Tag: ICE detaining citizens

  • CT State Senator Matt Lesser on the “Face More Facts” Podcast to talk Affordability in Our State

    CT State Senator Matt Lesser on the “Face More Facts” Podcast to talk Affordability in Our State

    CT Senator Matt Lesser joins NBC’s Mike Hydeck and reporter Mike Savino to discuss how CT Democrats are helping residents with the federal cuts under Trump’s “Big not-Beautiful Bill.”

    In this episode, Senator Lesser explains that CT Senate Bill 3 reduces the effects of federal cuts, one being the Affordable Care Act premium subsidies. It ensures residents won’t lose health coverage and also helps hospitals in distress due to lack of funding. To do this, Governor Lamont approved a one-time funding of a temporary Affordable Health Insurance Trust to cover the tax credits taken away by Trump.

    Click below to hear more from Senator Lesser about new ideas to help CT residents with affordability of essential needs!

  • CT Senator Richard Blumenthal talks with a U.S. Citizen and Army Veteran detained by ICE

    CT Senator Richard Blumenthal talks with a U.S. Citizen and Army Veteran detained by ICE

    George Retes is a veteran, a dad, a hardworking American who was trapped in his car, tear gassed, pepper sprayed, & detained for days by ICE. Senator Blumenthal speaks with George about what happened and what he is doing next to stand up for his rights.

    Click HERE to watch this emotional conversation from someone who lived it.

    See more of Senator Blumenthal’s shorts and full-length videos HERE!