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State Bond Commission Approves Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Stonington and Preston

HARTFORD, CT—The Connecticut State Bond Commission today approved funding for two important infrastructure projects in the 18th Senate District, a move applauded by State Senator Heather Somers (R—Groton). The approved funding includes: $500,000 for the Town of Stonington to support improvements to the town dock $400,000 for the Town of Preston to fund improvements to ... State Bond Commission Approves Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Stonington and Preston

Sen. Somers Reacts to Anthony Anthony Departure from State Marketing Office

Sen. Heather Somers, who represents Mystic and co-leads the General Assembly’s bipartisan Arts, Culture and Tourism Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Connecticut’s Chief Marketing Officer Anthony Anthony is departing state service effective Feb. 6, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. “In addition to the energy and creativity he has brought ... Sen. Somers Reacts to Anthony Anthony Departure from State Marketing Office

CT Senate GOP Lawmakers on Potential 42% H2O Rate Hike

Several Republican State Senators today issued the following statement after Connecticut’s largest water company, Aquarion, announced its intention to seek a 42% rate increase. “Last month, state regulators voted down an atrocious, non-transparent backroom deal which would have caused a tsunami of unending water rate spikes in cities and towns across Connecticut. And Senate Republicans ... CT Senate GOP Lawmakers on Potential 42% H2O Rate Hike