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Murphy, Blumenthal, Himes Announce $3.6 Million for Bridgeport Public Schools

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn.-04) announced that Bridgeport Public Schools will receive a $3.62 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renew America’s Schools program to lower energy costs, create healthier and safer learning environments, and promote workforce development

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Governor Lamont and Treasurer Russell Build Awareness for Connecticut Baby Bonds Ahead of July 1 Start Date

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont and Treasurer Erick Russell celebrated the upcoming launch of Connecticut Baby Bonds alongside state and municipal leaders, community advocates, and health care professionals.

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Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to half-staff in honor of former Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., who passed away after a short illness. Flags should be lowered effective immediately and remain lowered until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined.

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Governor Lamont Announces Release of $6 Million in Volkswagen Settlement Funds To Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Connecticut

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration is releasing more than $6 million from the legal settlement in the Volkswagen Corporation (VW) emissions cheating scandal to fund 54 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) projects across Connecticut.

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Blumenthal, Johnson Announce Witnesses to Appear at July 11 Hearing on Proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf Agreement

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) announced that the following witnesses will appear at a hearing, The PGA-LIV Deal: Implications for the Future of Golf and Saudi Arabia’s Influence in the United States, on July 11, 2023:

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Blumenthal Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Making LGBTQ+ & Other Americans Vulnerable to Discrimination

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, allowing the owner of a Colorado graphic design business to discriminate against same-sex couples’ requests for wedding websites

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Murphy Statement On Supreme Court Decision Allowing Businesses to Discriminate Against LGBTQ Americans

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Friday released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, allowing businesses to deny services to LGBTQ couples

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Governor Lamont Signs Legislation on Health Care Affordability

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont signed into law legislation he proposed that enact a series of initiatives focused on reducing health care costs and improving the delivery of care for Connecticut residents.

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Analysis: Connecticut ranked #38 for gun sales in 2022

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Connecticut ranked #38 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 132,150 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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Blumenthal Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Striking Down Student Debt Relief

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Biden v. Nebraska blocking student debt relief for millions of Americans

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Murphy Statement on Report Detailing Decades of Sexual Misconduct at The Coast Guard Academy

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Friday released the following statement

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Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes Statements on President Biden’s Announcement of $144 Million To Improve Broadband Connectivity in Connecticut

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements in response to the announcement made by President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration that Connecticut is receiving $144 million in federal funding to support its ongoing efforts in deploying affordable, reliable high-speed internet service statewide:

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Blumenthal Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Prohibiting the Consideration of Race in College Admissions

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 4, 2023

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina, rejecting the consideration of race during the college admissions process

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Murphy, Blumenthal, Larson Announce $19 Million RAISE Grant for Hartford

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 4, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative John Larson (D-Conn.-01) announced a $19 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant for the City of Hartford’s North Main Street Streetscape and Multimodal Transportation Project

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Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives $26.4 Million Federal Grant to Purchase 20 Battery Electric Buses and Make Transit Upgrades in Stamford

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont, Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, and Congressman Jim Himes announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation is being awarded a $26.4 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration for the purchase of 20 battery electric buses and implementation of transit facility infrastructure upgrades, which are targeted for use on the CT transit Stamford Division.

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Governor Lamont Commits $85 Million in State Funding To Address Flooding Mitigation in North Hartford

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration is committing $85 million in state funding from the state’s Clean Water Fund and Clean Water Fund-related funding to implement a pilot program that will address sewage overflows in streets and basements in North Hartford, where residents have been chronically impacted by the long-term recurrence of sewer overflows.

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Murphy Highlights Trumbull's FallCall Solutions as "Innovator of the Month"

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 3, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced that FallCall Solutions, based in Trumbull, was named June’s “Innovator of the Month”

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Blumenthal Statement on the Death of Former Connecticut Governor Lowell Weicker

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 3, 2023

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on the death of former U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and Connecticut Governor Lowell Weicker

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Murphy Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Thursday released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit the consideration of race in college admissions

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Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Signs Legislation Banning Marriage Licenses for Minors

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 2, 2023

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, serving in her capacity as acting governor, signed into law legislation that updates Connecticut’s marriage statutes by prohibiting anyone under the age of 18 from receiving a marriage license.