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Senator Heather Somers Applauds Final Approval of Bonding Funds for Key 18th District Projects

HARTFORD, CT – Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) today applauded the final approval by the State Bond Commission of critical bonding funds for several significant projects in the 18th District. These include $250,000 for upgrades at the Mystic & Noank Library, $250,000 for marina construction in Stonington, and $8 million for environmental remediation at the former ... Senator Heather Somers Applauds Final Approval of Bonding Funds for Key 18th District Projects

"Puzzling." Senate GOP Statement on Lamont Administration Seeking to Add Former Fed Employees to CT Govt Workforce

Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Lamont administration seeking to add former federal employees to the state government workforce. (https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/connecticut-hiring-federal-employees-doge-20262688.php) “This is puzzling. It seems like one hand doesn’t know what the other is doing in the Lamont administration. Last month, the Lamont administration issued hiring restrictions while ... “Puzzling.” Senate GOP Statement on Lamont Administration Seeking to Add Former Fed Employees to CT Govt Workforce

Senator Heather Somers Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 1435, Supporting Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children

HARTFORD, CT – Today, Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) applauded the passage of Senate Bill 1435 out of the Judiciary Committee, a significant step forward in supporting incarcerated mothers and preserving family bonds. This bill would allow incarcerated mothers to breastfeed their infants during visitation, received broad support for its focus on the health, dignity, and ... Senator Heather Somers Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 1435, Supporting Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children