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CT Senate GOP Statement on UPenn Resolution Agreement

Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the University of Pennsylvania agreeing to remove any records, titles or recognitions “misappropriated by male athletes allowed to compete in female categories” and agreeing to send personalized apology letters to affected female swimmers. (http://www.ed.gov/about/news/speech/secretary-mcmahon-remarks-upenn-resolution-agreement) “We celebrate the ... CT Senate GOP Statement on UPenn Resolution Agreement

"Restore trust." CT Senate GOP on UConn Health Nursing Staff Morale

Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding UConn Health abruptly reversing a controversial plan to cut pay for more than 250 nurses. (Related story: https://www.courant.com/2025/06/28/uconn-health-changes-course/) “Despite this reversal, UConn Health now has a major staff morale problem in addition to its perennial budget ... “Restore trust.” CT Senate GOP on UConn Health Nursing Staff Morale

Local Legislators Celebrate Passage of Key Environmental and Recreational Bills

HARTFORD, CT — Senator Heather Somers (R–Groton), Representative Aundré Bumgardner (D–Groton), and Representative Greg Howard (R–North Stonington) are pleased to announce the recent passage of several important bills that will enhance Connecticut’s environment and improve outdoor recreational opportunities for local residents. Promoting Sustainable Seafood and Controlling Invasive Species House Bill 6222, which Governor Ned Lamont ... Local Legislators Celebrate Passage of Key Environmental and Recreational Bills