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06/06/2025
"Just veto it." CT Senate GOP Statement on House Bill 5002
Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. John A. Kissel, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Paul Cicarella, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement in reaction to the governor on June 5 saying he wishes he was “more involved” in the crafting of ... “Just veto it.” CT Senate GOP Statement on House Bill 5002
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06/04/2025
Sen. Berthel Opposes Policy, Process & Politics of $56 Billion State Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2025 Media Contact: Matt Fraulino 860-240-8832 Sen. Berthel Opposes Policy, Process & Politics of $56 Billion State Budget Reaffirms longstanding support for increasing town special education funding and early childhood programs, while supporting amendments to address concerns of CT families. HARTFORD – State Sen. Eric Berthel (R-Watertown), ranking member of the ... Sen. Berthel Opposes Policy, Process & Politics of $56 Billion State Budget
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05/30/2025
Sen. Berthel Supports Bipartisan Expansion of Early Childhood & Special Education in CT
HARTFORD – State Sen. Berthel (R-Watertown), ranking member of the Education Committee, today applauded the Senate’s passage of SB 1, which is a long-term investment into critical early childhood and special education funding for Connecticut’s municipalities. “Research and data show that investments in early childhood education produce better outcomes when these children become adults. Also, excessive special ... Sen. Berthel Supports Bipartisan Expansion of Early Childhood & Special Education in CT