HB05159

An Act Funding Journalism Fellowships For Graduates Of Public Institutions Of Higher Education.

Introduced·2/11/26

Connecticut HB05159 establishes a journalism fellowship program for graduates of public institutions of higher education.

Connecticut HB05159 creates a journalism fellowship program to fund at least twelve positions at local news organizations. The Office of Higher Education will establish the program, specifying minimum requirements and eligibility. Fellowships will be awarded to graduates of journalism programs at public institutions in the state, who must also interview with and be approved by the local news organization. Fellowships will be funded by the Commissioner of Higher Education.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Feb 17

12:00 AM

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Public Hearing

History

Feb 26

House

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations

Feb 25

House

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Feb 25

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office