Month: July 2026

SENATOR ANWAR RECEIVES A GRADE, ‘HONOR ROLL’ DESIGNATION FROM CONNECTICUT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

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Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969

July 9, 2026

SENATOR ANWAR RECEIVES A GRADE, ‘HONOR ROLL’ DESIGNATION FROM CONNECTICUT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The Connecticut Education Association recently awarded State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) an A grade for his work in the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions supporting educational priorities, additionally earning the CEA’s “Honor Roll” designation.

“The teachers in our communities play a vital role in supporting the education and growth of our children, and I am committed to supporting them however I can,” said Sen. Anwar. “I am proud to receive these distinctions and will continue working to support their efforts.”

Sen. Anwar’s votes in question included his support for the 2026 state budget, which provided nearly $200 million in additional education funding for school districts, supported free school breakfasts and increased special education grants; his votes to expand opportunities to support aspiring educators; support for a paraeducator minimum salary; and better protecting teachers through means like enhanced workers compensation protections.

Sen. Anwar was one of 16 Senate Democrats to earn an A grade.

SENATOR MARX RECEIVES HIGH GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

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SENATOR MARX RECEIVES HIGH GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

July 9, 2026

The Connecticut Education Association awarded State Senator Martha Marx (D-New London) an 89.2% grade for her work in the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions supporting educational priorities.

“Our hardworking educators strive to make sure our children are learning, growing and ready for success in adulthood,” said Sen. Marx. “They need and deserve legislators’ support and I plan on continuing to support their hard work.”

Sen. Marx’s votes in question included her support for the 2026 state budget, which provided nearly $200 million in additional education funding for school districts, supported free school breakfasts and increased special education grants; her votes to expand opportunities to support aspiring educators; support for a paraeducator minimum salary; and better protecting teachers through means like enhanced workers compensation protections.

SEN. MATT LESSER STATEMENT ON THE RE-INTRODUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD ONE YEAR AFTER TRUMP CUTS

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SEN. MATT LESSER STATEMENT ON THE RE-INTRODUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD ONE YEAR AFTER TRUMP CUTS

“For years, Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans have been waging war on Planned Parenthood as part of their larger war on women’s health care. It wasn’t enough to repeal Roe v. Wade; last year they cut off Planned Parenthood’s ability to receive federal funding for contraception, cancer and STD screening for one year. I am happy that Connecticut stepped up to make up some of the difference, and I’m grateful to Governor Lamont and legislative leaders for prioritizing this issue. As federal funding resumes, it’s important that we remain vigilant as we work to ensure that women have access to the health care that they need in every corner of the state.”

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SENS. LOONEY, DUFF, AND MARONEY PRAISE ILLINOIS PASSAGE OF TOUGH A.I. LAW; SEEK SIMILAR ACTION IN 2027 CT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENS. LOONEY, DUFF, AND MARONEY PRAISE ILLINOIS PASSAGE OF TOUGH A.I. LAW; SEEK SIMILAR ACTION IN 2027 CT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

“We welcome Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s signing Tuesday of a tough, bipartisan, and industry-supported artificial intelligence law that requires AI developers to assess the likelihood that their product could cause death or serious injury to more than 50 people or more than $1 million in property damage. Connecticut passed a solid AI regulation bill this year, but we can do more, and we should look to our fellow states for ideas and guidance on AI, just as they look to Connecticut for cutting-edge data privacy laws. With the do-nothing Republican Congress in Washington, D.C., and with big tech CEOs giving hundreds of millions of dollars in feudal tributes to Donald Trump, it is up to states to act to protect their own citizens from AI excesses. We encourage the 2027 General Assembly to follow the leads of New York, California, and Illinois and to enact stricter public safety requirements for AI developers.”

Statement of Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven), Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), and State Senator James Maroney (D- Milford), a nationally recognized expert in Artificial Intelligence who is Senate Chair of the General Law Committee, which has cognizance over fair trade and sales practices, consumer protection, and other matters. Both Sen. Duff and Sen. Maroney are members of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy.

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Contact: Kevin Coughlin | 203-710-0193 | kevin.coughlin@cga.ct.gov

SENS. LOONEY, DUFF, AND MARONEY PRAISE ILLINOIS PASSAGE OF TOUGH A.I. LAW; SEEK SIMILAR ACTION IN 2027

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SENS. LOONEY, DUFF, AND MARONEY PRAISE ILLINOIS PASSAGE OF TOUGH A.I. LAW; SEEK SIMILAR ACTION IN 2027 CT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

“We welcome Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s signing Tuesday of a tough, bipartisan, and industry-supported artificial intelligence law that requires AI developers to assess the likelihood that their product could cause death or serious injury to more than 50 people or more than $1 million in property damage. Connecticut passed a solid AI regulation bill this year, but we can do more, and we should look to our fellow states for ideas and guidance on AI, just as they look to Connecticut for cutting-edge data privacy laws. With the do-nothing Republican Congress in Washington, D.C., and with big tech CEOs giving hundreds of millions of dollars in feudal tributes to Donald Trump, it is up to states to act to protect their own citizens from AI excesses. We encourage the 2027 General Assembly to follow the leads of New York, California, and Illinois and to enact stricter public safety requirements for AI developers.”

Statement of Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven), Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), and State Senator James Maroney (D- Milford), a nationally recognized expert in Artificial Intelligence who is Senate Chair of the General Law Committee, which has cognizance over fair trade and sales practices, consumer protection, and other matters. Both Sen. Duff and Sen. Maroney are members of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy.

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Contact: Kevin Coughlin | 203-710-0193 | kevin.coughlin@cga.ct.gov

SENS. LOONEY, DUFF, AND MARONEY PRAISE ILLINOIS PASSAGE OF TOUGH A.I. LAW; SEEK SIMILAR ACTION IN 2027

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SENS. LOONEY, DUFF, AND MARONEY PRAISE ILLINOIS PASSAGE OF TOUGH A.I. LAW; SEEK SIMILAR ACTION IN 2027 CT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

“We welcome Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s signing Tuesday of a tough, bipartisan, and industry-supported artificial intelligence law that requires AI developers to assess the likelihood that their product could cause death or serious injury to more than 50 people or more than $1 million in property damage. Connecticut passed a solid AI regulation bill this year, but we can do more, and we should look to our fellow states for ideas and guidance on AI, just as they look to Connecticut for cutting-edge data privacy laws. With the do-nothing Republican Congress in Washington, D.C., and with big tech CEOs giving hundreds of millions of dollars in feudal tributes to Donald Trump, it is up to states to act to protect their own citizens from AI excesses. We encourage the 2027 General Assembly to follow the leads of New York, California, and Illinois and to enact stricter public safety requirements for AI developers.”

Statement of Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven), Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), and State Senator James Maroney (D-Milford), a nationally recognized expert in Artificial Intelligence who is Senate Chair of the General Law Committee, which has cognizance over fair trade and sales practices, consumer protection, and other matters. Both Sen. Duff and Sen. Maroney are members of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Kevin Coughlin | 203-710-0193 | kevin.coughlin@cga.ct.gov