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State Senator Jeff Gordon

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Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and is a member of the Appropriations, Public Health, and Public Safety Committees. As one of only two medical doctors in the Connecticut legislature, “Doctor-Senator” is known for his work on health insurance reform as well as healthcare affordability and accessibility, especially for rural communities.

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“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.”

– Senator Jeff Gordon

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01/17/2025

Sen. Gordon Proposes Workforce Development Bill to Address Health Care Shortages

HARTFORD, CT – State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), a practicing doctor and state legislator, announced today the introduction of Senate Bill 260, which targets workforce development to Address Health Care Shortages. As both a physician and a lawmaker, Sen. Gordon has seen firsthand the severe health care workforce shortages that are impacting patients and communities ... Jeff Gordon

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01/14/2025

Sen. Gordon Raises Concerns Over Trinity Health’s Physician Employment Changes at Saint Mary’s Hospital

HARTFORD, CT – In response to recent announcements from Trinity Health of New England regarding significant employment changes for physicians at Saint Mary’s Hospital, State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), a practicing physician and member of the Public Health Committee, issued the following statement: As both a physician and a legislator, I find Trinity Health’s approach ... Jeff Gordon

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01/14/2025

Sen. Gordon Responds to Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong’s Press Conference on Prospect Medical Holdings’ Bankruptcy Announcement

HARTFORD, CT – In response to statements from Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong regarding Prospect Medical Holdings’ bankruptcy announcement, State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) reiterated the urgency of addressing the systemic issues threatening Connecticut’s hospitals. “While the administration’s comments are a step in the right direction, I have repeatedly called for action and proposed ... Jeff Gordon

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01/13/2025

Sen. Gordon Addresses Prospect Medical Holdings Bankruptcy Announcement

Proposes ‘Putting Patients Over Profits Act’ as solution to protect patients and healthcare professionals. HARTFORD, CT – In light of Prospect Medical Holdings recent announcement that it is initiating chapter 11 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court, State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), a member of the Public Health Committee, remains strongly committed to addressing ... Jeff Gordon

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12/28/2024

CT Senate GOP Statement on North Haven Street Takeover

Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the street takeover that took place in North Haven early this morning. “It’s the latest example of a large-scale problem in CT. It’s chaos. Republicans believe state government must create stiffer deterrents to this lawlessness. This will obviously keep ... Jeff Gordon

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12/16/2024

CT Senate GOP: Drones Situation Merits Urgency, Transparency, Federal Resources

Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the need for more law enforcement resources to be dedicated to CT and the Northeast to investigate unmanned aircraft. “This unsettling drone activity is becoming increasingly more widespread. In Fairfield. On the CT-MA border. This situation clearly ... Jeff Gordon

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12/11/2024

CT Senate GOP Statement Regarding NJ Unauthorized Drone Activity

Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Tony Hwang and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding unauthorized drone activity over New Jersey communities. “There have been multiple confirmed sightings over New Jersey neighborhoods and military installations. They raise questions about how Connecticut would handle similar malicious drone activity situations in Connecticut airspace. ... Jeff Gordon

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12/09/2024

Sen. Gordon Declares Victory Fighting for Patient Care Regarding Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Reversal of Proposed Anesthesia Coverage Cap

HARTFORD – State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), member of the legislature’s Public Health Committee and a practicing physician, today applauded news of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s decision to reverse its alarming proposal to cap anesthesia coverage reimbursement in Connecticut. Sen. Gordon was the first lawmaker in state government to draw attention to the issue, ... Jeff Gordon

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12/05/2024

‘Amid fury, Anthem reverses plan to limit anesthesia coverage in CT’ | CT Mirror

As published in the CT Mirror: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has cancelled plans to institute time limits on anesthesia services in Connecticut amid a firestorm of criticism from legislators and medical professionals. The policy, which the company published on its website at the beginning of November, would have denied claims for anesthesia services in cases ... Jeff Gordon

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