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.
FEATURED STORY
Sen. Gordon Votes No on Appropriations Budget Over Lack of Needed Education Funding
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) voted “NO” on the Appropriations Committee’s proposed budget because it fails to meaningfully increase funding for the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant, a critical source of state support for K-12 public education in the 35th District and across Connecticut. He also voted “NO” because the proposed budget is not balanced, was not fully vetted with the state’s revenue estimates, and misses key priorities like education funding support for our towns.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Sen. Jeff Gordon for a Legislative Update in the 35th District!
“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.”
The latest edition of common-sense matters is out now!
This weeks edition covers:
- Fighting for affordability in Connecticut
- Supporting CT farmers
- Working for increased ECS funding
- Local highlights
Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/cd85da874384/working-to-lower-costs-for-our-communities
Working to Lower Costs for Our Communities
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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...
I had a fantastic visit to Eastern Connecticut State University with President Dr. Karim Ismaili!
We toured innovative programs like the nursing program, CESI Center for Education, Simulation & Innovation at Windham Hospital, and the Center for Early Childhood Education that combines community pre-K education with ECSU student collaborative education research. I learned about the new criminal justice and law enforcement Pathways Program with Dr. Lugo.
It was great to see how ECSU is shaping student opportunities and workforce development.
I voted “NO” on the Appropriations Committee budget because it fails to meaningfully increase ECS funding, which is critical for supporting our local schools. Without that support, towns are forced to rely more on property taxes to fund education.
The current ECS foundation hasn’t been updated since 2013, even though costs have risen significantly. I continue to fight to close that gap and provide relief to our towns and families. We need a budget that prioritizes education, fairness, and affordability, and this one falls short.
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HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) voted “NO” on the Appropriations Committee’s proposed budget because it fails to meaningfully increase funding for the Education Cost Sha...