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04/09/2026
Sen. Sampson Advances Two Government Accountability and Transparency Bills
Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R–16) today announced the bipartisan passage of two bills he sponsored, following their advancement out of committee earlier in the legislative process. The measures reflect ongoing efforts to improve accountability, transparency, and efficiency across state government. The bills: S.B. 247 and S.B. 423 address state auditing practices and higher ... Sen. Sampson Advances Two Government Accountability and Transparency Bills
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04/01/2026
(Watch) On April Fool's Day, CT Senate GOP Blast Democrats for Failure to Make CT More Affordable
“April Fool’s?” CT Families Aren’t Laughing. Senate Republicans Blast Democrats for Failure to Make CT More Affordable (Watch the press conference here.) Senate Republicans on April Fool’s Day blasted supermajority Democrats for failing to make Connecticut more affordable as Democrats offer legislative proposals to make the state even more unaffordable for working families. “Supermajority Democrats ... (Watch) On April Fool’s Day, CT Senate GOP Blast Democrats for Failure to Make CT More Affordable
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04/01/2026
Latest Column | 'When Debate Becomes Inconvenient in Hartford' (April 2026)
By State Sen. Rob Sampson One of the most fundamental rights in a free society is the ability of citizens to speak to their government and participate in decisions that affect their lives. In Connecticut, that right is supposed to exist within the legislative process itself. Bills normally move through committees and public hearings where ... Latest Column | ‘When Debate Becomes Inconvenient in Hartford’ (April 2026)