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06/29/2025
Sens. Cicarella & Harding Statement on Ambush of Idaho Firefighters
Sen. Paul Cicarella, Ranking Senator on the legislature’s Public Safety and Security Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding multiple firefighters who have been shot today while responding to a brush fire in Idaho, in what appeared to be an ambush. (Related story: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/2-dead-firefighters-ambushed-coeur-dalene-idaho-live-updates-rcna215857) “Absolutely disgusting. These firefighters are heroes. They put ... Sens. Cicarella & Harding Statement on Ambush of Idaho Firefighters
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06/27/2025
Sens. Perillo and Cicarella Statement CT Police and Fire Union Negotiations
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – State Senator Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) and State Senator Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven) released the following statement supporting CT Police and Fire Union’s salary negotiations: “I firmly stand with Connecticut’s police and firefighter union as they fight for fair pay that reflects the salaries of other officers across the state. The inequity is ... Sens. Perillo and Cicarella Statement CT Police and Fire Union Negotiations
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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