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05/08/2025
Senator Heather Somers Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 59
HARTFORD, CT – Today, Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) praised the Connecticut State Senate for the successful passage of Senate Bill 59, An Act Requiring a Plan for Beneficial Use Dredging, legislation aimed at advancing sustainable environmental practices in the state’s dredging operations. The bill, which passed unanimously, will require the Department of Energy and Environmental ... Senator Heather Somers Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 59
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05/07/2025
Senator Somers and Representative Parker Host Inaugural ‘Arts, Culture, and Tourism Day’ at the State Capitol
HARTFORD – Today, Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) and Representative John-Michael Parker (D—Madison), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Arts, Culture, and Tourism Caucus, proudly hosted the first-ever Arts, Culture, and Tourism Day at the Connecticut State Capitol. This landmark event brought together almost 100 local businesses, cultural institutions, and tourism advocates to showcase the richness of Connecticut’s ... Senator Somers and Representative Parker Host Inaugural ‘Arts, Culture, and Tourism Day’ at the State Capitol
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05/05/2025
CT Senate GOP on Appropriations Committee Proudly Vote "Yes" to Support CT State Trooper Salary Increases
For Immediate Release Senate Republican Members of the Appropriations Committee today proudly voted “yes” to support salary increases for Connecticut State Troopers. “Senate Republicans very much appreciate the work done by our state troopers. Our State Police need to recruit – and retain – the best. They are currently short-staffed. These increases will help to address ... CT Senate GOP on Appropriations Committee Proudly Vote “Yes” to Support CT State Trooper Salary Increases