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12/16/2025
Sen. Kissel Statement on Report Finding Sexual Misconduct at York Correctional Institution
Sen. John A. Kissel, (R-Enfield), Ranking Senator on the Judiciary Committee, today issued the following statement regarding an investigation by a federally mandated civil rights agency which found an “alarming” amount of sexual misconduct at Connecticut’s only prison for women. (DRCT+Report+on+Sexual+Abuse+at+York+Correctional+Institution+Dec+16+2025.pdf) “This report contains very serious findings and allegations against the Department of Correction. One ... Sen. Kissel Statement on Report Finding Sexual Misconduct at York Correctional Institution
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12/02/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Assault of CT Correction Officer
Sen. John A. Kissel, Ranking Senator on the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Paul Cicarella and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Dec. 1 assault of an Osborn Correctional Institution Correction Officer by an incarcerated individual. “The injured Officer and her family are in our thoughts, and we send gratitude as she recovers from ... CT Senate GOP Statement on Assault of CT Correction Officer
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09/30/2025
Senator John A. Kissel Announces $250,000 CIF Grant for Windsor Senior Housing Planning
HARTFORD, CT—Senator John A. Kissel (R—Enfield) has announced that the town of Windsor will receive $250,000 in funding from the State of Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund (CIF) to support the planning and feasibility study for a new affordable housing development for seniors and adults with disabilities. The grant will be used for a predevelopment study ... Senator John A. Kissel Announces $250,000 CIF Grant for Windsor Senior Housing Planning