Another snow day here in Connecticut. I love to ski and play hockey, but I’ve had enough of this ****. Even the snowblower said, “no more”.

ICYMI — The FBI director flew there on the taxpayer dime on a private jet to do this… Kash in 2023: “I’m just saying Chris Wray doesn’t need a government funded G5 jet to go to vacations. Maybe we ground that plane. $15,000 every time it takes off. Just a thought.”

Just as things were starting here in Connecticut

I visited Pack 97 recently at Cranbury Elementary School to talk with the Scouts about how local and state government works and to answer their questions. We always have a fun time talking about different issues that are on their minds.

Congratulations to the USA Men’s Hockey team on your hard fought win over Canada in OT. This is the first gold since the Miracle on Ice team in 1980 - 46 years ago to the day. Both the Men’s and Women’s team captured the gold beating our neighbors to the north. USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸

Thanks to Mayor Barbara Smyth for joining fellow mayors along with Senate President Martin Looney and myself to talk about priorities for the legislative session and the partnership between state & local governments. We will get a lot done - together.

Putting Connecticut FIRST this Legislative Session! 💰Affordability 🗳️Democracy 💸Tax Credit 🏥 Health care 📱Online Safety 🥪Free school meals 🎓Graduate Students

Senate President Martin Looney and I issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling striking down Trump's tariffs as unconstitutional They represent the largest tax increase in over 30 years, costing the average household more than $1,000. mailchi.mp/7db6ad906db8...

When you randomly run into your cousin at the State Capitol who is taking a class on a tour, it always makes the day much brighter! (She was pinch hitting for another teacher who was out sick) See you next week with your class!

As Ramadan begins, I wish all who observe a month of compassion, gratitude, and meaningful moments with family and community. 🌙🕌

Thank you to the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce for always inviting me to speak and answer questions at their Norwalk Leadership Institute. It’s a great opportunity to explain how local and state governments work together for tangible results in our community.

Happy Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year). It’s the Year of the Horse. May you and your family enjoy good fortune and prosperity. 新年快乐

Happy President’s Day

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped me raise funds for my re-election. Thanks to you, I raised the necessary $20,100 AND 300 in-district donors in record time. Now, I qualify for the state’s clean election program. Appreciate the outpouring of support from all over. Really means a lot.

Molly and I want to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. She’s been extra good today hoping that Tracey and I bring home a doggie bag for her tonight.

CT Democrats Condemn Trump's Repeal of Key Environmental Protection Policy https://bit.ly/4rT1k8k

The Trump regime is once again politicizing the government to push an anti-science agenda and line the pockets of ultra-rich donors. In Connecticut, we believe in science, and we want clean air, land, and water for our children and grandchildren. We’ll keep fighting for these issues.

Thanks to Synchrony for invite to tour your Stamford HQ with my colleagues and to learn more about your business. Regularly named as one of the best places to work, they are always at the pinnacle of innovation in their field. In addition, their commitment to the broader community is commendable.

WATCH — @warnock.senate.gov: “They are seizing ballots, gunning down ordinary citizens, arresting journalists. All the alarm bells 🚨 are blaring. The question is, are we listening?”

You might be able to indict a ham sandwich, but this regime can’t indict an former astronaut, former CIA operative, former Navy reservist, former Army Ranger, former Air Force officer and a Navy veteran for speaking the truth to our Armed Forces. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...

Was great to see my friend Mayor, eh Secretary @petebuttigieg.bsky.social when he was in Connecticut a few weeks ago. We met over a decade ago through NewDEAL Leaders, an excellent group of pro growth progressives. A smart, humble and patriotic person who has put on his country’s uniform.

Wednesday was the opening day of the legislative session in Connecticut. The House of Representatives and Senate gaveled in at 10am and then we met in a joint convention at noon to hear the governor’s State of the State report.

Thanks to Governor Ned Lamont for the shout out during your State of the State address on the work House Majority Leader State Representative Jason Rojas and I have done on housing affordability along with so many. It was the most humbling thing ever to get a standing ovation from my colleagues.

Good luck to Team USA especially our Connecticut Athletes Austin Florian – Skeleton (Southington, Connecticut) Olivia Giaccio – Freestyle Skiing (Redding, Connecticut) Kristen Santos-Griswold – Speedskating, Short Track Speedskating (Fairfield, Connecticut) Tage Thompson – Ice Hockey (Orange, CT)

Enough is enough

💙🚨💙 $2,000 to go Almost there!

Molly’s reviewed the latest fundraising numbers and she let me know we are just $2,500 away from what we need to qualify for the clean elections grant! I know we can get it done by this weekend. Please contribute to get over the finish line. daycampaign.com/Donate/BobDuff 💙❤️💙 Molly and Bob

$800 away from my midnight goal. Can you chip in if you haven’t already? Once I raise $22,100 then I am done asking for two years. I’ll qualify for Connecticut’s clean election program. Thank you! The support amd encouragement mean the world to me. ➡️ daycampaign.com/Donate/BobDuff

Thanks to News 12 Connecticut for covering the ground breaking on the $3.5 million addition and renovation to The Carver Center in Norwalk.

Let’s keep it going! The response to my fundraising email four days ago has been terrific, and I’m getting closer to reaching the $20,100 needed to qualify for our clean elections program. I’m asking you to help out with a donation of $5 to the $340 max. Donate: daycampaign.com/Donate/BobDuff

I’m honored to receive the 2025 AARP Legislative Achievement Award in recognition of my leadership on affordable high-speed internet legislation. Advocates of the bill in the industry and AARP predict this bill will be a national model Thank you to AARP-CT for this recognition.

I’m running for re-election. Help me save democracy. 💙💙💙 Please read some of what I’ve accomplished over two years and then donate so I can qualify for the state’s clean election financing app.robly.com/archive?id=8...

You ARE your community. Here are 4 simple things you can do right now that cost nothing yet spread joy in your community during these cruel and chaotic times.

The new community center in South Norwalk is really coming together nicely. It sat for too long unused and underutilized. Soon, it will be a place for kids to play, learn, and for the community to gather. State, federal, and local funding helped bring this project to reality.

What’s happened in Minnesota the last few weeks is disgusting, despicable and it’s frankly unAmerican. That’s why I was glad to join my colleagues on Monday to speak about ways in which the CT legislature will work to protect our residents from the terror that ICE is inflicting across this country.

Holocaust Remembrance Day is a reminder of millions of lives lost, families broken, and where hatred & indifference can lead. We remember the victims, honor the survivors, and recommit ourselves to standing up against antisemitism and all forms of hate.

I donated. You should too!

I’m running for re-election. Help me save democracy. 💙💙💙 Please read some of what I’ve accomplished over two years and then donate so I can qualify for the state’s clean election financing app.robly.com/archive?id=8...

I am convinced these developments would not have happened if the people of Minnesota and millions around the country didn’t step up, protest, make noise and refuse to let their rights be taken away.

Snow storm updates: Norwalk and Darien Public Schools closed Monday. Norwalk City Hall & Darien Town Hall closed Monday Norwalk’s garbage and recycling collection Monday is CANCELLED. The city’s entire collection will operate on a one-day delay. State-wide Truck Ban on Highways begins at Noon

An exciting morning in Norwalk as we broke ground for renovations at the historic Carver Center. Thanks to a $3.5 million state grant I helped secure with the support of the Norwalk delegation, these renovations will expand the center, make it ADA accessible, and provide security upgrades.

Hey everyone We could be looking at somewhere between 3 inches to 300 inches of snow this weekend. Looks pretty big based on forecasting. Stay safe and if you can, enjoy the downtime.

Thanks to Sustainable Streets Norwalk for inviting me to speak at your meeting last night. Great conversation about Norwalk’s future: growing responsibly, supporting affordable housing including senior housing, infrastructure investments, and school construction. Your advocacy is appreciated!

The First Congregational Church on the Green, Norwalk is sponsoring a $1 dinner graciously prepared by local chefs. Feel free to swing by if you or someone you know needs a good fulfilling and affordable meal.

(Also attending the #MLK ceremony in #Norwalk City Hall's concert hall were U.S. Representative @jahimes.bsky.social [1], U.S. Senator Richard @blumenthal.senate.gov [2-3], and State Senator @bobduffct.bsky.social [4].)

Good morning!

“I fell asleep in America and this is what I woke up to.” We have the chief executive threatening more violence on his people, suspending Constitutional rights and questioning whether we should have mid-terms. We’re in treacherous times and if this isn’t the America you recognize, we need you.