Connecticut Senate Democrats Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 4, 2026 - 20:24 GMT

SEN. NEEDLEMAN WELCOMES NEW STATE-FUNDED FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR CT RESIDENTS WHO WERE PUSHED OUT OF SNAP BY TRUMP AND DC REPUBLICANS

August 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969 August 4, 2026 State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) welcomed an announcement by Governor Ned Lamont that beginning August 4, new one-time grocery benefits in …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 18:31 GMT

SEN. CABRERA WELCOMES NEW STATE-FUNDED FOOD ASSITANCE FOR CT RESIDENTS WHO WERE PUSHED OUT OF THE SNAP PROGRAM BY DONALD TRUMP AND ...

August 4, 2026 August 4, 2026 State Senator Jorge Cabrera (D-Hamden) today welcomed an announcement by Governor Ned Lamont that beginning today, new one-time grocery benefits in the amount of $300 each are being distributed to low-income Connecticut …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 17:34 GMT

Sen. Gaston Welcomes New State-Funded Food Assistance

August 4, 2026 State Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport) welcomed Governor Ned Lamont’s announcement that, starting today, Connecticut is distributing one-time $300 grocery benefits to low-income residents cut from SNAP under new changes in the …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 19:44 GMT

SENATOR ANWAR RELEASES STATEMENT AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ENDS MEDICARE DRUG SUBSIDY PROGRAM

July 31, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969 July 31, 2026 SENATOR ANWAR RELEASES STATEMENT AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ENDS MEDICARE DRUG SUBSIDY PROGRAM State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) released …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 16:19 GMT

Senator Slap Welcomes $1.615 Million Investment Supporting West Hartford, Burlington Bridge Replacements

July 30, 2026 July 30, 2026 Today, State Senator Derek Slap (D-West Hartford) welcomed the state’s announced commitment of $1,614,825 through the Department of Transportation’s State Local Bridge Program. The funds in question will help with replacement …

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Published on July 29, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

Senator Miller Welcomes $3.73 Million to Rehabilitate Stamford’s West Broad Street Bridge

July 29, 2026 Senator Pat Billie Miller (D-Stamford) welcomed $3,731,250 in state funding to help Stamford rehabilitate the West Broad Street bridge over the Rippowam River, easing the cost of the project for local taxpayers. The funding, awarded through …

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Published on July 29, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

Senator Maher Welcomes $1.143 Million Investment Supporting New Canaan Bridge Replacement

July 29, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2026 Today, State Senator Ceci Maher (D-Wilton) welcomed the state’s announced commitment of $1,142,750 through the Department of Transportation’s State Local Bridge Program. The funds in question will help with …

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Published on July 29, 2026 - 17:06 GMT

Senator Honig Welcomes $1.2 Million in State Funding for Harwinton Bridge Projects

July 29, 2026 Senator Paul Honig (D-Harwinton) today welcomed more than $1.2 million in state funding to help Harwinton replace two aging bridges, easing the cost of the projects for local taxpayers. The funding, awarded through the CT Department of …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 18:54 GMT

SEN. NEEDLEMAN WELCOMES $864,760 STATE INVESTMENT IN HADDAM SIDEWALKS

July 23, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969 July 23, 2026 State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) recently welcomed the state’s announced investment of $864,760 in improving and installing sidewalks in …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

NEWS ADVISORY TOMORROW: SEN. FLEXER VISITS REGIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM SHE SECURED FUNDING FOR IN THE STATE BUDGET

July 20, 2026 SCOTLAND – State Senator Mae Flexer will visit a regional, special education summer school program in Scotland, CT that she secured $75,000 for in the recent state budget at 10:15 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21, at the Scotland Elementary …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 01:54 GMT

Duff Responds to Trump’s National Address

July 16, 2026 “A declaration of war. An international crisis. A nation mourning together. When a president takes over the airwaves in prime time, it’s supposed to meet the moment. Tonight did the opposite. The most powerful man in the world used it to …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 14:08 GMT

Senator Anwar Issues Statement on Eversource’s Proposed 18% Rate Increase

July 16, 2026 Today, Senator Saud Anwar, D-South Windsor, released the following statement after Eversource filed for a rate increase that could raise the average residential customer’s monthly bill by 18%: “It is hard to accept that a company making …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 16:44 GMT

TOMORROW: SEN. LESSER, OTHERS ANNOUNCE STATE FUNDING FOR NEW AMBULANCE AT MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL

July 15, 2026 ***NEWS ADVISORY*** TOMORROW: SEN. LESSER, OTHERS ANNOUNCE STATE FUNDING FOR NEW AMBULANCE AT MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL MIDDLETOWN – State Senator Matt Lesser (D-Middletown) and local officials will host a press conference at 11 a.m. tomorrow, …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

Looney, Duff Condemn Fatal ICE Shooting in Biddeford, Maine

July 13, 2026 “The terror that ICE has inflicted from Minneapolis to Houston has now reached New England, and a 26-year-old man is now dead because of it. This morning in Biddeford, Maine, a young man who was authorized to work in this country and who was …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

Looney, Duff Condemn Fatal ICE Shooting in Biddeford, Maine

July 13, 2026 “The terror that ICE has inflicted from Minneapolis to Houston has now reached New England, and a 26-year-old man is now dead because of it. This morning in Biddeford, Maine, a young man who was authorized to work in this country and who was …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 19:15 GMT

Senator Rahman Makes ‘Honor Roll’ for Education Votes

July 13, 2026 HARTFORD — In an annual legislative report card released this week, the Connecticut Education Association awarded Senator MD Rahman (D-Manchester) a score of 92.9 in recognition of his support for Connecticut students and teachers through …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 11:10 GMT

TODAY: Accessible Parking Awareness Day to be Recognized at Guilford Police Department

July 13, 2026 WHAT: A recognition event organized by the Department of Motor Vehicles in coordination with state legislators, local law enforcement, and disability advocates. Accessible parking access and enforcement remain a persistent issue for …

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