights as the GOP federal budget's draconian cuts hit and state legislatures and Governors determine who to tax more, what programs to cut, and who to let die