Connecticut Senate Democrats

WATCH LIVE: Senate Democratic leaders and municipal officials brief the media on Senate Bill 7, a historic investment in CT students. www.facebook.com/share/v/1CLa...

Senate Bill 5 is about:
🤖 Making sure AI is a tool, not a trap.
💼 Protecting jobs from AI.
🛡️ Shielding children from chatbots.
Watch today's 10am public hearing: https://bit.ly/4u2wPhX

Clear it before you steer it! CT state law requires drivers to clear ice off their cars for the safety of everyone on the roads.

With Senate Bill 4, we’re putting your private information on “Do Not Disturb.”📱 🌙

Watch today’s 10am public hearing: https://bit.ly/4crFuEy

Senator Duff Issues Statement on Rising Prices from Trump’s Middle East War www.senatedems.ct.gov/senator-duff...

Senate Bill 6 is up for a public hearing today!
Child Tax Credit ✔️ Free school meals ✔️
Putting Connecticut kids and families first.
Follow along starting at 1pm: https://bit.ly/4b7fWdt

Another public hearing on an important bill today: SB 345: for working moms! 🍼

This bill will guarantee reasonable break time, private space (not a bathroom stall), & protection from workplace retaliation for employees who breastfeed or pump at work.

Public hearing today on Senate Bill 6.

SB 6 closes a dangerous reporting gap and puts children first!

Learn more here:
www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabills...

You can help name Beardsley Zoo's new monkey. Here's how. The zoo also announced that the monkey is female.

awww there’s a new lil monkey at the Beardsley Zoo 🐒 and you can vote to help name her!

www.ctpost.com/living/artic... via @ConnPost

CT university creates AI learning to protect jobs. ‘Empowering people, not replacing them’ According to state workforce data, nearly 11,000 Connecticut job postings since August 2024 have required AI skills, a 40 percent increase over the previous year.

The SCSU department will soon offer expanded workforce training in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies to help meet Connecticut’s rapidly growing demand for AI-skilled workers.

www.courant.com/2026/03/03/c...

another snow day?!! ❄️ some schools are already closed. be safe driving later today!

Proposal would ban sharing CT license plate data for immigration enforcement The bill would prevent law enforcement agencies from entering into new contracts with license plate reader companies unless a series of conditions are met.

Your license plate shouldn’t double as a tracking device for immigration enforcement.

Proposal would ban sharing CT license plate data for immigration enforcement www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/... via @insider_ct

You are owed a refund from POTUS!
Senate Democrats Demand Trump Refund $2.3 Billion to Connecticut Families for Illegal Tariff Tax
Read our letter to President Trump: https://bit.ly/4bezmOI

Connecticut families got hit with a $2.3 BILLION tab from unconstitutional Trump tariffs the biggest tax hike in 30+ years.

Today, Senate Dems sent a message to Donald Trump:

Refund CT families. 💸

www.senatedems.ct.gov/senate-democ...

With the affordability debate in full swing at the State Capitol, here's what Connecticut Republicans don’t want to admit: President Trump raised your taxes.

Filed under: things worth your 2-minute read ⬇️

www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti... via @insider_ct

Connecticut’s Bottle Bill is getting an upgrade! New legislation cracks down on fraud and makes sure our recycling system works for consumers, retailers, and the environment.

✅ CT Senate Democrats pass legislation to prevent antisemitism in schools! The bill creates a working group to address antisemitism and ensures every student has a safe, inclusive classroom free from hate and discrimination.

CT Senate Republicans had 5 opportunities to show up during today's session for the people of our state. They failed miserably. ⛔

Connecticut Democrats are strengthening election security and protecting voter data from federal overreach. We're streamlining early voting and ensuring that only eligible, trustworthy individuals oversee elections, keeping Connecticut’s democracy secure and transparent.

Looney and Duff to Fazio and Republicans: “Stop Violating the Guardrails If They’re So Precious”

www.senatedems.ct.gov/looney-and-d...

Connecticut Senate Democrats are stepping up for voters, workers, and the environment! This new bill strengthens election security, supports warehouse workers, and preserves mental health. Putting you, the people of Connecticut, first.

Republican Sen. Ryan Fazio tried to blow an over 2 BILLION DOLLAR hole in CT’s budget while lecturing Democrats on “fiscal guardrails.”

Looney & Duff: "Stop violating the guardrails if they’re so precious."

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aSXyF9

On March 7, Connecticut will lower flags to half-staff to honor Jesse Jackson, a lifelong civil rights leader who fought to unite communities, advance equality, and uplift the voiceless. We remember his legacy and enduring impact.

Working for YOU! The Senate is in session today. Full coverage starts at 12pm on ct-n.com.

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🎓✅ Legislation supporting graduate students by making college more affordable passed out of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee today!

Unlike CT Republicans, we act on waste, fraud, and abuse....not just talk about it.

Another snow day here in Connecticut. I love to ski and play hockey, but I’ve had enough of this ****. Even the snowblower said, “no more”.

❄️CT is in a state of emergency. All commercial vehicles are prohibited from using state highways. Stay inside today & stay safe. ❄️

Today’s SCOTUS decision confirms it: the tariff tax hike was illegal. That’s relief for families across America. Accountability shouldn’t stop here. Full statement from Senators Looney and Duff ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rAOiN6