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08/28/2025
CT Senate GOP Statement on Attack of CT Corrections Officer
For Immediate Release Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. John A. Kissel, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Monday attack of a corrections officer by an inmate at Cheshire Correctional Institution who allegedly threw searing hot coffee in the officer’s face, attempted to slash the officer’s face, and attempted to stab and cut the officer. Three ... CT Senate GOP Statement on Attack of CT Corrections Officer
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08/11/2025
Senator Kissel Honored with "Friend of Early Childhood" Award
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator John A. Kissel (R-Enfield) was presented with the “Friend of Early Childhood” award by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance in recognition of his strong advocacy for early childhood education and his commitment to supporting early childhood education, improving the affordability and accessibility of childcare, and advocating for the well-being of ... Senator Kissel Honored with “Friend of Early Childhood” Award
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07/16/2025
CT Senate GOP on Illegal Alien Accused of Injuring Troopers: "Exhibit A as to why CT law must be changed."
For Immediate Release Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. John A. Kissel, Sen. Jason Perillo, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Paul Cicarella and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the revelation that the person accused of injuring two state troopers in a crash in Enfield is an illegal alien. “Connecticut is a ‘super sanctuary’ state. That’s ... CT Senate GOP on Illegal Alien Accused of Injuring Troopers: “Exhibit A as to why CT law must be changed.”