Senate Democrats’ Press Room

05/15/2012

Williams Joins Governor Malloy for Signing of Historic Education Reform Law

05/10/2012

2012 Legislative Session: Senate Democrats Act to Grow Jobs, Improve Education, Protect Consumers

05/08/2012

Connecticut Fights Back in Wake of Citizens United Ruling

05/05/2012

Williams Helps Lead Passage of Storm Response Legislation

05/03/2012

Looney Hails Senate Passage of Bill Allowing Personal Care Assistants the Ability to Organize

05/01/2012

Williams and Looney: Bill Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed Job Applicants

04/27/2012

Williams and Looney Hail Senate Passage of Far-reaching Jobs Bill

04/27/2012

Jobs Focus: Senate Bill 1 Helps More Manufacturers, Veterans, State Tourism and Bring Overseas Jobs to Connecticut

04/25/2012

Looney, Doyle Lead Senate Passage of Bill to Fight Storm-Related Price Gouging

04/19/2012

Looney Hails Senate Passage of Bill that Protects a Citizen’s Right to Record Police Officers

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05/08/2012

Bye Votes for Comprehensive Education Reform in Connecticut

05/05/2012

Bye Votes for Improved Storm Response Efforts

05/03/2012

Bye Supports Student Internships in Manufacturing

05/02/2012

Bye’s Bill to Protect ‘Vulnerable Users’ of Public Roads Clears State Senate

04/27/2012

Jobs Focus: Senate Bill 1 Helps More Manufacturers, Veterans, State Tourism and Bring Overseas Jobs to Connecticut

04/25/2012

Remedial College Classes Revamped Under Senator Bye’s Leadership

04/23/2012

Bye, Representative Baram Welcome State Support for Classroom, Renovations at Auerfarm

04/16/2012

Bye Welcomes State Investment in Farmington Health Care Firm

04/03/2012

Bye Lauds Success of New State Jobs Program; 65 Employed, Another 135 in the Process of Being Hired

03/30/2012

Bye Welcomes State Investment in Comm-Tech Equipment and Construction

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05/08/2012

Cassano Votes for Comprehensive Education Reform in Connecticut

05/05/2012

Cassano Votes for Improved Storm Response Efforts

04/27/2012

Jobs Focus: Senate Bill 1 Helps More Manufacturers, Veterans, State Tourism and Bring Overseas Jobs to Connecticut

04/16/2012

Pew Report: Connecticut One of Top States for Evaluating Tax Incentives

04/11/2012

Cassano Welcomes Appointment of Manchester Man to Board of Regents

04/03/2012

Cassano Lauds Success of New State Jobs Program; 65 Employed, Another 135 on the Way

03/28/2012

Cassano Hails Passage of Plan to Save Money at The Pump, Fight Oil Profiteering

03/27/2012

Cassano Welcomes $2 Million State Loan for Environmental Clean-Up and Development in Glastonbury

03/27/2012

Cassano, Malloy: Small Business Program Assists Expansion and Job Growth

03/12/2012

Cassano Welcomes Latest Good Economic News for Connecticut

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05/08/2012

Coleman on Education Reform

05/05/2012

Medicinal Marijuana Bill Passes Senate

04/27/2012

Coleman: Senate Passes Bill to Expand Multiple Job Creation Programs

04/27/2012

Coleman: Senate Passes Medical Malpractice Reform

04/27/2012

Hartford Senators Announce Grant for Repairs at Artists' Collective

04/25/2012

Coleman Hails Signing of Death Penalty Repeal

04/19/2012

Coleman Votes to Strengthen State’s Racial Profiling Ban

04/17/2012

Coleman: Bill Shields Mentally Disabled Tenants From Eviction

04/13/2012

Coleman: Now is Time to Raise the Minimum Wage

04/05/2012

Senate Approves Death Penalty Repeal, Tougher Conditions for Life in Prison

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05/08/2012

Crisco Says Senate Vote Will Yield Comprehensive Education Reform

05/07/2012

Crisco Wins Senate Vote for Study of P.A.N.D.A.S. Syndrome, Causes and Treatment

05/05/2012

Crisco Votes in Senate for Bill to Improve Storm Preparation and Response

05/02/2012

Crisco Joins Legislature’s New, Bipartisan Manufacturing Caucus

05/01/2012

Crisco Helps Pass Bill to Prevent Discrimination Against Unemployed

04/27/2012

Crisco Hails Senate Vote for Bill to Expand Job Growth and Economic Development

04/25/2012

Crisco Votes to Protect Consumers From Price Gouging in Emergencies

04/24/2012

Crisco Welcomes Imminent Funding for Regional Fire Training School Design

04/18/2012

Crisco Welcomes 3 Area Scholars to Capitol for 2012 College Academic Day

04/13/2012

Crisco Among Newest Members of Wilbur Cross High School’s Hall of Fame

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05/15/2012

Daily to Retire From Legislature Upon Completion of Current Term

05/05/2012

Daily: Today’s Senate Vote Will Yield Improved Storm Response, Services

04/27/2012

Daily Says Vote for Job-Growth Bill Provides Incentives for Small Businesses

04/25/2012

Daily Welcomes News of Imminent State Funding for 4 In-District Projects

04/19/2012

Daily Hails Approval of Deep River’s Balducci for Higher Ed Board of Regents

03/28/2012

Daily Votes to Cap Gross Receipts Tax on Gas and Fortify Consumer Protections

03/26/2012

Daily, Representative Crawford Report Revised State Funding Plan for Expanded, Regional Animal Control Operations

03/08/2012

Daily Applauds State Arts Grants for Five Groups in Lower Connecticut River Valley

02/29/2012

Daily Hails New Term for Chester's A. Susan Peck as Superior Court Judge

02/03/2012

Daily, Representative Crawford Welcome Award of Historic Preservation Grants for Upgrades in Town of Clinton

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05/10/2012

Doyle: Real Estate Disclosure Bill Will Help Buyers Make More Informed Decisions

05/08/2012

Doyle Announces Senate Passage of Bill to Ban Sale of Smoking Paraphernalia to Minors

05/02/2012

Doyle: Senate to Pass Bill to Protect Walkers, Cyclists, Highway Workers

05/01/2012

Doyle Leads Senate Passage of Bill to Allow Sunday Sale of Alcohol

05/01/2012

Doyle Named ‘Children’s Champion’ by Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance

04/27/2012

Doyle Announces Senate Passage of Bill to Grow Jobs, Continue Economic Recovery in Connecticut

04/27/2012

Fonfara, Doyle Announce State Funding to Fix Putnam Bridge Between Glastonbury, Wethersfield

04/25/2012

Doyle Reminds Drivers to Be Safe on the Road During National Work Zone Safety Week

04/25/2012

Doyle Hails Passage of Price Gouging Bill to Protect Consumers After Severe Storms

04/23/2012

Doyle Hails State Investment in Newington Company as Smart Job Creation Strategy

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05/14/2012

Duff, Leone Urge Participation in Small Business Express Workshop

05/11/2012

Duff, Representative Cafero Attend Ribbon Cutting for Expansion of My Three Sons Family Destination

05/07/2012

Duff Hails Changes to South Norwalk Electric and Water Rate Policy

05/05/2012

Duff Hails Passage of Storm Response Bill

05/02/2012

Duff Praises Center for Youth Leadership Teens for Efforts to Fight Child Abuse

05/01/2012

Duff Hails Senate Passage of Bill to Allow Sunday Sale of Alcohol

04/30/2012

Duff, Mayor Moccia Join Norwalk Police and BBB in Warning of Scam Targeting Grandparents

04/27/2012

Duff Hails Senate Passage of Priority Bill to Grow Jobs, Continue Economic Recovery in Connecticut

04/25/2012

Duff Asks for Increased Focus on Safe Driving in Wake of I-95 Accidents

04/23/2012

Duff, Norwalk Leaders Welcome State Investment in FactSet

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05/05/2012

Storm Response Legislation Passes Senate

05/02/2012

Fonfara: Bill to Create Mattress Disposal Program

04/27/2012

Fonfara: Jobs Bill Passes Senate, Expands Program to Aid Small Businesses

04/27/2012

Fonfara, Doyle Announce State Funding to Fix Putnam Bridge Between Glastonbury, Wethersfield

04/27/2012

Hartford Senators Announce Grant for Repairs at Artists' Collective

04/19/2012

Fonfara: Racial Profiling Bill Passes Senate

03/27/2012

Energy Committee Passes Storm Response Legislation

03/13/2012

Fonfara Statement on NU/NSTAR Merger Agreement

03/12/2012

Fonfara: Racial Profiling Ban Must Be Strengthened

03/06/2012

Fonfara Cuts Ribbon for Solar Thermal System in Hartford

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05/08/2012

Gerratana Votes For Comprehensive Education Reform In Connecticut

05/05/2012

Gerratana Votes for Improved Storm Response Efforts

05/02/2012

Senate Passes Bill Requiring Weekly Visitation for Siblings in DCF Care

04/27/2012

Gerratana's Jobs Focus: Senate Bill Helps More Manufacturers, Veterans, State Tourism and Bring Overseas Jobs to Connecticut

04/18/2012

Gerratana Votes for Closer Oversight of Children in DCF Care

04/18/2012

Bill to Identify at-Risk Newborns Supported by Senator Gerratana

04/17/2012

Gerratana Moves to Protect Consumers from Post-Storm Price-Gouging

04/16/2012

Pew Report: Connecticut One of Top States for Evaluating Tax Incentives

04/12/2012

Gerratana Takes Part in Groundbreaking for New Public Safety Complex a CCSU

04/03/2012

Gerratana Lauds Success of New State Jobs Program; 65 Employed, Another 135 on the Way

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05/08/2012

Statement of Senator Gomes on Education Reform

04/27/2012

Gomes: Jobs Bill Passes Senate

04/24/2012

Gomes Criticizes Discriminatory Treatment of New London Fire Recruit

04/19/2012

Gomes Votes to Crack Down on Racial Profiling

04/05/2012

Gomes Hails Passage of Death Penalty Repeal in State Senate

03/28/2012

Gomes Supports Plan to Cap Gas Tax, Combat Price Gouging

03/28/2012

Gomes Recognized By the Connecticut Pardon Team

03/16/2012

Gomes: Urban Revitalization Program Passes Key Committee Vote

03/05/2012

Gomes Calls for Legislation to Enforce Racial Profiling Ban

02/03/2012

Gomes Praises Manufacturing Center at Housatonic Community College

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05/08/2012

Harp Welcomes Senate Approval of Comprehensive Education Reform Bill

05/08/2012

Harp Welcomes Senate Approval of Comprehensive Education Reform Bill

04/27/2012

Harp Welcomes Senate Vote for Bill to Create Jobs, Stimulate State Economy

04/27/2012

Harp Named 'Children's Champion' by Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance

04/18/2012

Harp Wins Senate Vote for Bill to Document Slave Insurance Policy Info

04/18/2012

Harp Welcomes Senate Nod for Bill to Boost DCF Monitoring of Foster Homes

04/02/2012

Harp Cites Connecticut Progress Toward Women's Equality at PCSW Event

03/29/2012

Appropriations Co-Chairs Say Mid-Term Budget Changes Include Education Reform

03/22/2012

Harp Welcomes Imminent Release of Funding for Careways, Martha’s Place

03/07/2012

Harp Co-Hosts State Capitol Forum to Address, Reduce Lead Poisoning in Kids

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05/05/2012

Hartley Welcomes Senate Vote for Improved Storm Response and Services

04/27/2012

Hartley Hails Senate Passage of Bill to Generate Jobs, Stimulate Connecticut Economy

04/25/2012

Hartley, Waterbury Delegation Hail State Funds for Brownfield Remediation

04/17/2012

Hartley, Waterbury Delegation to Welcome Holy Cross High School Championship Football Team to Capitol

03/27/2012

Hartley Says State Funding Imminent for Job-Creating NVCC Campus Upgrades

03/20/2012

Hartley and Brass City Harvest Announce Double Value Coupon Program

03/14/2012

Hartley Welcomes State Arts Grants Awarded to 6 Groups in Waterbury Area

02/06/2012

Hartley, Waterbury Delegation Affirm Benefits of Increased Bus Service

12/16/2011

Hartley Welcomes State Funds for Waterbury Housing, Stadium Upgrades

12/06/2011

Hartley Welcomes Compromise, Resolution of Revised Stream Flow Standards After Yearlong Process

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05/15/2012

LeBeau Helps Break Ground on New $50 Million FedEx Center

05/10/2012

Reindeer Bill Wins Legislative Approval With Senator Lebeau’s Backing

05/08/2012

LeBeau Votes for Comprehensive Education Reform in Connecticut

05/02/2012

LeBeau Launches Legislative Manufacturing Caucus

04/27/2012

Jobs Focus: Senate Bill 1 Helps More Manufacturers, Veterans, State Tourism and Bring Overseas Jobs to Connecticut

04/19/2012

LeBeau Votes to Toughen Racial Profiling Laws, Support Public Recording of Police

04/03/2012

LeBeau Lauds Success of New State Jobs Program; 65 Employed, Another 135 on the Way

03/28/2012

LeBeau Hails Passage of Plan to Save Money at The Pump, Fight Oil Profiteering

03/20/2012

Possible Waiver of Some Business Fines Debated in Commerce Committee

03/15/2012

Senate Democrats Jobs Plan Wins Approval of Commerce Committee

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05/14/2012

Leone, Duff Urge Participation in Small Business Express Workshop

05/09/2012

Leone: Stamford Related Bills Pass in Final Moments of Session

05/08/2012

Leone Helps Collect Donations for Vets at Capitol

05/08/2012

Senator Leone on Education Reform

05/05/2012

Leone: Storm Response Legislation Passes Senate

05/01/2012

Leone: Bill Passes to Prevent Discrimination Against the Unemployed

04/27/2012

Leone: Jobs Bill Passes Senate, Targets Veteran Unemployment

04/26/2012

Senate Passes Pretrial Diversion for Veterans, Criminalizes Memorial Desecration

04/19/2012

Leone Votes to Strengthen State’s Racial Profiling Ban

03/30/2012

Vietnam War Veterans Honored at State Capitol

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05/10/2012

2012 Legislative Session: Senate Democrats Act to Grow Jobs, Improve Education, Protect Consumers

05/08/2012

Connecticut Fights Back in Wake of Citizens United Ruling

05/05/2012

Looney Helps Lead Passage of Storm Response Legislation

05/03/2012

Looney Hails Senate Passage of Bill Allowing Personal Care Assistants the Ability to Organize

05/02/2012

Looney: State Senate to Approve Bill Aimed at Protecting Pedestrians and Cyclists

05/01/2012

Looney and Williams: Bill Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed Job Applicants

04/27/2012

Williams and Looney Hail Senate Passage of Far-reaching Jobs Bill

04/27/2012

Jobs Focus: Senate Bill 1 Helps More Manufacturers, Veterans, State Tourism and Bring Overseas Jobs to Connecticut

04/25/2012

Looney, Doyle Lead Senate Passage of Bill to Fight Storm-Related Price Gouging

04/19/2012

Looney Hails Senate Passage of Bill that Protects a Citizen’s Right to Record Police Officers

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05/07/2012

Maynard: Amended Coastal Management Bill Passes Senate

05/05/2012

Maynard: Storm Response Legislation Passes Senate

05/03/2012

Maynard: New Contracting Methods to Increase Speed, Efficiency of Road Work

05/02/2012

Protection for Bicyclists, Pedestrians, Road Workers Passes Senate

04/27/2012

Maynard: Landmark Jobs Bill Passes State Senate

04/27/2012

Griswold Senior Center Will Expand to Meet Residents' Needs

04/26/2012

Maynard: Bill Permits Tolling Option to Fund Route 11

04/25/2012

State to Help Towns Acquire Land Bordering Groton Sub Base

04/18/2012

Connecticut Declares 2013-14 School Year the "Year of the Charles W. Morgan"

04/04/2012

Maynard Chosen as Senate Co-Chair of New Long Island Sound Caucus

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05/09/2012

Meyer Announces State Grant to Relocate Wall Field in North Branford

05/07/2012

Meyer Leads Passage of Bill That Will Improve Access to Hammonasset Campgrounds

05/05/2012

Meyer Champions Storm Response Bill

05/04/2012

Meyer Announces Senate Passage of Compromise Coastal Management Bill

05/02/2012

Meyer Announces Passage of Landmark Bill to Create Mattress Stewardship Program

04/27/2012

Meyer Announces Senate Passage of Bill That Will Grow Jobs, Support Economic Revival

04/24/2012

Meyer, Widlitz Applaud Expansion of Roses for Autism Training Program in Guilford

04/11/2012

Meyer Leads Senate Passage of Bill to Notify Residents of Sewage Spills

04/05/2012

Meyer Votes to Repeal Death Penalty

04/04/2012

Meyer Focuses on Protecting Shoreline Through Long Island Sound Caucus

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05/14/2012

Longfellow School in Bridgeport to be Rebuilt Brand-New

05/11/2012

Musto: Bill Gives Towns Greater Input on New Cell Tower Placement

05/08/2012

Musto on Education Reform

05/07/2012

Musto: Legislation Will Crack Down on Illegal Massage Parlors

05/05/2012

Musto: Storm Response Bill Will Hold Utilities Accountable

04/27/2012

Musto: Bill to Create Jobs, Promote Small and Connecticut-Based Businesses Passes Senate

04/25/2012

Musto: Bill is an Important Step to Prevent Fraudulent Foreclosures

04/04/2012

Musto, Finch Tour Bridgeport Solar Manufacturer

03/22/2012

Musto: Bills Ensure Regular Sibling and DCF Visits for Foster Kids

03/22/2012

Musto: Bills to Expand Home Care Options for Veterans and Medicare Recipients

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05/03/2012

Prague Wins Senate Approval For Bill To Assist Personal Care Assistants

05/02/2012

Prague: Project Labor Agreements Will Help Cities, Towns Cut Project Costs

05/01/2012

Prague Hails New Refueling Station Launched by Norwich Public Utilities

04/27/2012

Prague Says Jobs Growth is Priority of Economic Development Bill Passed Today

04/27/2012

Prague Wins Senate Vote for Bill to Give FMLA Benefits to Paraprofessionals

04/25/2012

Prague, Lieutenant Governor Wyman, and Others Say Bill Would Provide Rights and Options for Home Health Care Workers

04/19/2012

Prague Wins Senate Vote for Bill to Help State Transition to 'Aging in Place'

03/28/2012

Prague Votes to Cap Wholesale Tax on Gas and Fortify Consumer Protections

01/27/2012

Prague, Representative Ritter and Cook Announce Home Health Service Options

12/12/2011

Prague Receives Public Policy Award From Mothers Against Drunk Driving

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05/15/2012

Slossberg Joins School Nurses to Promote Food Allergy Awareness Week

05/08/2012

Slossberg Leads Passage of Bill to Strengthen Campaign Finance and Disclosure Laws

05/05/2012

Slossberg: Election Day, Online Registration Will Boost Voter Participation

05/04/2012

Slossberg: DEEP Right to Freeze Application for Expanded Waste Disposal Facility Permit

05/03/2012

Slossberg Announces Senate Passage of Bill to Strengthen Storm Response with GIS Data

05/01/2012

Slossberg Announces Senate Passage of Bill to Allow Sunday Sale of Alcohol

04/27/2012

Slossberg Announces Passage of Major Jobs Bill That Will Continue Economic Recovery in Connecticut

04/18/2012

Slossberg Leads Passage of Resolution that Paves Way for Removing Barriers to Absentee Voting

04/13/2012

Slossberg Welcomes State Grant for Natural Foods Business in Orange

04/12/2012

Slossberg Speaks to Students at Lauralton Hall for Career Day

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05/08/2012

Stillman Wins Senate Vote for Comprehensive Education Reform Bill

05/05/2012

Stillman Votes for Bill to Improve Storm Preparation and Response Standards

05/04/2012

Stillman Welcomes Senate Vote for Flood Control, Coast Management Plan

04/27/2012

Stillman Says Senate Vote Today Will Build on Connecticut's Jobs Growth Programs

04/27/2012

Stillman, at Capitol Ceremony, Receives 'Children's Champion' Award From Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance

04/26/2012

Stillman Hails Senate Passage of Bill to Cover Route 11 Construction Costs

04/10/2012

Stillman, Representative Ryan, Local Advocates Highlight New State Regulations to Ban Legal Sales of Synthetic Pot, Salvia

03/26/2012

Stillman, Southeastern Connecticut Delegation Request $500,000 for Sub Base Coalition

03/23/2012

Stillman Hails Imminent Release of Funds For St. Peter and Paul Polish Shelter

03/09/2012

Stillman Hails State Arts Grants Awarded to Groups in New London Area

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05/15/2012

Williams Joins Governor Malloy for Signing of Historic Education Reform Law

05/10/2012

2012 Legislative Session: Senate Democrats Act to Grow Jobs, Improve Education, Protect Consumers

05/08/2012

Connecticut Fights Back in Wake of Citizens United Ruling

05/05/2012

Williams Helps Lead Passage of Storm Response Legislation

05/01/2012

Williams and Looney: Bill Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed Job Applicants

04/27/2012

Williams and Looney Hail Senate Passage of Far-reaching Jobs Bill

04/27/2012

Jobs Focus: Senate Bill 1 Helps More Manufacturers, Veterans, State Tourism and Bring Overseas Jobs to Connecticut

04/23/2012

Williams Welcomes Inclusion of River Mill Village Community Playground Project on State Bond Commission Agenda

04/19/2012

Senate to Vote on Bills That Protect a Citizen’s Right to Record Police Officers and Strengthen Racial Profiling Laws

04/11/2012

Williams Hails Expansion of Green Jobs Funnel

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