HARTFORD, CT – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, on Wednesday applauded the inclusion of rail funding in the American Jobs Plan as laid out by the Biden administration this morning: “The rail funding proposed in President Biden’s American…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Friday announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, April 27, 2021 as the date to hold a special election to fill a vacancy for state representative in the 145th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives. The seat, which consists of portions of Stamford, became vacant on March…
WASHINGTON, CT – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) announced that they are accepting applications for vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. “Making recommendations for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench is one of the most consequential responsibilities we have as United States Senators. We are…
Calls for Zero-Carbon Electricity Supply by 2040, Reduced Emissions, Streamlined Adaptations, and Protection of Most Vulnerable HARTFORD, CT – Underscoring the urgent threat posed to the state by the climate crisis, Governor Ned Lamont today outlined key legislative proposals he is introducing for the 2021 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly to adapt to…
Four weeks after being sworn into office, President Joe Biden receives a positive job approval rating as Americans approve 50 – 38 percent, with 13 percent not offering an opinion, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN- uh-pe-ack) University national poll of 1,056 adults released today. This is little changed from February 3rd when Americans approved 49…
HARTFORD – Secretary of the State Denise Merrill on Thursday announced details of the historic number of absentee ballots cast in 2020. “No voter should ever have to choose between protecting their health and casting their vote, and in Connecticut in the 2020 election, no voter was forced to make that choice. For the first…
A hand count of ballots from five percent of all polling places that use optical scanners to be matched against machine totals, which will affirm the integrity of the vote HARTFORD, CT – Secretary of the State Denise Merrill randomly selected voting precincts to have primary results audited following the November 3 election. Five percent…
Speaker-designate Ritter, Maj. Leader Rojas laud legislators’ ability to work across aisle Connecticut House Speaker-designate Matt Ritter and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas today announced that State Representative Dan Fox (D-Stamford) has been reappointed Government Administration and Elections Chair. “Dan was the thrust behind a bill that allowed voting by absentee ballot for all Connecticut…
HARTFORD, CT – House Speaker-designate Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D-East Hartford) today announced the House chair of the Commerce Committee, Caroline Simmons. “Caroline brings a diverse outlook on business and community development that has a proven record across the State.” Speaker-designate Ritter said. “Caroline’s persistence and dedication throughout these unprecedented…
Stamford legislator to serve third term as General Bonding Subcommittee House Chair HARTFORD – House of Representatives Speaker-designate Matt Ritter and Majority Leader Jason Rojas have reappointed Rep. Patricia Billie Miller (D-Stamford) as House Chair of the General Bonding Subcommittee of Finance, Revenue and Bonding. “Pat has the experience and knowledge to ensure the state…