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03/03/2026
Sen. Sampson: Secretive Earmark Process Is a Disgrace to Connecticut Taxpayers
HARTFORD — State Senator Rob Sampson (R-Wolcott), Ranking Senate Member of the Government Oversight Committee and Senate Republican Policy & Screening Chairman, released the following statement regarding the continued use of unvetted earmarks added to budget documents without public hearings, transparency, or meaningful oversight. “For two consecutive years, on February 25, 2025 and February 25, ... Sen. Sampson: Secretive Earmark Process Is a Disgrace to Connecticut Taxpayers
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03/03/2026
Sen. Berthel Statement on Gov. Lamont’s Line-Item Vetoes of Funding in SB 298
HARTFORD – State Sen. Eric Berthel (R-Watertown) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s line-item veto of more than $3.8 million in budget earmarks approved in last week’s ‘emergency’ session. “The governor is listening to Senate Republicans. We have been raising concerns, and offering solutions, for months about how millions of taxpayer dollars are spent. ... Sen. Berthel Statement on Gov. Lamont’s Line-Item Vetoes of Funding in SB 298
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03/03/2026
Sen. Martin Statement on Gov. Lamont’s Line-Item Vetoes of Funding in SB 298
HARTFORD – Senate Minority Leader Pro Tem Henri Martin (R-Bristol) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s line-item veto of more than $3.8 million in budget earmarks approved in last week’s ‘emergency’ session. “I am pleased that the governor listened to Senate and House Republicans’ repeated concerns about how millions of taxpayer dollars are doled ... Sen. Martin Statement on Gov. Lamont’s Line-Item Vetoes of Funding in SB 298