(photo) Sen. Hwang Addresses CT Librarians; Discusses E-Book Price Disparities

For Immediate Release Sen. Hwang Addresses CT Librarians; Discusses E-Book Price Disparities Sen. Tony Hwang on Dec. 5 addressed librarians from across Connecticut during a Listening Session with state lawmakers at the Legislative Office Building. (Watch Sen. Hwang’s remarks here and here.) “We love all our libraries,” Sen. Hwang said. “And we must do everything […]

(photo) Sen. Hwang applauds $$ for CT climate resiliency / L.I. Sound protection

For Immediate Release Sen. Hwang Applauds Federal Grants to Protect and Restore Long Island Sound Sen. Tony Hwang today applauded the announcement of federal funding for a variety of projects to protect the Long Island Sound and incorporate climate resiliency measures in Connecticut. A total of $12 million from the Long Island Sound Futures Fund […]

Sen. Hwang: Workers’ comp decrease good news, but more work to be done

For Immediate Release Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the Insurance and Real Estate Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the state’s announcement that businesses in Connecticut will receive a nearly 10% decrease in rates for workers’ compensation insurance beginning on January 1, 2024.  The decrease in workers’ compensation premiums is a result of actuarial analysis of claims […]

Sen. Hwang highlights “World Diabetes Day”

For Immediate Release   Sen. Tony Hwang issued the following statement regarding today being “World Diabetes Day”: “Today, we recognize World Diabetes Day to highlight the importance of emphasizing diagnosis and – hopefully – prevention. It is important – and personal for me living with type 2 diabetes – to raise awareness on helping others […]