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State Senator Jeff Gordon
Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as the Republican Leader on the Planning & Development and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and is a member of the Appropriations, Public Health, and Public Safety Committees. Jeff is Co-Chairman of the Rural Caucus. As one of only two medical doctors in the Connecticut legislature, “Doctor-Senator” Jeff is known for his work on health insurance reform, prescription drug pricing, patient care access, and healthcare affordability, especially for people in rural communities. Dr. Jeff’s motto is Common Sense, highlights his work as a State Senator.
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Sen. Gordon Celebrates Passage of New School Bus Safety Law with Education, Transportation, and Public Safety Leaders
COVENTRY, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon hosts press conference at the DATTCO Bus Yard in Coventry to celebrate the passage of legislation strengthening penalties for motorists who repeatedly fail to stop for school buses carrying children, legislation introduced by Senator Gordon and passed unanimously during the 2026 legislative session.
“The people of Connecticut want common sense, a fair deal, and their state government to work for them. They know what is best for their families and them. My goal is to take this message to the Capitol for you, working to deliver solutions that make your lives better.”
I’m proud to receive a Legislative Leadership Award from the CT Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers recognizing my work as a Doctor Senator to improve patient care access. Thank you! One of the big legislative projects I worked on was to reform the state’s Certificate of Need process. CON is a “permission slip” by the state when ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, physician offices, and other health care facilities expand or provide new services. The CON process had become burdensome, unfocused, and inconsistent. The new process is a big step forward. We should be encouraging more patient access and medical services, not hindering them. Ambulatory surgery centers play an important role in cost-effective, high quality patient care. They are 61 small businesses creating good jobs we need in CT. Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
As both a Senator and a Doctor, I want to make sure our community has the information it needs to stay healthy and informed.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health has reported an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness. While there is no Connecticut-specific source identified at this time, it's a good reminder to take simple food safety precautions, especially during the summer months.
Washing fresh produce thoroughly, washing hands frequently, and contacting your healthcare provider if you develop any symptoms are important steps to help protect yourself and your family.
For more information and the latest guidance, visit the Connecticut Department of Public Health or the CDC's cyclosporiasis webpage at www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis
I have reached out to Renee Oswell and spoken with her about Justin. I have offered my help as they fight against Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Justin needs soon to get life saving medical care by his team of doctors at the Cleveland Clinic. His insurance company says “no” despite his doctors advising “yes”. That is wrong! His insurance company should do what is right, listen to Justin’s doctors, and help him get the care he needs now. The more we rally together to help Justin, the more pressure we can put on the insurance company.
What Justin, Renee, and his family are going through highlights what is wrong with health care when insurance companies “know better” than doctors and delay or deny needed medical care. I have been fighting against this for many years as a doctor and during my time as a State Senator. Here in CT, we have made important inroads to push back against insurance companies by limiting their use of prior authorizations, step therapies, lengthy appeal processes, and appeals that do involve an “insurance doctor” who is not of the same medical specialty as the medical problem being appealed. There is more to do. I will keep fighting to put people over profits.
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