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The holiday season can bring increased demand for blood donations. Red Cross is urging donors of all blood types to give now!
Donate blood or platelets through Nov. 22 to receive up to $20 in gift cards.
Find a drive: RedCrossBlood.org
❄️ Flu and RSV cases are rising in CT as winter approaches.
Getting your flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines is highly encouraged to help protect yourself and your loved ones this winter!
Eligible staff in the early childhood sector can now apply for a subsidy toward health insurance plan premiums, a benefit connected to the endowment created to expand & make affordable the state’s childcare & preschool network.
ctmirror.org/2026/10/21/ct-h…
Connecticut added 1,400 jobs in September, bringing the total to 15,200 new jobs this year and setting a new all-time high for payroll employment! Manufacturing leads the way with 5,600 jobs added in 2026, while construction employment is at an 18-year high. 📈
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Drug price increases are out of control. Last year, I took on Big Pharma and wrote a law that limits generic price increases to inflation.
Drug distributors sued.
TODAY, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld our law, a HUGE win for @AGWilliamTong and consumers everywhere.
🚗 October 18–24 is National Teen Driver Safety Week.
In 2024, nearly 2,000 CT residents were injured & nine people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers.
Safe driving habits start early. Slow down, never drive impaired, and help teens stay safe behind the wheel.
“We’re making progress,” Sen. Lesser said. “We’re not making it fast enough.”
CT kids with Medicaid coverage can face long waits for eye care ctmirror.org/2026/10/18/ct-m…
🗳️ VOTE EARLY! Connecticut early voting starts today and runs through November 1.
📍 Find your early voting location at myvote.ct.gov and make a plan to vote!
As Donald Trump tries to freeze families out this coming winter with soaring home heating oil costs, Connecticut is stepping up to keep you warm.
📅 Access Health CT open enrollment for 2027 coverage runs Oct. 23–Jan. 15!
Enroll by Dec. 15 for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2027, or enroll by Jan. 15 for coverage starting Feb. 1.
Learn more and explore your options at AccessHealthCT.com.
Sen Anwar submitted testimony to PURA in strong opposition to a proposed rate increase sought by Eversource, noting the proposal, which could increase electricity rates in CT by up to 18%.
Anwar Submits Testimony Opposing Eversource Proposed Rate Increase senatedems.ct.gov/senator-an…
Connecticut families are struggling with soaring home heating costs, thanks to Donald Trump. CT Democrats are delivering $12.7 million in relief.
CT Senate Republicans had a chance to help families stay warm this winter. They said NO.
CT Senate Democrats retweeted
Anyone turned on the heat?
Just got a delivery at $6.399 per gallon. 169 gallons later and the bill was for over $1,000. That’s a bit over half a tank.
Thanks to Trump’s illegal war in Iran, home heating oil costs are up over 86% from last year per the Hartford Courant
Today, Senator Osten released a statement on Governor Lamont’s plan to release LIHEAP funding early and set aside more funds in January.
senatedems.ct.gov/senator-os…
Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox will be pursuing legislation to strengthen sexual assault laws following an alleged gang rape at Cornell.
connecticut.news12.com/2026/…
A young CT woman went to the hospital for a broken ankle. Soon, she was dead. courant.com/2026/10/11/treat…
🚔 Operation Wicked Safe is underway! Connecticut and Northeast state police are increasing traffic enforcement Tuesday through Thursday to deter dangerous driving.
Slow down, ditch the distractions and drive sober. Safe driving saves lives!
Today, we celebrate the Indigenous peoples of #Connecticut, honoring the Mohegan, Mashantucket Pequot, Schaghticoke, Golden Hill Paugussett, and all Indigenous communities. Their histories, cultures, and traditions are an enduring part of Connecticut’s story.
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