Connecticut Senate Democrats

And don’t forget about your furry friends tonight!! They may be a bit scared of the trick-or-treaters so make sure you have a calm space for them. (and make sure they don’t get any of your candy!)

If you’re taking the kids trick-or-treating tonight be safe!! 🍫🍭🎃

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Happy Halloween! 🕸️🧙‍♀️🎃

The government shutdown is impacting families across our state and nation. We are calling on our Republican colleagues to join us in standing up for the people of Connecticut.

Currently:

Senators Looney & Duff are calling on CT Republicans to join them in urging Trump to release over $5 billion in SNAP funding

Watch live:
ct-n.com/CTNplayer.as...

*GASP*

☕️The average price of a pound of ground coffee in the U.S. hit $9.14 in September…the highest in years! ☕️

Between tariffs & extreme weather roasting global production, our morning caffeine habit may need to come to an end. *nervously sips overpriced cup of coffee*

One more for good measure. PA also saying this is because Republicans. Sooo let’s follow suit. CT needs to also hold Republicans accountable. I said what I said.

www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...

Example number 3.

abe.illinois.gov/access/

California is too. Right at the top of the website. There’s his name again.

www.cdss.ca.gov/benefits-ser...

Okay now look at this. Massachusetts is doing it. Blaming Trump himself right on the website.

www.mass.gov/snap-benefit...

It’s past time to hold Republicans accountable. Let’s make Connecticut next because let’s face it, it’s the Republican federal government shutdown that’s hitting people in our state hard!

CT Senate Leaders Want Lamont To Step Up Shutdown Rhetoric | CT News Junkie Senate President Martin Looney, D-New Haven, and Majority Leader Bob Duff. D-Norwalk, have called on Lamont to follow the example of Pennsylvania and other states and prominently post information on s...

Good Read 🗞️: Senate President Martin Looney and Majority Leader Bob Duff urge Gov. Lamont to follow Pennsylvania’s lead and call out “inept Republican governance” for recent service disruption!!

CT Senate Leaders Want Lamont To Step Up Shutdown Rhetoric ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/10/27/c...

Senator Lopes Receives CWWA Legislator of the Year Award - Connecticut Senate Democrats Senator Lopes Receives CWWA Legislator of the Year Award State Senator Rick Lopes (D-New Britain) has received this years Connecticut Water Works Association Legislator of the Year Award. Senator Lope...

Woohoo! Congrats to Senator Lopes! 🎉

Senator Lopes Receives CWWA Legislator of the Year Award www.senatedems.ct.gov/senator-lope...

Senators Looney and Duff Call on Lamont Administration to Alert Residents to Republican Role in Service Disruptions - Connecticut Senate Democrats Senators Looney and Duff Call on Lamont Administration to Alert Residents to Republican Role in Service Disruptions Today, Senate President Martin Looney and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff called on ...

Starting Monday w/ Sens. Looney & Duff calling on Gov. Lamont to follow the example of PA & other states & prominently post information on state agency websites alerting residents to the cause of recent service disruptions: inept Republican governance.

www.senatedems.ct.gov/senators-loo...

Happy Monday. Let’s get this Halloweek started! 🎃

What a beautiful end to a Friday in Hartford. A little reminder that every storm is followed by a little light. 🌈

Sen. Slap Applauds Increase in CSCU Student Enrollment - Connecticut Senate Democrats Sen. Slap Applauds Increase in CSCU Student Enrollment Today, State Senator Derek Slap, Senate Chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, welcomed news that the Connecticut St...

According to CSCU, the four Connecticut State Universities have seen student enrollment increase by 9.8% compared to last fall.

Sen. Slap Applauds Increase in CSCU Student Enrollment www.senatedems.ct.gov/sen-slap-app...

SEN. MARX RELEASES STATEMENT SUPPORTING ELECTRIC BOAT PURCHASE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL MALL - Connecticut Senate Democrats SEN. MARX RELEASES STATEMENT SUPPORTING ELECTRIC BOAT PURCHASE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL MALL Today, following Electric Boat's announcement that it purchased the Waterford Crystal Mall, State Senator Marth...

“This reused space will provide hundreds of new jobs and preserve this vital local resource for years to come!” -Sen. Marx.

Electric Boat purchased the Waterford Crystal Mall.

Sen. Marx Supports Electric Boat Purchase of Waterford Crystal Mall www.senatedems.ct.gov/sen-marx-rel...

Know before you enroll: Access Health CT’s open enrollment starts November ……BUT…. but this year brings big changes.

After Republicans voted to end ACA tax credits, about 140,000 CT residents will see premiums soar, in some cases by thousands per year.

New reporting from @capitoldispatchct.bsky.social makes it clear: Republican policies are hurting everyday families. Under Trump, Americans are getting sicker, hungrier, and poorer.

Read more at capitoldispatch.substack.com.

Opinion: Connecticut lawmakers must respond now to this crisis The federal government has brought the crisis to our front door, but we know what’s best for us in Connecticut.

This article hits home. Every child, every family, every life touched by this crisis matters.

Opinion: Connecticut lawmakers must respond now to this crisis www.courant.com/2025/10/21/o...

SENATOR NEEDLEMAN ISSUES STATEMENT AS NEW PURA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - Connecticut Senate Democrats SENATOR NEEDLEMAN ISSUES STATEMENT AS NEW PURA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), Senate Chair of the Energy & Technology Committee, issued a statement as Governor La...

Sen. Needleman wishes all four nominees to join PURA well in their future work.

Read his full statement below:

Senator Needleman Issues Statement As New PURA Nominations Announced www.senatedems.ct.gov/senator-need...

I had the best time at The Maritime Aquarium. Not only did the staff give me a behind the scenes tour, which I haven’t had in a long time, but also got to feed Sono the seal and was completely surprised by the kindest gesture from the staff when they presented me with a picture signed by them.

Senator Gaston Releases Statement on CT Siting Council Decision to Reject Monopoles - Connecticut Senate Democrats Senator Gaston Releases Statement on CT Siting Council Decision to Reject Monopoles Today, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport), is releasing a statement following the CT Siting Council’s ...

Senator Gaston Releases Statement on CT Siting Council Decision to Reject Monopoles www.senatedems.ct.gov/senator-gast...

Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox Statement on Siting Council Denying UI Monopole Plan - Connecticut Senate Democrats Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox Statement on Siting Council Denying UI Monopole Plan BRIDGEPORT - Today, State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox issued a statement in response to the Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) de...

GOOOOOD NEWS for Bridgeport!

The Siting Council made a decision to reject monopoles, something that was a huge concern for residents in the city.

Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox Statement on Siting Council Denying UI Monopole Plan www.senatedems.ct.gov/sen-gadkar-w...

Sen. Slap Responds to Trump Cutting College Preparation Program for Low-Income Students - Connecticut Senate Democrats Sen. Slap Responds to Trump Cutting College Preparation Program for Low-Income Students Today, State Senator Derek Slap, Senate Chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee respo...

ICYMI: Sen. Slap is outraged by Trump administration firing nearly all Education Dep. staff who work on a college-prep program for low-income students.

Sen. Slap Responds to Trump Cutting College Preparation Program for Low-Income Students www.senatedems.ct.gov/sen-slap-res...

Sen. Looney & Rep. Al Paolillo strongly condemn Tweed Airport for airing Sec. Noem’s video irresponsibly blaming Democrats for shutdown travel delays. Partisan propaganda has no place in our airports!!

Senator Ceci Maher is demanding answers after the tragic death of Jacqueline Torres Garcia, saying DCF “failed her” and calling for accountability to ensure this never happens again!!!

Committee on Children Chairs Release Statement on New Britain Tragedy www.senatedems.ct.gov/committee-on...

The sunrise touched the changing leaves perfectly this morning showing off the beautiful fall splendor in our area.

Have a wonderful Friday!

$8.49 for blueberries. I’ve never seen them this high.

Affordable? No.

Are we winning yet?

Blueberries in Norwalk this week.