PROUDLY SERVING THE 35TH DISTRICT
State Senator Jeff Gordon
Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and is a member of the Appropriations, Public Health, and Public Safety Committees. Jeff is Co-Chairman of the Rural Caucus. As one of only two medical doctors in the Connecticut legislature, “Doctor-Senator” Jeff is known for his work on health insurance reform, prescription drug pricing, patient care access, and healthcare affordability, especially for people in rural communities. Dr. Jeff’s motto is Common Sense, highlights his work as a State Senator.
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Tolland Legislative Delegation Issues Response to Judicial Branch Decision Regarding Juvenile Detention Facility
TOLLAND – State Representative Tammy Nuccio, State Representative Tim Ackert, State Senator Jeff Gordon, and Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley issued the following response welcoming the decision by the Connecticut Judicial Branch to pursue an alternative location outside of Tolland for its proposed juvenile detention facility.
“This is a major win for the residents of Tolland,” the delegation said in a joint statement. “From the moment this proposal came to light, our focus has been clear: ensuring the voices and concerns of our community were heard and respected.”
“The people of Connecticut want common sense, a fair deal, and their state government to work for them. They know what is best for their families and them. My goal is to take this message to the Capitol for you, working to deliver solutions that make your lives better.”
This week, I attended the ObGyn Interest Group’s Advocacy Workshop at the Frank Netter School of Medicine (Quinnipiac University). I met with medical students to talk about the work I have done for over 30 years as a doctor, Past President of the CT State Medical Society, and a State Senator advocating for patient care and on behalf of health care professionals and others who provide that care. I spoke with the medical students that it is work worth doing. Great to see their enthusiasm amd involvement as the next generation of doctors!
Thank you Shruthi Manjunath, Rebecca Belmonte, and Elizabeth O’Brien for inviting me. You did an awesome job hosting the advocacy event!
There is always a lot to do helping patients and helping people in our state. Fighting back against insurance prior authorizations that deny needed medical care. Fighting to lower prescription drug costs. Protecting health care jobs at hospitals. Getting rid of private equity involvement in our hospitals. Defending our medical freedoms. Cutting administrative “red tape” and unecessary burdens that limit time for patient care and contribute to job burn out. Funding the HAVEN program that helps health care professionals who need help. Supporting nurses, such as through the Nursing Interstate Compact to make it easier to come to CT to find a job. Codifying into state law the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA ) to protect all aspects of emergency care provided here in CT. Individual patient and constituent concerns. And more.
The newest edition of Common-Sense Matters is out now! This week’s edition covers:
- Working against unfunded mandates to protect residents from property tax increases
- Celebrating and supporting Connecticut agriculture
- Continuing to invest in our communities
- Welcoming students from Coventry to the Capitol
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, As the legislative session moves forward, I want to keep you updated on the work being done at the State Capitol and how it impacts our communities here in the 35th Distric...