Connecticut lawmakers voted to spend $800,000 of taxpayer money on Planned Parenthood and fund a “gender clinic” at Middlesex Hospital despite federal funding cuts under President Trump, a brazen defiance of national leadership in favor of radical leftist causes.
Key Takeaways
- Connecticut’s House passed H.B. 7066 with a partisan 94-49 vote, allocating $2.8 million to Planned Parenthood and LGBTQ+ organizations as a direct challenge to Trump administration funding freezes.
- While claiming to address “urgent needs,” Democrats diverted $800,000 to Planned Parenthood despite already approving $500,000 earlier, prompting Republican criticism about priorities.
- Nearly two dozen organizations, primarily serving immigrants and LGBTQ communities, will receive $62,500 each while Middlesex Hospital gets funding specifically for a “gender clinic.”
- Critics argue the bill neglects genuine crises like homelessness and poverty while funneling money to ideologically-driven causes, revealing misplaced state priorities.
Democrats Rush to Fund Leftist Organizations While Ignoring Critical Needs
Connecticut’s Democrat-controlled House of Representatives has deliberately undermined federal funding decisions by approving a $2.8 million package that prioritizes radical progressive organizations. The bill, passed almost entirely along party lines with all Republicans voting against it, allocates an additional $800,000 to Planned Parenthood despite the organization having already received $500,000 in recent funding. This financial maneuver represents a direct challenge to the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency efforts to rein in wasteful spending on controversial organizations.
Republican lawmakers expressed outrage at the partisan nature of the funding decisions, questioning both the amount and the timing of the allocations. Conservative representatives pointed out that the bill completely overlooks critical social issues like homelessness and poverty while funneling taxpayer dollars to organizations aligned with leftist political agendas. This selective approach to emergency funding reveals the true priorities of Connecticut’s Democratic leadership – ideology over actual public need.
Public Funds Diverted to Abortion and Gender Ideology
Among the most controversial aspects of the bill is the allocation of $800,000 to Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider. This comes despite earlier assurances from Democrats that previous funding would be sufficient. The Roman Catholic Church and pro-life advocates strongly opposed this provision, recognizing it as a deliberate effort to circumvent federal funding restrictions on abortion services. Instead of respecting the values of taxpayers with diverse moral views, Connecticut legislators have chosen to use public funds to promote controversial procedures.
“We had a hearing where we just appropriated an additional $500,000 to Planned Parenthood. I was assured that the half a million would cover that. … We’re giving them $800,000 again. Why are we giving Planned Parenthood $800,000 now … that they’re going to need to spend in the next three months?” – State Rep. Tammy Nuccio
Even more concerning for many taxpayers is the funding directed toward Middlesex Hospital specifically for a “gender clinic.” This allocation represents a clear political statement rather than an urgent medical necessity. By prioritizing controversial gender treatments over essential healthcare services needed by all Connecticut residents, lawmakers have revealed their commitment to pushing progressive ideology rather than addressing genuine public health concerns. The bill also directs $62,500 each to nearly two dozen organizations primarily serving LGBTQ and immigrant communities.
Criticism Mounts Over Secretive Process and Skewed Priorities
The manner in which this funding package was developed has drawn sharp criticism from government watchdog groups. The Yankee Institute, a Connecticut-based policy organization, condemned both the content of the bill and the secretive process used to advance it. This lack of transparency suggests lawmakers understood their funding priorities would face backlash if subjected to proper public scrutiny. By bundling controversial ideological funding with other provisions, including measures related to UConn student athletes, legislators attempted to obscure the bill’s true purpose.
“Giving more taxpayer money, even one cent, let alone $800,000, to those in the abortion business is truly tragic. We can only pray for those in power to reject this horrible idea.” – Chris Healy
The bill also imposes new mandates on Connecticut schools, requiring them to designate administrators specifically to interact with federal immigration authorities. This provision further demonstrates how the legislation serves primarily as a vehicle for advancing progressive political objectives rather than addressing genuine educational or social service needs. As the bill moves to the state Senate for consideration, conservatives are urging lawmakers to reconsider these misguided priorities that place radical ideological agendas ahead of Connecticut’s most vulnerable citizens.
“Tell me what politicians fund, and I’ll tell you what they value. The fact that they did it in secret reveals that they know their priorities are out of step with the taxpayers that subsidize their reckless spending.” – Yankee Institute President Carol Platt Liebau
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- CT House OKs money for Planned Parenthood, LGBTQ and immigrant groups
- Blue state rebels against DOGE, votes to fund radical abortion, LGBTQ agenda in defiance of Trump
