Press Room

: August 7, 2017

E-News: Real Structural Changes, Billions of Dollars in Savings for Taxpayers

Abrams News
- Public Health Committee Co-Chairs Sen. Daugherty Abrams, Rep. Steinberg Joined by Nichola Hall of the Bridgeport NAACP and Kevin O'Flaherty of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to Announce Legislation Banning All Flavored Tobacco Products January 19, 2021
- Sen. Daugherty Abrams Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Live COVID-19 Vaccination Access Registration for Residents 75 Years or Older January 14, 2021
- ****MEDIA ADVISORY**** Tonight at 6 p.m. Sen. Daugherty Abrams and Meriden Delegation to Discuss Legislative Priorities in Facebook Live Town Hall January 5, 2021
- State Senator Daugherty Abrams Congratulates Connecticut Commissioner of Education Miguel Cardona for Presidential Cabinet Nomination December 23, 2020
- Senator Abrams Addresses Letter to Stonegate Properties Regarding Lease Non-Renewals August 19, 2020
- Senator Abrams Tours Damage Caused by Tropical Storm Isaias in Cheshire with Governor Lamont, Congressman Blumenthal, District and Town Leaders August 11, 2020
- Senator Abrams Questions Eversource, Thanks Essential Line Crews As Power Outages After Tropical Storm Isaias Continue for Fourth Day August 7, 2020
- Senator Daugherty Abrams Votes for Insulin Price-cap, Police Accountability, Absentee Ballot, Telehealth Legislation July 29, 2020
- Senator Abrams Welcomes Bond Commission Allocation of Funds for Repairs to Meriden Public Library, Local Safety Improvements July 20, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Senator Abrams To Be Joined By Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz, Leaders of Middlesex and Midstate Chambers of Commerce for Small Business-Focused Digital Conversation May 22 May 19, 2020
- Democratic State Senators Ask Governor Lamont to Delay Plans to Phase Out Connecticut's COVID-19 Restrictions on May 20th May 14, 2020
- Senator Abrams Releases List of Food Resources in 13th District To Assist Those Impacted By COVID-19 March 31, 2020
- Bill to Ensure Planned Parenthood Funding In Wake Of Trump Administration Cuts, Co-Sponsored By Senator Abrams, Receives Public Hearing March 5, 2020
- Senator Abrams Testifies In Support Of The Connecticut Plan March 5, 2020
- Looney, Duff & Abrams Shine Light on Anti-Public Health Dark Money March 5, 2020
- Public Health Committee Holds Public Hearing on Potential Repeal of Non-Medical Exemption from Immunizations February 19, 2020
- Public Health Committee Holds Public Hearing Wednesday On Potential Repeal Of Non-Medical Exemption From Immunizations February 19, 2020
- Senator Abrams to Hold Community Conversation in Meriden Jan. 29 With Representatives Santiago and Altobello January 23, 2020
- Abrams Joins Senate Democrats To Announce “A Healthy Connecticut” Agenda January 21, 2020
- Senator Abrams Visits Midstate Arc Meriden to Discuss Services, Support for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities January 14, 2020
- Senators Abrams and Lesser Celebrate Announcement of Open Space Land Grant for Acquisition of Middletown Property January 8, 2020
Anwar News
- State Senator Saud Anwar Congratulates Connecticut Commissioner of Education Miguel Cardona December 23, 2020
- Senator Anwar Encouraged by State Bond Commission's Support if East Hartford, East Windsor Projects December 18, 2020
- Senator Anwar Receives First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Wednesday December 16, 2020
- Senator Anwar Provides Update from Department of Public Health Regarding East Windsor COVID-19 Outbreak at Farm August 27, 2020
- Senator Anwar Disappointed to See South Windsor 'Black Lives Matter' Sign Vandalized August 14, 2020
- Senator Anwar Releases Public Statement Regarding Kamala Harris Being the First Vice Presidential Candidate with South Asian Heritage August 13, 2020
- Senator Anwar Joins Gov. Lamont, Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz, Sen. Blumenthal, UCONN Health Officials in South Windsor as CT Biotech Reveals 3D-Printed Mask Frames to Protect Public August 12, 2020
- As 38 Percent Of His District Is Still Without Power, Sen. Anwar Meets with Governor Lamont, South Windsor Officials to Survey Response August 6, 2020
- Senator Anwar Provides List of Community Resources for District Residents Impacted By Significant Damage Caused By Tropical Storm Isaias August 5, 2020
- Senator Anwar Writes Letter to Eversource Asking Questions About Response to Hurricane Isaias August 5, 2020
- Senator Anwar Joins Senate Democrats to Lead Passage of Bill to Increase Public-Police Trust Statewide July 29, 2020
- Senator Anwar Applauds Passage of Expanded Absentee Voting Law in Connecticut July 28, 2020
- Senator Anwar Glad to Join Senate Passage of Bill Concerning Telehealth Services July 28, 2020
- Senator Anwar Applauds Passage of Bill to Cap Cost of Insulin and Diabetes Supplies July 28, 2020
- Senator Anwar To Hold Mask, Hand Sanitizer Giveaway with Milan Cultural Association in East Hartford Saturday, July 25 July 21, 2020
- East Hartford Delegation Welcomes Bond Commission Funding to Support Repair Projects in East Hartford July 20, 2020
- Senators Anwar, McCrory Join Advocates to Introduce, Discuss Legislation Seeking to Desegregate Housing July 14, 2020
- Sen. Anwar Urges Stop & Shop to Continue Hazard Pay For Store Employees July 7, 2020
- Senator Anwar Releases Statement Lauding More Than $30 Million in Assistance to Renters, Homeowners and Landlords June 29, 2020
- Senators Cassano, Anwar, and Osten Praise Addition of $10 Million in Healthy Homes Funds to CFSIC June 29, 2020
- Senator Anwar Asks Governor Lamont to Declare Racism As a Public Health Emergency in the State of Connecticut June 15, 2020
- Senator Anwar to Hold Digital Panel Discussion on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Thursday June 10, 2020
- Senator Anwar Cheers Latest Hartford Foundation COVID-19 Grant Funding Announcement May 29, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Senator Anwar Asks Governor to Postpone License Renewals For Real Estate Brokers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic May 19, 2020
- Coalition of Senate Democrats Address Letter to Governor Lamont Expressing Concern, Seeking More Information About Plans to Re-Open Connecticut in Near Future May 14, 2020
- Democratic State Senators Ask Governor Lamont to Delay Plans to Phase Out Connecticut's COVID-19 Restrictions on May 20th May 14, 2020
- CVS Health To Open COVID-19 Testing Site In South Windsor; Senator Anwar Asks Members Of Public With Symptoms Or Suspecting COVID To Get Tested May 14, 2020
- Senator Anwar Shares Food Insecurity Resources, Discussion With Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz, Commisioners of Agriculture and Social Services May 6, 2020
- As Rentschler Field Foodshare Distribution Extended Through End of May, Senator Anwar Thanks Antonacci Family for $125,000 Donation May 6, 2020
- Senator Anwar Named To Connecticut Advisory Committee To U.S. Commission on Civil Rights April 27, 2020
- Senator Anwar Encouraged By Assistance Package Passed by U.S. Senate Tuesday Night April 22, 2020
- Senator Anwar Warns Public of Scams Targeting Those Impacted By COVID-19 After Becoming Target of Internet Impersonators April 16, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation to Introduce Legislation Filling Municipal Budgetary Shortfalls Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020
- Senator Anwar Addresses Letter to Insurance Department Commissioner Mais Encouraging Workers' Compensation for Medical Workers Who Contract COVID-19 April 2, 2020
- Senator Anwar, Attorney General Tong, Commissions On Human Rights and Opportunities and On Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunities Advocate for Unity after COVID-19 Asian-American Discrimination March 27, 2020
- Senators Anwar, Haskell Cheer East Hartford Packaging Group for Manufacturing, Donating Face Shields to Protect Health Care Workers March 26, 2020
- Senators Anwar, Haskell Laud East Hartford Distribution Company for Donating 5,000 Respirators to Hartford Hospital March 25, 2020
- Senators Anwar, Haskell Encourage Donations of Personal Protective Equipment to Connecticut Hospitals, Health Care Workers March 24, 2020
- Senator Anwar Addresses Letter to Governor Lamont, Commissioners Coleman-Mitchell and Westby Concerning Personal Protective Equipment in Hospitals March 17, 2020
- Sens. Anwar, Slap Welcome State Support For Heightened Security at Houses of Worship and Other Non-Profits March 11, 2020
- Legislation Providing Benefits to Hmong Laotian Veterans Who Fought During Vietnam War 'Secret War' Receives Public Hearing March 4, 2020
- Senator Anwar Votes For Passage of Bill in Committee to Cap Insulin Costs at $50; Public Hearing on Bill to Lower the Price of Prescription Drugs March 3, 2020
- Senator Anwar Releases Statement Regarding Metropolitan District March 2, 2020
- Senator Anwar Addresses Letter to Hartford Courant Owners Expressing Concern Over Corporate Ownership, Need For Journalism in Modern Democracy March 2, 2020
- Sen. Anwar Joins U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, Community Leaders for Roundtable Discussion Regarding Impact of Trump's Muslim Ban February 29, 2020
- Senator Anwar Releases Statement Following Governor's Press Conference Regarding Coronavirus February 26, 2020
- Senator Anwar Supports Bipartisan, Multistate Investigation Into Juul Announced Tuesday February 25, 2020
- Public Health Committee Holds Public Hearing on Potential Repeal of Non-Medical Exemption from Immunizations February 19, 2020
- Sen. Anwar Joins Governor Lamont, East Hartford Delegation at Debut of UTC-Funded Jet Engine Testing Facility in East Hartford February 18, 2020
- Senator Anwar Joins Announcement of New Legislation to Cap the Cost of Insulin February 13, 2020
- Sen. Anwar Announces Route 2 Guiderail Improvements to Occur This Week in East Hartford February 3, 2020
- Sen. Anwar Joins Sen. Osten's Unveiling Of Casino Jobs And Revenue Bill For 2020 Legislative Session January 29, 2020
- Senator Anwar, Rep. Mcgee, Housing Committee Co-Chairs, Discuss 2020 Legislative Priorities and the 'Right to Housing' January 27, 2020
- Senator Anwar Joins Looney, Duff, Senate Democrats To Announce “A Smart & Responsible Connecticut” Agenda January 23, 2020
- Sen. Anwar Releases Statement in Support of Governor Lamont's Executive Order on Health Care Cost Reductions January 22, 2020
- Senator Anwar, Quarries Working Group Release Final Report January 17, 2020
- Sen. Anwar Appointed Senate Vice Chair of Children's Committee January 17, 2020
- Sen. Anwar Joins Sen. Slap, Bipartisan Legislators to Support Bill Protecting Older Job Applicants From Age Discrimination January 16, 2020
- Senator Anwar Appointed As Co-Chair Of Crumbling Foundations Caucus January 13, 2020
- Senator Anwar Celebrates Announcement of $132,000 Open Space Land Grant for Acquisition of Ellington Property January 8, 2020
- Senator Anwar Joins Leaders to Celebrate Goodwin College Becoming Goodwin University January 6, 2020
Bradley News
- State Senator Dennis Bradley Reflects On Martin Luther King Day January 18, 2021
- State Senator Dennis Bradley Ready for Parts of Historic Police Accountability Bill to Take Effect January 1, 2021 December 22, 2020
- Senator Dennis Bradley Releases Statement on Passing of Former Senator Ed Gomes December 22, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation to Introduce Legislation Filling Municipal Budgetary Shortfalls Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020
Cabrera News
- Sen. Cabrera Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Live COVID-19 Vaccination Access Registration for Residents 75 Years or Older January 14, 2021
- Jorge Cabrera Sworn in as State Senator of 17th District January 6, 2021
Cassano News
- Senators Cassano, Anwar, and Osten Praise Addition of $10 Million in Healthy Homes Funds to CFSIC June 29, 2020
- Coalition of Senate Democrats Address Letter to Governor Lamont Expressing Concern, Seeking More Information About Plans to Re-Open Connecticut in Near Future May 14, 2020
- Senator Steve Cassano Welcomes State Grant to Expand Open Space in Manchester January 9, 2020
Cohen News
- Sen. Cohen Welcomes COVID-19 Vaccinations For CT Residents Age 75+ January 14, 2021
- Senator Cohen Writes Eversource President: "I implore you to explain how Eversource can justify such a poor storm response." August 5, 2020
- Senator Cohen Votes for Insulin Price-cap, Police Accountability, Absentee Ballot, Telehealth Legislation July 29, 2020
- Sen. Cohen, Rep. Scanlon Welcome State Investment in Guilford Clean Water Project July 21, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Coalition of Senate Democrats Address Letter to Governor Lamont Expressing Concern, Seeking More Information About Plans to Re-Open Connecticut in Near Future May 14, 2020
- Democratic State Senators Ask Governor Lamont to Delay Plans to Phase Out Connecticut's COVID-19 Restrictions on May 20th May 14, 2020
- CVS To Open COVID-9 Testing Site in Guilford; Senator Cohen Encourages Public To Get Tested May 14, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation to Introduce Legislation Filling Municipal Budgetary Shortfalls Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020
- Sen. Cohen & Legislature’s Bioscience Caucus Briefed on Ct Job-Growth Possibilities January 24, 2020
- Sen. Cohen Wins ‘Town Crier Award’ From Connecticut Council of Small Towns for Her Commitment to Municipalities January 22, 2020
Duff News
- Senators Looney, Duff Release Statement on Passing of Former Senator Ed Gomes December 22, 2020
- Duff Praises New State Bonding for Norwalk Transportation December 18, 2020
- Senators Looney, Duff Release Statement on Mayor Boughton Appointment December 10, 2020
- Senators Needleman, Looney & Duff: Ratepayer Advocates Should Be On Utility Company Boards Of Directors August 27, 2020
- Senate Democrats Proudly Lead Passage of Bill Increasing Police Accountability Statewide July 29, 2020
- Senate Democrats Pleased with Passage of Bill Concerning Telehealth Services July 28, 2020
- Senate Democrats Pass Bill To Cap Cost of Insulin and Diabetes Supplies July 28, 2020
- Senate Democrats Lead Passage of Expanded Absentee Voting Law in Connecticut July 28, 2020
- Looney & Duff Decry Stop & Shop Prematurely Ending Surplus Pay Program Amid COVID-19 July 7, 2020
- Duff Announces Connecticut Humanities Grant to Stepping Stones Museum July 7, 2020
- Senator Duff Calls on Republican Registrar to Resign June 29, 2020
- Senate Democrats Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 19, 2020
- TOMORROW @ 10:30 AM: Senate Democrats to Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 18, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Looney and Duff Statement on Revenue Estimates April 30, 2020
- Regular Legislative Session Will Not Reconvene April 21, 2020
- Connecticut Senate Democrats Continue Daily Constituent Service Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic April 16, 2020
- Legislative Leaders Postpone Legislative Business Until April 23 April 8, 2020
- Legislative Leaders Postpone Legislative Business Until April 13 March 23, 2020
- Legislative Leaders Postpone Legislative Business Until March 30 March 12, 2020
- Legislative Leaders Postpone Public Hearings Next Week | Rules Change to Allow Call-In Voting for Committees March 11, 2020
- COVID-19: Senate Democrats Issue Letter Calling for Health Care Cost Relief March 6, 2020
- Senator Duff Presents Connecticut Humanities Grant to the Norwalk Historical Society March 6, 2020
- Senator Duff Presents Connecticut Humanities Grant to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum March 6, 2020
- Looney, Duff & Abrams Shine Light on Anti-Public Health Dark Money March 5, 2020
- Looney and Duff Applaud Committee Passage of Bill to Cap Insulin Costs at $50 March 3, 2020
- Senator Duff Testifies in Support of His Bill to Protect Net Neutrality February 27, 2020
- Following Trump's Attack on Planned Parenthood, Senate Democrats' Plan to Fund Women's Health Care Moves Forward February 20, 2020
- Senator Duff Presents Donation From Vistra Energy to Norwalk High and Brien McMahon Post-Graduation Party Committees February 10, 2020
- Interstate Compact to End Business Poaching January 29, 2020
- Duff, Looney, Senate Democrats Announce “A Connecticut for All” Agenda January 24, 2020
- Duff, Looney, Senate Democrats Announce “A Smart & Responsible Connecticut” Agenda January 23, 2020
- Duff Looney, Senate Democrats Announce “A Just Connecticut” Agenda January 22, 2020
- Duff, Looney, Senate Democrats Announce “A Healthy Connecticut” Agenda January 21, 2020
- Duff Appoints Norwalk Police Sergeant to Connecticut Port Authority Board of Directors January 21, 2020
- Duff Secures Grant from Vistra Energy to Support the Norwalk International Cultural Exchange January 15, 2020
Flexer News
- Statement Of State Senator Mae Flexer In Response to CT GOP Chairman J.R. Romano’s Allegations Of Voter Fraud July 9, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Democratic State Senators Ask Governor Lamont to Delay Plans to Phase Out Connecticut's COVID-19 Restrictions on May 20th May 14, 2020
- Mansfield Area Lawmakers Celebrate Passage of Bond Package, Validating Roof Installation Funds Previously Approved Through Last Year's Referendum March 12, 2020
- Sen. Flexer Leads Task Force in Unanimous Proposal to Retroactively Eliminate CT's Statute of Limitations in Civil Sex Assault Cases January 7, 2020
Fonfara News
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
Hartley News
- Senator Hartley, Representative Napoli, and Representative Reyes to Hold Virtual Office Hours January 8, 2021
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Democratic State Senators Ask Governor Lamont to Delay Plans to Phase Out Connecticut's COVID-19 Restrictions on May 20th May 14, 2020
- Senator Hartley Encourages Student Loan Borrowers Impacted By COVID Pandemic to Utilize Assistance and Forgiveness Resources May 12, 2020
- Senator Hartley To Join Women's Business Development Council for Digital Town Hall on Manufacturing in Connecticut During the COVID-19 Crisis April 22, 2020
- Senator Hartley Votes To Support Passage of Bill in Committee to Cap Insulin Costs at $50; Public Hearing on Bill to Lower the Price of Prescription Drugs March 4, 2020
- Senator Hartley Joins Waterbury Rail Caucus to Advocate for Commitment to Improving Waterbury Rail Service February 24, 2020
Haskell News
- COVID-19 Vaccination Access Registration Live for State Residents at Least 75 Years Old January 14, 2021
- Senator Haskell Supports State Bond Commission Funding of Safety Improvements on Interstate 95 December 18, 2020
- Senator Haskell Supports the 'Take Back Our Grid Act' August 17, 2020
- Senator Haskell Votes for Absentee Ballot Expansion, Insulin Price-cap, Police Accountability, and Telehealth Coverage Legislation July 29, 2020
- Senator Haskell Encouraged By Strong Early Response to Tuition-Free Community College Program July 24, 2020
- Senator Haskell Asks Governor Lamont, Education Commissioner Cardona To Allow School Districts to Develop Hybrid Plans, Count All Class Days Toward School Year July 23, 2020
- Senator Haskell Celebrates Announcement of Free Community College Tuition in Fall 2020 Semester June 18, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Coalition of Senate Democrats Address Letter to Governor Lamont Expressing Concern, Seeking More Information About Plans to Re-Open Connecticut in Near Future May 14, 2020
- CVS Health To Open COVID-19 Testing Site in Bethel; Senator Haskell Asks Members of Public With Symptoms to Get Tested May 14, 2020
- New Canaan Delegation Announces Installation of Covering at Talmadge Hill Train Station May 14, 2020
- Democratic Legislators to Support Health Care Workers in Nursing Homes & Highlight Inequities May 8, 2020
- Senator Haskell Encourages Self-Employed Individuals Out of Work to Complete Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Applications May 7, 2020
- Senator Haskell Urges Constituents to Utilize Free Student Loan Assistance For Borrowers Impacted By COVID May 6, 2020
- Senator Haskell Names Winners of District-Wide High School Essay Contest April 24, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation to Introduce Legislation Filling Municipal Budgetary Shortfalls Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020
- Senator Haskell Supports Launch of Emergency No-Interest Loan Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Amid COVID-19 Outbreak March 26, 2020
- Senators Anwar, Haskell Cheer East Hartford Packaging Group for Manufacturing, Donating Face Shields to Protect Health Care Workers March 26, 2020
- Senators Anwar, Haskell Laud East Hartford Distribution Company for Donating 5,000 Respirators to Hartford Hospital March 25, 2020
- Senators Anwar, Haskell Encourage Donations of Personal Protective Equipment to Connecticut Hospitals, Health Care Workers March 24, 2020
- Senator Haskell To Join Person-To-Person In Norwalk Monday to Volunteer, Assist With Food Deliveries During COVID-19 Outbreak March 20, 2020
- Senator Haskell Supports Heightened Security at the Houses of Worship and Other Non Profits March 11, 2020
- Senator Haskell Advocates In Support Of Public Option Legislation March 5, 2020
- Senator Haskell Co-Sponsors Bill to Cap Insulin Costs at $50 March 3, 2020
- Senator Haskell Celebrates 2020 Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund Awardees in New Canaan February 18, 2020
- Senator Haskell Celebrates 2020 Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund Awardees in Ridgefield February 18, 2020
- Senator Haskell Celebrates 2020 Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund Awardees in Westport February 18, 2020
- Senator Haskell Celebrates 2020 Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund Awardees in Wilton February 18, 2020
- Senator Haskell, Representative Wood Highlight Development of Wasteful Practices Reporting Program February 10, 2020
- Senator Haskell Praises Rail Improvements on Metro-North Included in ‘CT2030’ Plan January 30, 2020
- Senator Haskell Joins Senate Democrats To Announce “A Connecticut for All” Agenda January 27, 2020
- Haskell, Senate Democrats Announce “A Smart & Responsible Connecticut” Agenda January 23, 2020
- Haskell Joins Senate Democrats To Announce “A Just Connecticut” Agenda January 8, 2020
- Senator Haskell Cheers Announcement of $9.1 Million for Land Conservation, Including $1.9 Million for Weston and Wilton Projects January 8, 2020
- Senator Haskell Joins Governor Lamont for Launch of AT&T Partnership for High-Speed Connections on the New Haven Line January 6, 2020
Kasser News
- Sen. Kasser Welcomes State Funding for Armstrong Court December 18, 2020
- Senators Leone and Kasser Announce the Reopening of the Stamford DMV July 30, 2020
- Senator Kasser Votes for Four Bills In Special Session July 29, 2020
- Senator Kasser, Senate Democrats Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 19, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Coalition of Senate Democrats Address Letter to Governor Lamont Expressing Concern, Seeking More Information About Plans to Re-Open Connecticut in Near Future May 14, 2020
- Democratic State Senators Ask Governor Lamont to Delay Plans to Phase Out Connecticut's COVID-19 Restrictions on May 20th May 14, 2020
- New Canaan Delegation Announces Installation of Covering at Talmadge Hill Train Station May 14, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation to Introduce Legislation Filling Municipal Budgetary Shortfalls Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020
- Statement From Senators Kasser and Kushner Re: New Safe Store Rules April 2, 2020
Kushner News
- Senator Kushner Highlights Increased Tax Exemptions for Seniors to Go Into Effect on New Year's Day December 22, 2020
- Sens. Kushner and Lesser Celebrate New Executive Order Strengthening Workers' Compensation Claims July 24, 2020
- Sens. Kushner, Lesser Seek Workers' Comp Protections For COVID-Affected Workers July 17, 2020
- Sen. Kushner Urges Stop & Shop To Continue Hazard Pay For Store Employees July 7, 2020
- Senator Kushner, Senate Democrats Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 19, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Coalition of Senate Democrats Address Letter to Governor Lamont Expressing Concern, Seeking More Information About Plans to Re-Open Connecticut in Near Future May 14, 2020
- Democratic State Senators Ask Governor Lamont to Delay Plans to Phase Out Connecticut's COVID-19 Restrictions on May 20th May 14, 2020
- Senator Kushner Visits With Nursing Home Employees As Engraved Products Donates 6,000 Masks For Workers May 8, 2020
- Senator Kushner’s Statement On 'Operation Milk Delivery' To Donate Half-Gallons Of Milk To Local Families May 4, 2020
- Senator Kushner Welcomes State Investments in Danbury and Across the Region April 16, 2020
- Statement From Senators Kasser and Kushner Re: New Safe Store Rules April 2, 2020
- Statement of Senator Julie Kushner on the Appointment of Andrea Barton Reeves January 23, 2020
- Sen. Kushner, CT Legislators Give Bipartisan Support to Bill to Protect Older Job Applicants From Age Discrimination January 16, 2020
Leone News
- Senators Leone and Kasser Announce the Reopening of the Stamford DMV July 30, 2020
- Senator Leone Votes for Absentee Ballot, Telehealth and Insulin Price-Cap Legislation July 28, 2020
- Senator Leone Welcomes State Bonding for Renovations at Stamford High School July 21, 2020
- Senate Democrats Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 19, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Senator Leone Welcomes State Bonding For Transportation Improvements in Stamford and Darien April 16, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation to Introduce Legislation Filling Municipal Budgetary Shortfalls Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020
- Sen. Leone Releases Statement Following First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Stamford March 12, 2020
Lesser News
- Senator Matt Lesser, Representative Kerry Wood, and Representative Sean Scanlon Release Statement Following Governor Lamont's Opening Remarks January 6, 2021
- Senator Lesser Announces Rocky Hill Ferry Service Extension August 24, 2020
- Senator Lesser Urges Rejection of Proposed Eversource Rate Increase August 24, 2020
- Senator Lesser Thrilled Rocky Hill Ferry Will Resume Operations August 10, 2020
- Senator Lesser Leads Passage of Telehealth and Insulin Bills July 28, 2020
- Sens. Lesser and Kushner Celebrate New Executive Order Strengthening Workers' Compensation Claims July 24, 2020
- Sens. Kushner, Lesser Seek Workers' Comp Protections For COVID-Affected Workers July 17, 2020
- Senator Matt Lesser Welcomes State Bonding to Newington July 15, 2020
- State Senator Matt Lesser Backs Governor Ned Lamont's Decision of Certification Implementation for Travelers Entering Connecticut July 13, 2020
- Insurance and Real Estate Committee & Labor and Public Employees Committee to Hold Information Hearing on Works Compensation and COVID-19 June 16, 2020
- Insurance Chairs, Reps. Currey and Allie-Brennan React to SCOTUS Ruling, Healthcare Rule June 15, 2020
- State Senator Matt Lesser Hosts Oversight Hearing on Current State of Telehealth Services June 4, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Coalition of Senate Democrats Address Letter to Governor Lamont Expressing Concern, Seeking More Information About Plans to Re-Open Connecticut in Near Future May 14, 2020
- Democratic State Senators Ask Governor Lamont to Delay Plans to Phase Out Connecticut's COVID-19 Restrictions on May 20th May 14, 2020
- Senator Lesser To Host Facebook Live Conversation With Rocky Hill Officer Monday to Recognize Compassionate Approach to Assisting Local Autistic Woman May 10, 2020
- Senator Lesser Supports New Hartford Healthcare Drive-Up Testing Site in Newington May 6, 2020
- Lesser Blasts DeVos After Court Rules Against CT Student Loan Bill of Rights May 1, 2020
- Senator Lesser Announces Nighttime Road Construction In Cromwell Beginning Sunday April 24, 2020
- Connecticut Legislators Petition Congress to Enact Business Interruption Insurance April 21, 2020
- Senator Lesser Releases Statement in Support of 'No-Cost' Life Insurance Coverage for Health Care Workers on COVID-19 Front Lines April 15, 2020
- Senator Lesser Applauds Connecticut Insurers For Waiving COVID-19 Medical Treatment Cost-Sharing April 15, 2020
- Lesser Applauds New Request for a 60-day Grace Period for Insurance Premium Payments March 24, 2020
- Sen. Lesser Applauds New Insurance Department Coronavirus Guidelines | Guidelines Follow Letter from Lesser Seeking Relief for Patients March 10, 2020
- Sen. Lesser Sends Letter Urging Insurance Department Commissioner to Issue Bulletin Waiving Deductibles, CoPays and Cost Sharing for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment March 6, 2020
- Senators Vote For Passage of Bill in Committee to Cap Insulin Costs at $50; Public Hearing on Bill to Lower the Price of Prescription Drugs March 3, 2020
- Senators Lesser and Maroney Hold Prescription Drug and Long-Term Care Forum January 24, 2020
- Sen. Lesser Joins Fellow State Lawmakers as Gov. Lamont Signs Executive Orders Reducing Healthcare Costs for Connecticut Families January 22, 2020
- Sen. Lesser Appointed Senate Vice Chair of Energy & Technology Committee January 21, 2020
- Lesser Joins Senate Democrats To Announce “A Healthy Connecticut” Agenda January 21, 2020
- Sen. Lesser, Rep. Phipps Present Donation to MLK, Jr. Scholarship Committee of Greater Middletown January 17, 2020
- Sen. Lesser Honored By Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians for His Leadership in Improving Healthcare Statewide January 10, 2020
- Senators Lesser and Abrams Celebrate Announcement of Open Space Land Grant for Acquisition of Middletown Property January 8, 2020
Looney News
- Looney, Duff Statement on Facebook Threat Against Senator Winfield January 12, 2021
- Looney, Duff Statement on Chaos and Violence in Washington, D.C. January 7, 2021
- Looney, Duff Statement Regarding Governor Lamont's Address January 6, 2021
- Tomorrow @ 11 AM: Looney to Donate 1,000 N95 Masks to Fair Haven Community Health Care December 30, 2020
- Senate President Pro Tempore Looney Releases Committee Assignments for 2021-2022 Legislative Term December 28, 2020
- Looney Applauds New State Bonding for New Haven & Hamden December 18, 2020
- Looney & Paolillo Submit Testimony in Opposition to Permit for Putrescible Waste December 15, 2020
- Senate President Pro Tempore Looney Announces Committee Chairs for 2021-2022 Legislative Term November 27, 2020
- Senators Needleman, Looney & Duff: Ratepayer Advocates Should Be On Utility Company Boards Of Directors August 27, 2020
- Statement from Senator Looney on Retirement of CSCU President Mark Ojakian August 12, 2020
- Senate Democrats Proudly Lead Passage of Bill Increasing Police Accountability Statewide July 29, 2020
- Senate Democrats Pleased with Passage of Bill Concerning Telehealth Services July 28, 2020
- Senator Looney Leads Passage of Bill to Cap Cost of Insulin and Diabetes Supplies July 28, 2020
- Senate Democrats Pass Bill To Cap Cost of Insulin and Diabetes Supplies July 28, 2020
- Senate Democrats Lead Passage of Expanded Absentee Voting Law in Connecticut July 28, 2020
- Sen. Looney, Rep. Paolillo, Mayor Elicker Welcome State Investment in New Haven Bioscience Tower & Jobs July 21, 2020
- Looney & Duff Decry Stop & Shop Prematurely Ending Surplus Pay Program Amid COVID-19 July 7, 2020
- Senate Democrats Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 19, 2020
- TOMORROW @ 10:30 AM: Senate Democrats to Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 18, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Coalition of Senate Democrats Address Letter to Governor Lamont Expressing Concern, Seeking More Information About Plans to Re-Open Connecticut in Near Future May 14, 2020
- Looney and Duff Statement on Revenue Estimates April 30, 2020
- Regular Legislative Session Will Not Reconvene April 21, 2020
- Connecticut Legislators Petition Congress to Enact Business Interruption Insurance April 21, 2020
- Connecticut Senate Democrats Continue Daily Constituent Service Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic April 16, 2020
- Legislative Leaders Postpone Legislative Business Until April 23 April 8, 2020
- Legislative Leaders Postpone Legislative Business Until April 13 March 23, 2020
- Legislative Leaders Postpone Legislative Business Until March 30 March 12, 2020
- Legislative Leaders Postpone Public Hearings Next Week | Rules Change to Allow Call-In Voting for Committees March 11, 2020
- COVID-19: Senate Democrats Issue Letter Calling for Health Care Cost Relief March 6, 2020
- Looney, Duff & Abrams Shine Light on Anti-Public Health Dark Money March 5, 2020
- Looney and Duff Applaud Committee Passage of Bill to Cap Insulin Costs at $50 March 3, 2020
- Statement from Senator Looney Regarding State Bonding February 21, 2020
- Following Trump's Attack on Planned Parenthood, Senate Democrats' Plan to Fund Women's Health Care Moves Forward February 20, 2020
- Statement from Looney and Duff on Ending Non-Medical Exemptions for Vaccinations February 5, 2020
- Looney Calls for Review of Deadly Force Laws January 30, 2020
- Looney, Duff, Senate Democrats Announce “A Connecticut for All” Agenda January 24, 2020
- Looney, Duff, Senate Democrats Announce “A Smart & Responsible Connecticut” Agenda January 23, 2020
- Looney, Duff, Senate Democrats Announce “A Just Connecticut” Agenda January 22, 2020
- Looney, Duff, Senate Democrats Announce “A Healthy Connecticut” Agenda January 21, 2020
- Senate President Pro Tempore Looney Announces New Committee Assignments for 2020 Legislative Session January 17, 2020
Maroney News
- Senator James Maroney Releases Statement Following New Tool Launched to Help Connecticut Residents Over 75 Years Old Get Vaccinated January 14, 2021
- Senator James Maroney Releases Statement Following Opening Day Remarks January 6, 2021
- Senator Maroney Announces City of West Haven and West Short Fire District Inc to Receive FEMA Grant August 28, 2020
- Senator James Maroney To Propose Legislation To Give Utility Payers Relief in Response to Power Outages August 7, 2020
- Senator James Maroney Questions Electric Company's Response Efforts Following Tropical Storm Isaias August 6, 2020
- Senator Maroney Votes for Police Policy Reform Bill July 29, 2020
- Senator Maroney Votes for Absentee Ballot, Insulin Price-cap, Telehealth Legislation July 28, 2020
- State Senator James Maroney to Hold Virtual Memorial Service in Honor of the Victims of COVID-19 in Connecticut June 4, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Sen. Maroney, Rep. Borer to Hold Office Hours in West Haven on Thursday at the Elm Diner February 10, 2020
- Sen. Maroney, Rep Rose and Milford Mayor Blake Announce Job Fair for Those Affected by Subway Layoffs at Milford Headquarters February 7, 2020
- Sen. Maroney to Hold Community Conversation in Orange on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6 pm January 31, 2020
- Sen. Maroney Joins Senate Democrats as They Announce, “A Connecticut for All” Agenda January 24, 2020
- Sens. Maroney and Lesser Hold Prescription Drug and Long-Term Care Forum January 24, 2020
- Sen. Maroney to Hold Community Conversation in Orange on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6 pm January 24, 2020
- Sen. Maroney Office to Hold Coffee Hours in Orange on Thursday at Starbucks January 14, 2020
Moore News
- Senator Marilyn Moore Encouraging Family Members to Help Residents Who Are 75 Years of Age and Older January 15, 2021
- Senator Marilyn Moore Releases Statement on Passing of Former Senator Ed Gomes December 22, 2020
- State Senator Marilyn Moore Welcomes State Funds to District 22 December 18, 2020
- Senator Moore Votes For Police Accountability, Absentee Ballot, Insulin Price-cap Legislation July 29, 2020
- TOMORROW @ 10:30 AM: Senate Democrats to Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 18, 2020
- SUNDAY: Senator Moore and Caravan 4 Justice to Demonstrate Against Police Power Perpetrated Against the Black Community June 5, 2020
- TOMORROW: Black and Puerto Rican Caucus to Support Health Care Workers in Nursing Homes & Highlight Inequities May 24, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Coalition of Senate Democrats Address Letter to Governor Lamont Expressing Concern, Seeking More Information About Plans to Re-Open Connecticut in Near Future May 14, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation to Introduce Legislation Filling Municipal Budgetary Shortfalls Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020
- Sen. Moore Releases Statement Regarding Cancellation of Bridgeport's St. Patrick's Day Activities and Parade March 12, 2020
- Sen. Moore Offers Condolences to Frank Recchia and the News 12 Reporter's Family Regarding Recent News of His Brother's Death March 10, 2020
- Sen. Moore Supports Bill to Establish Process for Removing Board of Education Members March 9, 2020
- Sen. Moore Leads Joint Informational Forum with 2Gen Working Group and Human Services Committee on Solutions to the Effects of Benefits Cliffs January 30, 2020
Needleman News
- Senator Needleman Grants Citation to Carter Gowrie After Decades of Service to the Shoreline Community and Beyond January 15, 2021
- Senator Needleman Encourages Constituents at Least 75 Years Old to Register for COVID-19 Vaccinations January 14, 2021
- Senator Needleman Holds Zoom Roundtable Discussion With District Breweries to Find Solutions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic January 11, 2021
- Senator Needleman Pleased as New York Times Names East Haddam 'Place to Love in 2021' January 8, 2021
- Senator Needleman Announces Portland Fire Department To Receive FEMA Grant For Important Equipment August 28, 2020
- Senator Needleman Announces East Haddam Fire Department To Receive FEMA Grant For Vehicle Acquisition August 28, 2020
- Senators Needleman, Looney & Duff: Ratepayer Advocates Should Be On Utility Company Boards Of Directors August 27, 2020
- Senator Needleman Applauds Extension of Connecticut River Ferry Service August 24, 2020
- Senator Needleman, Southeastern Connecticut Democrats Ask Gov. Lamont to Re-open Job Centers August 20, 2020
- Energy and Technology Committee Leaders Unveil 'Take Back Our Grid Act' August 17, 2020
- Senator Needleman, Legislative Leaders of the Energy & Technology Committee Plan Public Hearing August 11, 2020
- Senator Needleman Calls For Resignation of Eversource CEO As Cleanup from Tropical Storm Isaias Continues for Fourth Day August 8, 2020
- Senator Needleman Announces Department of Transportation Digital Public Information Hearing On Westbrook Bridge Project To Be Held On September 3rd August 5, 2020
- Senator Needleman, In Response to Severe Damage Caused By Tropical Storm Isaias, Asks Eversource: "Where Has All The Money Gone?" August 5, 2020
- Eastern Connecticut Legislators Demand Answers from Eversource July 29, 2020
- Senator Needleman Votes for Insulin Price-Cap and Absentee Ballot Legislation July 28, 2020
- Senator Needleman Welcomes Grant Funding To Support Alternative Water Source Plan in East Hampton July 16, 2020
- Senators Needleman, Osten Report Mosquito Activity Does Not Yet Show EEE; Virus Is Not Expected to Be Seen Until Mid-August June 29, 2020
- Senator Needleman, Representative Carpino Host Conversation with Office of the Health Care Advocate to Answer COVID-19 Questions June 9, 2020
- Senator Needleman Praises Finance Advisory Committee for Approving Funding to Support Extended Mosquito Trapping, Fighting EEE June 4, 2020
- Senator Needleman to Hold Facebook Live Town Hall with Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye, Essex Health Director on Monday, June 8 June 3, 2020
- As Pride Month Begins and COVID-19 Impacts Blood Donations, Sen. Needleman Signs Letter to FDA Commissioner Advocating for End of Ban on Donations from Gay and Bisexual Men June 1, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- CVS Health To Open COVID-19 Testing Site In East Hampton; Senator Needleman Asks Members Of Public With Symptoms Or Suspecting COVID To Get Tested May 14, 2020
- Senator Needleman Cheers PURA Decision Imposing New Marketing Standards on Third-Party Electric Suppliers May 11, 2020
- Senator Needleman Shares Tips Amid Strong Storms Causing Power Outages Monday April 13, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation to Introduce Legislation Filling Municipal Budgetary Shortfalls Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020
- Senator Needleman Visits Portland Business Developing Reusable Silicone Mask To Fight COVID-19 March 31, 2020
- Senator Needleman Releases List of Food Resources In The 33rd Senate District Amid COVID-19 Outbreak March 25, 2020
- Senator Needleman Testifies in Support of Legislation Removing Race Designations on Marriage License at Public Hearing March 9, 2020
- Senator Needleman Supports, Commends Passage of Bill in Committee to Cap Insulin Costs at $50; Public Hearing on Bill to Lower the Price of Prescription Drugs March 3, 2020
- Senator Needleman Joins Connecticut Power and Energy Society, Connecticut Bar Association Legislative Preview Discussion February 25, 2020
- Senator Needleman, Representative Haines To Hold Community Conversation Hosted By the East Haddam Business Assoc on March 2 February 24, 2020
- Senator Needleman Announces Start of Department of Transportation Construction for Arrigoni Bridge Rehabilitation in Middletown, Portland February 14, 2020
- Senator Needleman Announces 'Best in Business" Award to Recognize Small Businesses Across the 33rd District February 11, 2020
- Best in Business Award February 10, 2020
- Sen. Needleman Appointed Senate Vice Chair of Planning & Development Committee January 21, 2020
Osten News
- Sen. Osten Welcomes New Laws Effective January 1 December 22, 2020
- Senator Osten, Southeastern Connecticut Democrats Ask Gov. Lamont to Re-open Job Centers August 20, 2020
- Senator Osten Supports 'Take Back Our Grid' Legislation August 18, 2020
- Eastern Connecticut Legislators Demand Answers from Eversource July 29, 2020
- Senator Osten Votes for Absentee Ballot, Telehealth, Insulin Price-cap Legislation July 28, 2020
- Sen. Osten Welcomes State Bonding to Remediate Former Norwich State Hospital Brownfield, Kick-Start Economic Development July 14, 2020
- Sen. Osten Urges Stop & Shop to Continue Hazard Pay For Store Employees July 7, 2020
- Senators Needleman, Osten Report Mosquito Activity Does Not Yet Show EEE; Virus Is Not Expected to Be Seen Until Mid-August June 29, 2020
- Senators Cassano, Anwar, and Osten Praise Addition of $10 Million in Healthy Homes Funds to CFSIC June 29, 2020
- Senator Osten, Senate Democrats Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 19, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Statement of Senator Osten on Tribes’ Announcement May 20, 2020
- Senator Osten Welcomes State Funding for Norwich Police Body Cameras April 1, 2020
- Senator Osten Releases Statement After Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Near Ledyard High School February 10, 2020
- Sen. Osten Welcomes Growth in Connecticut’s Agricultural Industries February 6, 2020
- Statement Of Senator Cathy Osten On The Lamont Administration’s Decision To Model Connecticut’s New Workforce Development Efforts On The Eastern Workforce Investment Board Model January 30, 2020
- CT Police Officers Honor Cathy Osten With Leadershp Award for Her Work on PTS January 30, 2020
- Sen. Osten Unveils Casino Jobs and Revenue Bill for 2020 Legislative Session January 29, 2020
Slap News
- Aging Committee Takes Aim at Age Discrimination January 19, 2021
- Insurance Committee Raises Proposed Bill From Sen. Slap RE; Travel Insurance Covering Suicide January 14, 2021
- Sen. Slap Welcomes New State Law Requiring Emergency Prescriptions for Insulin and Diabetes Supplies December 21, 2020
- Sen. Slap Welcomes State Investment in Mixed-Income Apartment Building in West Hartford December 18, 2020
- Senator Slap Supports 'Take Back Our Grid' Legislation August 18, 2020
- Sen. Slap Urges Stop & Shop to Continue Hazard Pay For Store Employees July 7, 2020
- Senator Slap, Senate Democrats Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 19, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation for Legislative Fixes to Paycheck Protection Program May 22, 2020
- Coalition of Senate Democrats Address Letter to Governor Lamont Expressing Concern, Seeking More Information About Plans to Re-Open Connecticut in Near Future May 14, 2020
- 2020 Session Is Over, But West Hartford Delegation Not Giving Up Its Push For Priorities May 7, 2020
- Senator Slap Asks Lamont Administration to Extend I/DD Assistance During COVID-19 Hospitalizations April 23, 2020
- Senate Democrats Ask Connecticut Federal Delegation to Introduce Legislation Filling Municipal Budgetary Shortfalls Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020
- Sen. Slap, Rep. Lopes Call For Suspension of Low Balance Banking Fees April 6, 2020
- Sens. Anwar, Slap Welcome State Support For Heightened Security at Houses of Worship and Other Non-Profits March 11, 2020
- Sen. Slap Welcomes State Funding For Local Road And Bridge Repairs And Capital Investments March 11, 2020
- West Hartford Senior Citizens Group Backs Sen. Slap’s Age Discrimination Bill January 27, 2020
- Senator Slap, CT Legislators Give Bipartisan Support to Bill to Protect Older Job Applicants From Age Discrimination January 16, 2020
Winfield News
- Senate Democrats Proudly Lead Passage of Bill Increasing Police Accountability Statewide July 29, 2020
- TOMORROW @ 10:30 AM: Senate Democrats to Announce Juneteenth Agenda for Special Session June 18, 2020
- Democratic State Senators Ask Governor Lamont to Delay Plans to Phase Out Connecticut's COVID-19 Restrictions on May 20th May 14, 2020