Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw
@repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social
State Representative for CT-17 (Avon/Canton). She/her. Mom, wife, Democrat, writer. Kentucky Colonel. Nevertheless, she persisted.
Today, we wore purple in honor of #PurpleThursday to raise awareness about Domestic Violence. 1 in 4 women in CT will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
At the legislature, we lift up the critical work done by DV advocates and we prioritize legislation that helps save lives.
At the legislature, we lift up the critical work done by DV advocates and we prioritize legislation that helps save lives.
October 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Today, we wore purple in honor of #PurpleThursday to raise awareness about Domestic Violence. 1 in 4 women in CT will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
At the legislature, we lift up the critical work done by DV advocates and we prioritize legislation that helps save lives.
At the legislature, we lift up the critical work done by DV advocates and we prioritize legislation that helps save lives.
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This week on #AnHonorableProfession Connecticut @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social discusses her work in the Legislature, how her background prepared her for politics, and what motivates her to continue her work. Tune in: buff.ly/nErQGbM
October 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This week on #AnHonorableProfession Connecticut @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social discusses her work in the Legislature, how her background prepared her for politics, and what motivates her to continue her work. Tune in: buff.ly/nErQGbM
Hope to see you tomorrow! Don’t forget to RSVP.
September 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hope to see you tomorrow! Don’t forget to RSVP.
Can confirm. Democratic states not doing enough.
Every time someone says “they built new housing in my neighborhood and rent didn’t go down”, hit them over the head with this image
Here's a map of the housing shortage by state, in absolute terms.
Democrats just aren't building enough in their states. Especially CA.
Democrats just aren't building enough in their states. Especially CA.
September 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Can confirm. Democratic states not doing enough.
Vaccines. Save. Lives.
September 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Vaccines. Save. Lives.
Reposted by Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw
Dear Governor Lamont,
WE NEED MORE HOMES IN CONNECTICUT.
Check out the site!
In 2 MINUTES you can email the governor and your legislators to push them to make the best possible bill.
They need to hear from us, not just the lunatic NIMBYs
ctneedshomes.org
WE NEED MORE HOMES IN CONNECTICUT.
Check out the site!
In 2 MINUTES you can email the governor and your legislators to push them to make the best possible bill.
They need to hear from us, not just the lunatic NIMBYs
ctneedshomes.org
CT Needs Homes
Connecticut needs more homes, there is a shortage of housing, email campaign to tell governor Lamont and other elected leaders to pass housing reform
ctneedshomes.org
September 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Dear Governor Lamont,
WE NEED MORE HOMES IN CONNECTICUT.
Check out the site!
In 2 MINUTES you can email the governor and your legislators to push them to make the best possible bill.
They need to hear from us, not just the lunatic NIMBYs
ctneedshomes.org
WE NEED MORE HOMES IN CONNECTICUT.
Check out the site!
In 2 MINUTES you can email the governor and your legislators to push them to make the best possible bill.
They need to hear from us, not just the lunatic NIMBYs
ctneedshomes.org
Last week, I sat down with Dan Newmeyer of CT Politics TV. We started with a “getting to know you” segment followed by a discussion of the recent targeting of Rep. Corey Paris and my subsequent doxing for speaking out.
Thanks for having me!
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Thanks for having me!
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September 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Last week, I sat down with Dan Newmeyer of CT Politics TV. We started with a “getting to know you” segment followed by a discussion of the recent targeting of Rep. Corey Paris and my subsequent doxing for speaking out.
Thanks for having me!
m.youtube.com/watch?v
Thanks for having me!
m.youtube.com/watch?v
Proud to stand with my former colleagues at Connecticut Foodshare on the first day of #HungerActionMonth as we celebrated the legislative win of the CT-NAP (nutritional assistance program) bill.
For more than 20 years, the state provided CT-NAP with around $850,000. 1/
For more than 20 years, the state provided CT-NAP with around $850,000. 1/
September 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Proud to stand with my former colleagues at Connecticut Foodshare on the first day of #HungerActionMonth as we celebrated the legislative win of the CT-NAP (nutritional assistance program) bill.
For more than 20 years, the state provided CT-NAP with around $850,000. 1/
For more than 20 years, the state provided CT-NAP with around $850,000. 1/
Labor Day is a time to celebrate the dedication, and resilience of workers everywhere.
You can thank the labor movement for having weekends off, employee, assistance programs, and worker protections, to name a few. If it weren’t for the labor movement, your work life would look very different.
You can thank the labor movement for having weekends off, employee, assistance programs, and worker protections, to name a few. If it weren’t for the labor movement, your work life would look very different.
September 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Labor Day is a time to celebrate the dedication, and resilience of workers everywhere.
You can thank the labor movement for having weekends off, employee, assistance programs, and worker protections, to name a few. If it weren’t for the labor movement, your work life would look very different.
You can thank the labor movement for having weekends off, employee, assistance programs, and worker protections, to name a few. If it weren’t for the labor movement, your work life would look very different.
On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost to overdose and stand with the families and communities affected. Together, let’s break the stigma around addiction, spread awareness, and work toward solutions to save lives across Connecticut.💜
August 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost to overdose and stand with the families and communities affected. Together, let’s break the stigma around addiction, spread awareness, and work toward solutions to save lives across Connecticut.💜
Every day is exhausting watching the U.S. being destroyed from within.
Chinese officials "were saying, it's very interesting to watch President Trump because we've had a long-term strategy to basically try to weaken and divide America's alliances....President Trump is just doing it for us."
Jake Sullivan joins @timmiller.bsky.social on the latest Bulwark Podcast:
Jake Sullivan joins @timmiller.bsky.social on the latest Bulwark Podcast:
August 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Every day is exhausting watching the U.S. being destroyed from within.
My heart is in Minneapolis with the families of the eight and ten year old killed in the cowardly shooting today.
I keep thinking of the 5th grader who said his friend laid on top of him “he saved my life, but he got hit.” 1/2
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
I keep thinking of the 5th grader who said his friend laid on top of him “he saved my life, but he got hit.” 1/2
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
Shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis triggers massive police response; shooter contained
A shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis triggered a massive law enforcement response Wednesday morning. The shooter is contained, according to police.
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August 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
My heart is in Minneapolis with the families of the eight and ten year old killed in the cowardly shooting today.
I keep thinking of the 5th grader who said his friend laid on top of him “he saved my life, but he got hit.” 1/2
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
I keep thinking of the 5th grader who said his friend laid on top of him “he saved my life, but he got hit.” 1/2
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
We stand with State Representative Corey Paris.
August 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We stand with State Representative Corey Paris.
Today, we stood with our friend and colleague State Representative Corey Paris and already, the same account that targeted him is targeting me and others for speaking up.
Representative Paris broke no laws. By the definition of doxxing, he didn’t doxx law enforcement as doxxing refers 1/
Representative Paris broke no laws. By the definition of doxxing, he didn’t doxx law enforcement as doxxing refers 1/
August 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Today, we stood with our friend and colleague State Representative Corey Paris and already, the same account that targeted him is targeting me and others for speaking up.
Representative Paris broke no laws. By the definition of doxxing, he didn’t doxx law enforcement as doxxing refers 1/
Representative Paris broke no laws. By the definition of doxxing, he didn’t doxx law enforcement as doxxing refers 1/
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“We often hear a city or a town doesn’t want Hartford making decisions for them...it sounds like we had a handful of towns making decisions for the entire state. That’s not fair or acceptable either." - @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social 🎯
@ginnymonk.bsky.social @ctmirror.org
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Emails: Lamont sought counsel on HB 5002 housing bill opposition
CT Gov. Ned Lamont involved his wife, a former state senator and others in discussions over how to respond to opposition to HB 5002.
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August 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“We often hear a city or a town doesn’t want Hartford making decisions for them...it sounds like we had a handful of towns making decisions for the entire state. That’s not fair or acceptable either." - @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social 🎯
@ginnymonk.bsky.social @ctmirror.org
ctmirror.org/2025/08/18/c...
@ginnymonk.bsky.social @ctmirror.org
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Was great to spend a few days at The Council of State Governments Eastern Region conference in Providence. Great to catch up with colleagues from Maryland to Maine to discuss our shared challenges, especially around our housing crisis, private equity in healthcare, and transit oriented development.
August 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Was great to spend a few days at The Council of State Governments Eastern Region conference in Providence. Great to catch up with colleagues from Maryland to Maine to discuss our shared challenges, especially around our housing crisis, private equity in healthcare, and transit oriented development.
Excited that the Hatford Business Journal for highlighted the bond money that State Senator Paul Honig and I secured for Favarh’s upcoming disability workforce and independent living center.
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August 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Excited that the Hatford Business Journal for highlighted the bond money that State Senator Paul Honig and I secured for Favarh’s upcoming disability workforce and independent living center.
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Thanks to NBC Connecticut for their great coverage of the re-launch of the Student Loan Reimbursement Program (SLRP) yesterday.
www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c... 1/2
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Connecticut student loan reimbursement program reopens Friday
If you have student loans, the state is giving you another chance to be paid back up to $5,000 this year. The Connecticut Student Loan Reimbursement Program aims to relieve student debt for residents ...
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August 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Thanks to NBC Connecticut for their great coverage of the re-launch of the Student Loan Reimbursement Program (SLRP) yesterday.
www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c... 1/2
www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c... 1/2
Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal, State Representative Tammy Exum, State Senator Paul Honig, Town Council Chair, Dan Polhamus, Town Councilman Anthony Weber, and Avon Planning and Zoning Chair, Lisa Levin, and I stood with the tenants of Avon Place at their press conference as they officially
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal, State Representative Tammy Exum, State Senator Paul Honig, Town Council Chair, Dan Polhamus, Town Councilman Anthony Weber, and Avon Planning and Zoning Chair, Lisa Levin, and I stood with the tenants of Avon Place at their press conference as they officially
It’s that time of year again. Soon, my end of session newsletter will be in your mailboxes. It contains highlights of the bills we passed during session including legislation for veterans, seniors, tax policy, electric bills, and more.
August 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It’s that time of year again. Soon, my end of session newsletter will be in your mailboxes. It contains highlights of the bills we passed during session including legislation for veterans, seniors, tax policy, electric bills, and more.
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Trump's executive order to criminalize homelessness is a cruel, calculated attack on our country's most vulnerable. I’m committed to every family having the dignity of a safe home & support to thrive, not just survive.
August 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Trump's executive order to criminalize homelessness is a cruel, calculated attack on our country's most vulnerable. I’m committed to every family having the dignity of a safe home & support to thrive, not just survive.
Today, we gathered at the Capitol to hold a press conference on the unlawful executive order from President Trump further criminalizing the homeless.
As a reminder, fewer than 30% of the homeless In CT have mental health issues. People with mental health issues are many times more likely 1/
As a reminder, fewer than 30% of the homeless In CT have mental health issues. People with mental health issues are many times more likely 1/
August 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Today, we gathered at the Capitol to hold a press conference on the unlawful executive order from President Trump further criminalizing the homeless.
As a reminder, fewer than 30% of the homeless In CT have mental health issues. People with mental health issues are many times more likely 1/
As a reminder, fewer than 30% of the homeless In CT have mental health issues. People with mental health issues are many times more likely 1/
Thank you to Governor Ned Lamont and his team for prioritizing people with disabilities in the workforce. Today, as part of the bonding agenda, $2.5 million was approved for Favarh’s latest project, a workforce development building.
FAVARH’s work around employment for people with disabilities 1/
FAVARH’s work around employment for people with disabilities 1/
August 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thank you to Governor Ned Lamont and his team for prioritizing people with disabilities in the workforce. Today, as part of the bonding agenda, $2.5 million was approved for Favarh’s latest project, a workforce development building.
FAVARH’s work around employment for people with disabilities 1/
FAVARH’s work around employment for people with disabilities 1/
The first meeting of the Working Group for the Relief of Connecticut Borrowers took place yesterday and though I was too under the weather to be there in person, we had a great discussion.
It was great to hear from CT’s Student Loan Ombudsperson, Michelle Jarvis-Lettman about her work helping
It was great to hear from CT’s Student Loan Ombudsperson, Michelle Jarvis-Lettman about her work helping
July 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The first meeting of the Working Group for the Relief of Connecticut Borrowers took place yesterday and though I was too under the weather to be there in person, we had a great discussion.
It was great to hear from CT’s Student Loan Ombudsperson, Michelle Jarvis-Lettman about her work helping
It was great to hear from CT’s Student Loan Ombudsperson, Michelle Jarvis-Lettman about her work helping
Firefighter Moreau dedicated himself to protecting our community, showing courage and selflessness every day. His passing is a profound loss for Plainville, for Connecticut, and for all who knew and served alongside him.
July 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Firefighter Moreau dedicated himself to protecting our community, showing courage and selflessness every day. His passing is a profound loss for Plainville, for Connecticut, and for all who knew and served alongside him.