April 27, 2024

Connecticut Democrat Provision Would Axe Funding to Schools with Native American Mascots

A Connecticut Democrat introduced a sudden budget provision Tuesday that would block funding to public schools in the state that continue to use Native American sports team mascots and nicknames unless a tribe in the region gives written consent. State Sen. Cathy Osten (D), co-chair of the General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee, inserted the provision in…

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