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Podcasts From the Past Year

  • 05/06/2011
    MP3  A Budget For Connecticut
    Following passage by the House and Senate, Governor Malloy has signed into law a two-year budget for the State of Connecticut. Senate President Donald Williams and Senator Toni Harp--who each played important roles in budget negotiations with the governor--address the final product in this Podcast.
  • 03/25/2011
    MP3  More New Voices in the Senate
    Senators Gerratana and Leone, discuss their roles and priorities as the newest members of the Senate Democrats' caucus. They both won special elections in late March and served previously in the House of Representatives.
  • 03/16/2011
    MP3  New Rail Cars on Metro North
    Senator Duff represents thousands of daily Metro North commuters in Fairfield County. With the first new rail cars making their debut on the New York-New Haven line, Senator Duff brings us up to date on what to expect from this long-awaited transportation upgrade.
  • 02/18/2011
    MP3  Governor Malloy's Budget
    Senate President Donald Williams offers his thoughts on Governor Malloy's proposed biennial budget and the efforts to resolve Connecticut's deficit.
  • 01/14/2011
    MP3  New Voices in the Senate
    The 2011 legislative session opened on January 5th with the swearing in of the Senate Democrats’ two newest senators: Beth Bye and Steve Cassano. Our first Podcast of the new year features a convesation with both freshman senators who share there interest in entering the Senate in such a tumultuous year and what their priorities will be this session.
  • 11/19/2010
    MP3  Connecticut's Dream Act
    Senator Martin Looney recently announced his support for legislation allowing all state residents and graduates of Connecticut high schools to attend community colleges and state universities at the in-state tuition rate regardless of their immigration status.
  • 10/14/2010
    MP3  Texting and Cellphone Driving Ban
    Senator Donald DeFronzo, chair of the Transportation Committee, discusses Connecticut's new ban on texting and cell phone udse while driving. The enhanced law took effect on October 1 and carries increased fines and greater incentives for local law enforcement.
  • 08/09/2010
    MP3  Shoreline East Rail Service Boost
    Senator Andrew Maynard discusses new investments in rail cars for Shorleine East and what it means to Southeastern Connecticut in terms of tourism, commuter transportation and the state's tranportation stategy.
  • 06/30/2010
    MP3  Domestic Violence Legislation
    Senator Edith Prague discusses a package of reforms that take aim at domestic violence in Connecticut. Taking effect on July 1, these reforms significantly change the way that cases are handled, victims are treated and convicted offenders are prosecuted and monitored.
  • 05/17/2010
    MP3  2010 Session Overview
    Senate President Pro Tempore Donald Williams discusses the challenges and successes of the 2010 legislative session in Connecticut. He focuses on the passage of a budget to close a deficit and legislation to grow jobs, enhance education and reform the state's energy policy.
  • 02/17/2010
    MP3  A Jobs Agenda for Small Businesses
    Senator Andrea Stillman talks about the Senate Democrats' plan to help small businesses grow jobs in Connecticut.