About The Initiative

The Puerto Rican Studies Initiative for Community Engagement and Public Policy (PRSI) is a research initiative seeking to document and support Puerto Ricans’ vital economic, intellectual, and cultural contributions to Connecticut and to provide research-based support for the development of public policies addressing the needs of Puerto Ricans in the State of Connecticut.

This initiative is part of a collaboration among various programs, including El Instituto (UConn Storrs, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Puerto Rican and Latin@ Studies Project (UConn Hartford, School of Social Work) and the Hispanic Health Council/Mi Casa. This initiative is funded by the Connecticut General Assembly with American Rescue Plan Act funds.

New Releases

New Report

This report was written at the behest of various members of the Connecticut State Puerto Rican and Latino legislative caucus. We were asked to examine what reforms could be enacted to reduce the energy rates for Puerto Rican and other working class rate payers residing in the state of Connecticut.

A copy of the report is available here Connecticut Electrical Markets Policy Report, Preliminary Findings

UConnPRSI accompanying testimony on on H.B. No. 6780 and S.B. No. 1193, CT Energy and Technology Committee, 4 February 2025 can be accessed here Connecticut Energy Reforms Testimony

Please click here for a video of the testimony starting at 2:32.

New Report

This report highlights key findings of the 2024 Pre-Election Survey of Puerto Rican and Latino voters in Connecticut.

Please click here for a copy of the report (English) 2024 UConnPRSI Pre-Election Survey of Puerto Ricans and Latino Voters in Connecticut

Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans Summit Flyer

Inaugural Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans|Connecticut Summit, Saturday, 11 January 2025, Legislative Office Building, Hartford, Connecticut

A summit of key Puerto Rican elected officials, community leaders and the community to discuss key issues affecting Puerto Ricans in Connecticut.

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Upcoming Events

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September 2024

2024 Puerto Rico | Puerto Ricans in Connecticut

CICD Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade

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September 2024

156 Celebration of El Grito de Lares, Springfield, MA

The Hispanic American Library in Springfield Union Station El Grito de Lares | Saturday, September 21, 2024, Springfield, MA