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Today, Senate President Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader
@senatorduff
(D-Norwalk) issued the following statement in response to
@POTUS
Biden’s decision to not seek re-election.
“President Biden's selfless decision to step aside and pass the torch to Vice
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Jason Aldean's "small town" hometown of Macon, Georgia (pop. 150k) had the 5th-highest homicide rate in America in the first six months of 2022.
.
@Jason_Aldean
- who was on-stage during the mass shooting at a Las Vegas concert in 2017 that killed 60 people and wounded over 400 more - has recorded a song called “Try That In A Small Town” about how he and his friends will shoot you if you try to take their guns.
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@abetterworld98
@ChrisMurphyCT
Actually CT gained a net 56,000+ new residents last year. So you're wrong.
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@senatorduff
:"The bill I introduced in
#CT
will make sure known traitors will never be inside of our government."
SB244: Any person convicted of sedition, insurrection, or rebellion will be permanently barred from
1. Holding office
2. Being a candidate
3. Being a state employee
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Thank you, Democrats!
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg expected to visit New London Wednesday via
@FOX61News
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On Thursday,
@ASlavitt
,
@WhiteHouse
Sr. Advisor for COVID Response, applauded
#Connecticut
's COVID vaccination rollout program during a briefing with
@GovNedLamont
.
It's crucial that we have a strong partnership with the Biden administration during this crisis.
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Gov. Lamont’s proposals to address gun violence to be reviewed at public hearing today
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BREAKING:
@GovNedLamont
signs CROWN Act into law. A huge step in the fight against systemic racism!
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Top Republican political strategist uses Nazi term 'Stoßtruppen' in call to attack the United States government.
Steve Bannon calls for ‘4,000 shock troops’ to dismantle US government ‘brick by brick’
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PRIDE events in Florida are being cancelled because of a "climate of fear" created by Ron DeSantis. But, thankfully, Blue State Connecticut is not Red State Florida.
Guilford Mom plans town’s first ever PRIDE event
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#Connecticut
is one of the safest states in the country thanks to our policies. In
#Republican
states, gun violence and crime continue to grow.
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Dear (parts of) Connecticut: Please stop with the homophobia. Love, Everyone Else.
Southington parents voice concerns over to Pride Month video shown at middle school
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Remember when 75% of Senate Republicans voted AGAINST this bill? Sure you do. Thank you, Democrats, for doing the right thing. As always.
Gov. Ned Lamont signs CT voting rights act into law
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CT Republicans fought against a gun safety bill for 7.5 hours. Then CT Republicans fought against a renters' rights and affordable housing study bill for 9.25 hours. Democrats passed them anyway. You're welcome.
CT Senate passes housing bill following day-long debate
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BREAKING 🚨It's official! The Senate has passed legislation removeingthe non-medical vaccine exemption from
#Connecticut
schools.
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Definitely NOT the party of law and order, of back the blue, or personal responsibility:
Republican Florida lawmaker calls for arrest of FBI agents "upon sight" and for state to ‘sever all ties with DOJ immediately’
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BUSTED
Man arrested for vandalizing Black Lives Matter mural in Hartford
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Remember when two-thirds of Connecticut Republicans voted AGAINST early voting in elections? Sure you do. It begins today. Thank you, Democrats. As always.
House passes bill to bring early voting to Connecticut
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Senator
@WillHaskellCT
was elected in 2018 at 22 years old as the youngest state senator in Connecticut history. Will reminded all of us here in the General Assembly that the next generation is a force to be reckoned with. We look forward to seeing what's next for Will!
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@GovNedLamont
said it perfectly at his COVID-19 daily briefing today when responding to those who are asking when and where they should wear a mask: “If you have to ask, wear a mask”.
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MAGA Republican Senate candidate who pointed gun at protestors, was fined, then pardoned by a Republican governor (because 'law and order'??) loses bigly:
Mark McCloskey, Who Aimed Gun at BLM Protest, Faces Heavy Defeat in Primary
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The Connecticut State Capitol proudly flies the Ukrainian flag in support of those suffering at the hands of Russian forces
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Gender-affirming care can save lives and no parent should face consequences as a result of caring for their child. Connecticut Senate Democrats stand with the transgender youth of Texas and continue to support transgender youth right here in our state.
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No more 'character' excuses. Build more affordable housing. Allow more accessory apartments. Is that 'radical'? Or just common sense?
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#Connecticut
has become the first state in the country to provide learning devices to every student in need from Pre-K to 12th grade, helping close the digital divide in the state as many schools have shifted to remote learning during the pandemic. 👩💻Thank you,
@GovNedLamont
!
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Vernon, Friday, November 17. Thank you Joe Biden!
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Last November, 60% of CT residents supported early voting. Yesterday, 70% of House Republicans OPPOSED early voting. Let's all remember that.
House passes bill to bring early voting to Connecticut
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We were thrilled to learn that
@Gary4CT
was featured on
@LastWeekTonight
with
@iamjohnoliver
! Thank you for bringing national attention to our passage of the
#CROWNAct
, which prohibits hair discrimination on the basis of traits historically associated with race.
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The new, old face of the Republican Party: another MAGA serial liar facing multiple criminal investigations.
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Welcome, President Biden!
West Hartford, UHart take center stage for Joe Biden visit: 'This conversation is welcome here' via
@insider_ct
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We remain the 4th state in the nation when it comes to COVID vaccine administration! Thank you to our clinics, health districts and the
#Connecticut
Dept. of Public Health for making this possible.
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Thank you, CT Democrats!
‘Safe harbor’ law for abortions takes effect Friday
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Connecticut now has its lowest violent crime rate since the FBI started keeping statistics in 1986 - a third of a century ago.
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The many faces of Judiciary Chair Gary Winfield during the 7 hour debate that lasted until 4:15 am. Thank you Senator Winfield for leading the debate, answering countless questions, and successfully passing more gun safety legislation here in CT!
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Just a reminder, CT wants absentee ballot voting!
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Thank you, Democrats!!! As always.
Effective on January 1, 2024, Connecticut's minimum wage will increase to $15.69 under its first-ever economic indicator adjustment.
The adjustment is required under a new state law connecting the minimum wage to the percentage change in the federal employment cost index.
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Tomorrow is
#TransDayOfVisibility
and this past week we raised the transgender flag over the State Capitol
Today and everyday we are committed to reminding every person, no matter what, that they are seen, heard, loved, and believed here in
#Connecticut
🏳️⚧️⚧️ (1/2)
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Senators Looney & Duff Release Statement on Tragic Passing of Representative Quentin “Q” Williams
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For 36 years Carla has taken care of all of us here in the Senate Democrats Caucus. Today she celebrates her retirement and we want to thank her for all of her care and wish her all the best! She will be truly missed by everyone.
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BREAKING: Governor Lamont will extend the ban on evictions through February 9. More information to follow.
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Happy Opening Day of the 2024 Session!
We are excited to keep working for you,
#Connecticut
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Republicans: Joe Biden is the mastermind of a huge criminal enterprise.
Also Republicans: Joe Biden has dementia and can barely function as president.
The rest of the world: We wish we had Joe Biden's economy.
via
@businessinsider
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"I can't cast a vote to protect reproductive rights in Texas, Oklahoma, or Florida. But what I can do, is cast this vote to make Connecticut a safe place for abortion access, providing patients with safe healthcare choices, and providers with legal protection." -
@SenatorCohenCT
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Remember when CT Republicans called CTfastrak "The Busway to Nowhere"? Sure you do. Now it and other such projects are known as the keys to economic development. Thank you, Democrats! As always.
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#Bookbans
have no place here in
#Connecticut
, we are standing up for libraries and standing against book bans
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We would like offer a warm welcome to President Biden as he visits our great state today!
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No caps this time. No balaclavas. No matching t-shirts. No cargo khakis. No boots. Just five white supremacist losers in cuffs headed to prison for conspiracy to riot at a gay pride event.
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Biden to visit Connecticut next week for major gun safety summit
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CT attorney general appoints special counsel to protect abortion access
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I-95 has reopened!! Thank you CT state employees for your incredible hard work during this emergency!
We appreciate our workers today, tomorrow, and on the days it counts
All lanes of I-95 in Norwalk are about to reopen.
Boots on the ground with
@CTDOTOfficial
just informed me that they will be able to get the southbound lanes fully reopened today by 10AM.
It is truly remarkable to complete this work in less than 80 hours.
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The Department of Public Health will operate mobile vaccine vans to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to underserved communities with expanded capacity. As many as 35 vans will travel the state as efforts ramp up during April, giving 160 vaccine doses per day per unit.
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‘There’s just no place for bigotry here.’ Parents, advocates protest Moms for Liberty meeting in CT
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We'd like to extend our warmest welcome to
@SenPBMiller
, who is being sworn in today as our newest state senator!
#Stamford
#Darien
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According to Moody’s,
#Connecticut
has recovered 81 percent of its pre-pandemic economic productivity, ranked 23rd in the country. While the pandemic is not over, Connecticut’s response is much stronger than neighbors New York and Massachusetts.
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✅DELIVERED✅
Last night, with bipartisan support, we passed H.B. 5004, allowing for
#earlyvoting
in
#Connecticut
starting next year. We are giving the citizens of
#Connecticut
what they want!
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Several of our senators joined in a celebration of Ramadan at the Capitol, the first ever Iftar Dinner
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Hundreds gather at vigil for CT Rep. Quentin Williams
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Crime is down in CT again. And again. And again. We're the 3rd-safest state in America when it comes to violent crime.
Crime in Connecticut dropped 4 percent in 2022, annual report says via
@ConnPost
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Gun safety summit in Connecticut will bring together Sandy Hook families, President Biden and activists from across nation via
@nhregister
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Democrats Announce Plans for COVID-Safe Voting in 2022
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When John Rowland took office in 1995, CT's violent crime rate was 406 incidents per 100,000 people. Last year under Ned Lamont, it was 181.6 -- a 55% drop in violent crime, making CT the fourth-safest state in America.
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Police say more than 1,000 online threats have been made against election officials since the January 6, 2020 Republican attack on America. CT Democrats want to stop that. (P.S. - The CT GOP hates this bill.)
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Hey, isn't this the person who Connecticut Republicans invited to speak at their annual fundraiser last week? Yes. Yes it is.
Nikki Haley discussing trans girls in kids sports: "How are we supposed to get our girls used to the fact that biological boys are in their locker room. And then we wonder why a third of our teenage girls seriously contemplated suicide last year."
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Under a new executive order issued by
@GovNedLamont
, income from federal COVID-19 stimulus will not count against your eligibility for state-provided benefits, such as
#medicaid
.
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Local police: Violent crime is down in CT.
Republicans: Well what about MV theft?
Local police: It dropped 7% from last year and is 30% below the national average.
Republicans: But...
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Anti-maskers and COVID deniers suffer yet another decisive loss in court:
State Supreme Court Declines to Rule in ‘Moot’ School Mask Mandate Case
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#HappeningNow
Senate Democratic Leadership and Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus Join Attorney General William Tong Targeting Grocery Store Profits
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The number of children in
#Connecticut
using the non-medical exemption for vaccinations is on the rise. It’s becoming a safety hazard in our schools, and we must address this in law.
#vaccinessavelives
#vaccineswork
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Your occasional reminder of just how widespread and deeply disturbing right-wing lies and conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre are in America.
Aaron Rodgers, who RFK Jr. is reportedly considering as his running mate, has been telling friends that he thinks the Sandy Hook school shooting was fake.
He says the families who lost children that day are lying and are “crisis actors.”
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Senate Bill 6: NO Evictions without JUST cause
Senator Marilyn Moore leads this legislation as Chair of the Housing Committee so that NO ONE is made homeless due to lack of protections for renters
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Et tu, MAGA Greenwich??
Republican stronghold Greenwich showed preference for Biden over Trump in CT presidential primary via
@GreenwichTime
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On this
#transgenderdayofvisibility
we continue to support and respect all people in
#Connecticut
READ MORE➡️
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#Connecticut
is the FIRST state in the nation to reach 50 percent of adults 18 years of age and older fully vaccinated!
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Book banning has become a rampant trend across the United States. 113 attempted book bans occurred in Connecticut alone this past year. Democrats are working hard to fight to protect literary freedom. Last year, we passed Senate Bill 2, which incentivizes libraries to protect
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Thousands of CT kids will get free summer camp thanks to state program
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UPDATE: Governor Ned Lamont says
#Connecticut
has reached a new milestone. No new deaths from
#COVID
-19 have been reported in the last 24 hours in our state.
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Gasoline prices in CT have fallen 24.2% since last July 4. That might be a big news story or something.
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Gov. Lamont has announced plans to distribute 3 million COVID-19 at-home rapid tests and 6 million N-95 masks in our state. The distribution of 1 million self-tests will begin this week with the additional 2 million being distributed to K-12 schools in January.
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AR-15 variant rifles, handguns seized as part of large state police ‘ghost guns’ trafficking investigation
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BREAKING: 🚨 Governor Lamont confirms to the Hartford Courant that Connecticut’s vaccine plan is changing. Ages 55+ and teachers are eligible to receive the vaccine starting March 1. More details to come.
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Perhaps worth mentioning next time: Connecticut is the only state on the eastern seaboard WITHOUT TOLLS.
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Governor Lamont and the
@CTDECD
have officially launched the Small Business Bridge Loan Program, which is designed to help small businesses employing less than 100 people and non-profits affected by the
#coronavirus
. For more info, click here:
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Connecticut ranks among top states in U.S. News & World Report state rankings
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