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News from May 2023

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Blumenthal Statement on Judiciary Committee Letters to Harlan Crow Seeking Full Information on Gifts & Travel Given to Justice Thomas

By Constitution State News Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the statement below on the letters sent by the Committee to Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow, the holding companies that own his private jet, private yacht, and Topridge Camp

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Governor Lamont Nominates Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Ronald P. Welch as Commissioner of Veterans Affairs

By Constitution State News Report | May 11, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont on May 5, 2023 announced that he is nominating retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Ronald “Ron” P. Welch of Waterford to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Murphy, Cotton, Schatz, Britt Op-Ed in the Washington Post: Why We Need the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act

By Constitution State News Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) on Thursday authored an op-ed in the Washington Post on social media’s harmful impact on kids and the importance of their legislation, the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act

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Connecticut: 161 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Constitution State News | May 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 161 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

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Senators Urge Tesla to End Forced Arbitration Agreements That Strip Employees & Consumers of Their Access to Justice

By Constitution State News Report | May 10, 2023

Tesla’s arbitration agreements allow the company to evade public scrutiny & accountability for workplace discrimination & safety complaints

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Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Sunday for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

By Constitution State News Report | May 10, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont on May 5, 2023 announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an annual observance honoring the sacrifices of firefighters across the country who have died in the line of duty.

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Murphy, Kennedy Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Access To Comprehensive Training For Future Teachers

By Constitution State News Report | May 10, 2023

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Teacher, Principal and Leader Residency Access Act on Monday to improve access to training for college students who aspire to become teachers and leaders in America’s schools, and help build a diverse pipeline of experienced teachers and school leaders

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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Connecticut during week ending April 22?

By Constitution State News | May 9, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 118 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Connecticut during week ending April 22

By Constitution State News | May 9, 2023

Connecticut's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Murphy, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan College Transparency Act

By Constitution State News Report | May 9, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, joined U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and his colleagues in introducing the College Transparency Act (CTA), bipartisan legislation which would ensure that students and families have better information as they consider higher education opportunities

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Blumenthal Statement on Biden Administration Announcement of a Rulemaking to Require Airline Passenger Reimbursements

By Constitution State News Report | May 9, 2023

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), author of the Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights, released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to initiate a rulemaking to require airlines to compensate passengers for delays and cancellations within an airline’s control and to cover certain expenses, including meals, hotels, and rebookings

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Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

By Constitution State News Report | May 9, 2023

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023:

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82 people in 65-74 age group in Connecticut are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Constitution State News | May 8, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 82 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Governor Lamont and Secretary Beckham Statements on May 2023 Consensus Revenue Forecast

By Constitution State News Report | May 8, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements in response to the May 2023 consensus revenue forecast, which was jointly issued May 1, 2023, by the Office of Policy and Management and the Office of Fiscal Analysis:

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Murphy, Lankford Call for Immediate Improvements to Immigration Process

By Constitution State News Report | May 8, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) on Wednesday sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to request the agency expedite processing Notices to Appear (NTA)

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Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 04/28/2023—05/05/2023

By Constitution State News Report | May 8, 2023

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Kids Online Safety Act, comprehensive bipartisan legislation to protect children online and hold Big Tech accountable

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Connecticut during week April 22

By Constitution State News | May 7, 2023

Connecticut's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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47 Hispanic people in Connecticut passed away in week ending April 15

By Constitution State News | May 7, 2023

There were 47 Hispanic people who died in Connecticut in the week ending April 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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CDC predicts 73 people in 45-64 age group in Connecticut died during week ending April 22

By Constitution State News | May 7, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 73 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Murphy: This Committee Has the Opportunity to Make Major Investments in Stopping the Flow of Fentanyl into the U.S.

By Constitution State News Report | May 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Wednesday held a hearing on transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) with officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)