Senate President Martin Looney

10/09/2026

Smart policies lead to safer neighborhoods! is the 5th-safest state in America, according to a new WalletHub study. CT ranked #1 in personal & residential safety and had the 2nd-lowest rate of assaults per capita. New England dominates the list, with 5 of the 6 safest states in the region.

10/05/2026

Every child deserves to start school ready to learn. If children start behind, too many never catch up. This investment gives us a stronger foundation to make sure every Connecticut child has the opportunity to succeed.

10/05/2026

Connecticut ratepayers deserve answers.

Eversource’s CEO bragged to investors that the company “shut the faucet off” on Connecticut while families face an 11% increase in their electric bills.

What projects were held back? What got cut?

10/02/2026

The entire United States added fewer jobs last month than there are seats at Rentschler Field. Every new job in all 50 states, combined, wouldn’t fill a UConn football game in East Hartford. That is what the Trump regime’s chaos means for working people looking for a paycheck.

10/01/2026

We call on Connecticut Republicans to join us in demanding that this rule be withdrawn before public comment closes on October 6.

Cruelty is their only accomplishment....

Looney, Duff: Trump Head Start Rollback Puts 5,000 Connecticut Kids at Risk

10/01/2026

A federal judge has blocked Connecticut’s law banning convertible pistols from taking effect. We won’t stop fighting in court to defend this law and our responsibility to protect our communities and police officers from dangerous, easily converted fi****ms.

09/30/2026

Today, Connecticut honors Military Su***de Awareness and Remembrance Day. We remember those we’ve lost, stand with our veterans and service members, and work to break the stigma around mental health.

Leave a green light on. 💚

09/29/2026

The Flock data leak shows why stronger privacy protections are needed. More than 2.3 million license plates and sensitive law enforcement records were exposed, highlighting the need for stronger safeguards, accountability and clear limits on how surveillance data is collected, stored and shared.

Senators Looney, Duff, Maroney Respond to Flock Data Leak

09/25/2026

Connecticut is closely monitoring the potential nor’easter expected to impact the state this weekend, bringing periods of heavy rain and strong winds. ⛈️

Please stay weather aware, follow updates from local emergency management officials, and take precautions now, especially if you live along the shoreline. Updates will continue as the forecast develops. ☔

09/22/2026

I’m proud to see $12.2 million in Community Investment Fund support approved for four New Haven projects!

These investments will expand opportunities at CitySeed, LEAP, Christian Community Action, and the Fair Haven Community Health Clinic — strengthening neighborhoods and helping these organizations serve even more New Haven residents.

As co-chair of the CIF Board, I’m proud to help deliver these investments to our city.