This Thanksgiving, and all year long, we’re grateful for the people of our state and the privilege to serve them. We’re wishing everyone a day full of gratitude and togetherness! 🍁🦃🍽️

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for its Low-Income Animal Population Control Program. Eligible residents receiving state benefits can get help spaying or neutering up to two pets. Learn more at apcp.ct.gov.

🍂🤝 This holiday season, Connecticut food banks need your help more than ever. Donate or volunteer to make sure every family can put a meal on the table. Every bit counts! 🥫❤️ Visit ctfoodshare.org to find your local pantry.

🏈🍂 Thanksgiving isn’t just about turke....it’s about football too! Connecticut high school teams are hitting the field for big rivalry matchups this week. Cheer on your local teams and catch all the holiday action! 🏆 Statewide game schedule: https://bit.ly/4p12EVD

Today, Senate President Martin Looney and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff released the following statements on the passing of State Representative Kevin Ryan.

Trump and Republicans keep escalating the rhetoric and the damage. CT Democrats are fighting for facts and for the people we’re elected to serve. New reporting from Capitol Dispatch: https://bit.ly/4iiZmKN

CT Senate Democrats push back on false CDC claims linking vaccines to autism: Vaccines are safe, essential, and accurate public health info matters. Full statement: https://bit.ly/48cAjEH

AI should be regulated. Maroney says: It is outrageous that the federal government is going to prevent us from defending our residents online.” Senator Maroney Opposes Trump’s Draft Order Targeting State AI Laws www.senatedems.ct.gov/senator-maro...

Senate President Looney and Majority Leader Duff blasted President Trump’s claim that Democrats committed “seditious behavior” deserving “death” for urging service members to reject unlawful orders. Full statement: https://bit.ly/48pY4Ky

Today, we honor the memory of transgender and non-binary individuals whose lives were lost to violence and discrimination. We remember them, stand in solidarity with the trans community, and reaffirm our commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive Connecticut for everyone.

Heading out for Thanksgiving? 🚆 More train options are coming: modified holiday schedules on the New Haven Line, Hartford Line, Shore Line East, plus extra CTrail trains before & after the holiday.

ICYMI: Check out Senator Looney’s interview on WNHH! With Republicans gutting the ACA and jacking up health care costs for thousands of CT families, Senator Looney explains why CT needs to look at a public option. Looney Pushes Public Option www.newhavenindependent.org/2025/11/18/l...

Tariffs hitting local restaurants isn’t just a policy issue, it’s a real cost for Connecticut families and small businesses. 🍝 One of the world’s best Italian restaurants is in CT. Its owner is worried about new pasta tariffs www.ctpost.com/news/article... via @ConnPost

🍝 If you love spaghetti and meatballs, brace yourself. Trump’s tariffs are sending prices through the roof.

Most folks trust local & state over federal. We’ve got your back. 💪🏼 Thanks for trusting us! Connecticut residents trust local and state governments — but not the federal one, survey finds www.newstimes.com/connecticut/... via @NewsTimes

CT Republicans: Connecticut is unaffordable. *Presses NO button Thursday night on vote to making housing affordable for everyday people.*

Truth is, high-income residents aren’t fleeing CT over taxes. The data is clear: migration barely responds to tax changes, but revenue sure does. Quality of life keeps people here. share.google/M7ekjDANu1t5...

Connecticut is stepping up for its residents, even when Washington falls short.

🏠 Despite repeated Republican efforts to block it for hours last night, the Senate has passed a major housing bill to expand supply, lower costs, and make Connecticut more affordable for working families.

As the Epstein and Trump news continues to get worse and worse, CT Republicans still love their "great president."

Today, CT Republicans voted AGAINST supporting children's mental health.

🍞 Connecticut families are struggling, and CT Republicans are refusing to help. We’re fighting to make sure no one in our state goes hungry.

People. Need. Housing. Connecticut Democrats' new housing bill rewards towns that plan, grows affordable housing statewide, and modernizes local planning.

🚨UPDATE: Senate passes legislation protecting CT residents from ICE overreach on courthouse grounds! ⚖️ Civil arrests are now banned on courthouse grounds—including parking lots and garages—except for a judicial warrant, serious felony conviction, or federal terrorist watch list cases.

🚨 UPDATE: Senate approves $500M in emergency funds to shield CT families from federal cuts & Trump’s chaos. Access to food, health care, heating, and child care remains secure.

Housing. Justice. Strengthening children's mental health. Protection from Trump’s chaos. Senate Democrats are standing up for Connecticut this special session.

The Senate is in special session today to tackle Connecticut’s housing crisis and more. Watch LIVE at 10:30 a.m. on CT-N.com!

Homelessness is a real problem. Sen. Anwar slept outside to raise awareness. A CT senator slept outside. He says the state is failing homeless people www.courant.com/2025/11/11/a...

This Veterans Day, Connecticut Senate Democrats honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of all who have served in our armed forces. Thank you to our veterans and their families for protecting our freedoms and shaping the country we call home. 🇺🇸 #HonoringOurHeroes

CT organizations are coordinating extensive relief efforts, seeking to raise monetary and physical donations to send to the islands in need. Sen. Anwar, Gaston, McCrory Lead Call for Jamaica, Caribbean Disaster Relief Following Hurricane Melissa www.senatedems.ct.gov/sens-anwar-g...

The federal government has restored 65% of the funding, and Governor Lamont has guaranteed the remaining funds to ensure recipients are made whole. Read Sen. Lessers’s statement here: Sen. Lesser Welcomes Release of SNAP Funds www.senatedems.ct.gov/sen-lesser-w...

💜 November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. It’s a time to honor those living with Alzheimer’s, support their caregivers, and advance the search for a cure.

🇺🇸 It’s Election Day, Connecticut! 🇺🇸 Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Polls are open until 8 p.m. — make your plan, bring a friend, and vote! 🗳️ Find your polling place at MyVote.CT.gov.

Recent reporting from @capitoldispatchct.bsky.social shows families are paying the price for Trump's chaos. Skyrocketing premiums, stalled food aid, and political games with disaster relief, all while CT Republicans stay silent. Read more at capitoldispatch.substack.com.

If you’re taking the kids trick-or-treating tonight be safe!! 🍫🍭🎃

Happy Halloween! 🕸️🧙‍♀️🎃

The government shutdown is impacting families across our state and nation. We are calling on our Republican colleagues to join us in standing up for the people of Connecticut.

Currently: Senators Looney & Duff are calling on CT Republicans to join them in urging Trump to release over $5 billion in SNAP funding Watch live: ct-n.com/CTNplayer.as...

*GASP* ☕️The average price of a pound of ground coffee in the U.S. hit $9.14 in September…the highest in years! ☕️ Between tariffs & extreme weather roasting global production, our morning caffeine habit may need to come to an end. *nervously sips overpriced cup of coffee*

It’s past time to hold Republicans accountable. Let’s make Connecticut next because let’s face it, it’s the Republican federal government shutdown that’s hitting people in our state hard!

Good Read 🗞️: Senate President Martin Looney and Majority Leader Bob Duff urge Gov. Lamont to follow Pennsylvania’s lead and call out “inept Republican governance” for recent service disruption!! CT Senate Leaders Want Lamont To Step Up Shutdown Rhetoric ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/10/27/c...

Woohoo! Congrats to Senator Lopes! 🎉 Senator Lopes Receives CWWA Legislator of the Year Award www.senatedems.ct.gov/senator-lope...

Starting Monday w/ Sens. Looney & Duff calling on Gov. Lamont to follow the example of PA & other states & prominently post information on state agency websites alerting residents to the cause of recent service disruptions: inept Republican governance. www.senatedems.ct.gov/senators-loo...

Happy Monday. Let’s get this Halloweek started! 🎃

What a beautiful end to a Friday in Hartford. A little reminder that every storm is followed by a little light. 🌈

According to CSCU, the four Connecticut State Universities have seen student enrollment increase by 9.8% compared to last fall. Sen. Slap Applauds Increase in CSCU Student Enrollment www.senatedems.ct.gov/sen-slap-app...

“This reused space will provide hundreds of new jobs and preserve this vital local resource for years to come!” -Sen. Marx. Electric Boat purchased the Waterford Crystal Mall. Sen. Marx Supports Electric Boat Purchase of Waterford Crystal Mall www.senatedems.ct.gov/sen-marx-rel...

Know before you enroll: Access Health CT’s open enrollment starts November ……BUT…. but this year brings big changes. After Republicans voted to end ACA tax credits, about 140,000 CT residents will see premiums soar, in some cases by thousands per year.

New reporting from @capitoldispatchct.bsky.social makes it clear: Republican policies are hurting everyday families. Under Trump, Americans are getting sicker, hungrier, and poorer. Read more at capitoldispatch.substack.com.

This article hits home. Every child, every family, every life touched by this crisis matters. Opinion: Connecticut lawmakers must respond now to this crisis www.courant.com/2025/10/21/o...