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06/12/2025
“Highly concerning.” CT Senate GOP on DPH Not Alerting the Public Re: Nurses With Fraudulent Degrees
For Immediate Release Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding a Hearst CT investigation which found that the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) didn’t alert the public or health care systems about nurses with fraudulent degrees. (https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/connecticut-nursing-degree-national-scam-20371829.php) “This is highly concerning. Health care is one of the most critical functions of DPH. Gov. ... “Highly concerning.” CT Senate GOP on DPH Not Alerting the Public Re: Nurses With Fraudulent Degrees
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06/11/2025
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
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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