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Matt Lesser

@mattlesser.bsky.social
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What would you want Democrats to include in a Project 2029?
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Obv because Jamaica is closer to New Haven (as the crow flies)
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Unlimited money for helipads and ballrooms, but no food for low income kids. Immoral and reprehensible. www.cbpp.org/blog/number-...
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Number of Children Receiving SNAP Continues to Drop Under Harmful 2025 Republican Reconciliation Law
In the 19 states with publicly available data or that have shared unpublished data, the harmful Republican reconciliation law has taken SNAP food assistance away from more than 1 million children...
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
DISTURBING - the Trump administration has announced cuts that will put 6500 formerly homeless people onto Connecticut streets.
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CT River Huddle Indivisible @ctriverhuddle.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Thank you @mattlesser.bsky.social for addressing the need to fund SNAP and address affordable healthcare. We have the money in CT and must take care of each other as federal funding is cruelly cut. #SpecialSession2025 CT-N.com
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
The President should address the American people and apologize for illegally shutting down the SNAP program, cutting off food from 40+ million Americans. Instead, he had a deputy assistant Secretary of Agriculture write a letter to states saying "oops!"
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Reading about voting to kids in Cromwell... where we held a mock election and 🧁 won over 🍦! Grownups can vote in every town in Connecticut until 8pm tonight!
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Hartford Connecticut has #NoKings
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Somehow we have unlimited money to bail out the government of Argentina while the feds are cutting food for low-income US veterans. Hundreds of thousands of Connecticut families are at-risk of losing their food assistance thanks to the cruel & reckless approach of the Trump Administration.
The Appropriations Committee held a hearing on HR1 and its impact on SNAP in Connecticut.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
“The state has the ability to protect federal constitutional rights at the state level and to say that we are going to ensure that they are not violated,” Lesser said.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
He added that the legislature should pass the [sic] state civil rights law and ensure protections are in place to tighten rules upon state data. The state civil rights law would expressly protect federal constitutional rights in state law, according to Lesser.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
“I want to make sure the constitutional rights of everyone in Connecticut including U.S. citizens are protected,” [Lesser] said. “The federal government has a responsibility to enforce immigration laws. I respect that. I am concerned about overreach and infringement of constitutional rights.” 🧵
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
The President and the Republicans are shutting down the federal government for one reason only - to raise health insurance premiums on American families. Don't let them do it!
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Angry about an Administration that believes they have the power to fire comedians who they don't like? Well Connecticut has the power to fight back.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
I am asking Attorney General Tong to review the proposed merger of Nexstar and Tegna, reducing consumer access to news & public event programming in the Hartford-New Haven media market. Nexstar gained national notoriety this week for its role in forcing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
This is the dumbest decision I can think of. The project is 80% completed - stopping it now just deprives Connecticut residents of clean, affordable electric power and devastates our building trades and our economy for zero reason. The President may hate wind mills but he needs to get over it.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Hey, since Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott started this important national conversation, what do folks think about this possible map of Connecticut State Senate Districts? It's more compact than our current map and it respects town boundaries and communities of interest.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Connecticut hospitals have received these subpoenas, a disgusting and illegal intrusion into the privacy of Connecticut families.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
We have never had a secret police force in our country and we shouldn't turn into a country with a secret police force.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
They are increasingly turning into a secret police force unaccountable to elected representatives and the broader public, now with a budget larger than the entire armed forces of countries like Israel and Italy...
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Tonight ICE deleted their defamatory tweet about Rep. Paris, who they falsely claimed had doxed their agents, subjecting him and his family to violent threats. But the underlying problem remains....
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AFT Connecticut @aftct.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Happening now: #AFTCT VP John Brady & labor siblings ‪join Rep Larson, st Sen @mattlesser.bsky.social to denounce #SocialSecurity cuts, rally to demand #RetirementSecurity. @aft.org @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aflcio.org @ctaflcio.bsky.social‬ @housedemocrats.bsky.social @ctsenatedems.bsky.social
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
To read more, go to www.msn.com/en-us/health...
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Our prescription drug law is making waves, covered in today's Hartford Courant.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
* Saves taxpayers money with bulk purchasing * Directs DECD to explore bringing drug production on shore to address supply chain issues and drug shortages. I was honored to co-lead the task force that delivered real action on this critically important issue.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
* Caps price increases for generic drugs at inflation * Creates a process to make popular weight loss drugs generic and manufacture our own with an FDA licensed manufacturer
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Some highlights: * Authorizes safe affordable prescription drugs from Canada * New rules on PBM middle men to shine a light on health care monopolies and require them to disclose conflicts of interest and pass on rebates to customers (More!)
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Thank you Office of Governor Ned Lamont for signing our bipartisan prescription drug task force law today! It's the most aggressive law any state has ever passed on drug pricing and affordability! Connecticut is leading the nation! 🧵
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Yale followed suit a little while after. Families in my district are terrified - and I believe these actions likely violate state law. Full text of my letter: www.senatedems.ct.gov/sen-lesser-e...
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Sen. Lesser Expresses Concern over Connecticut Children’s New Gender Care Policy - Connecticut Senate Democrats
Sen. Lesser Expresses Concern over Connecticut Children's New Gender Care Policy HARTFORD - Today, State Senator Matt Lesser, Senate Chair of the Human Services Committee, wrote to James Shmerling, Pr...
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
This morning I wrote a letter to CT Children's CEO Jim Shmerling expressing serious concerns about enacting a discriminatory policy that cow-tows to Donald Trump and jeopardizes the safety of transgender youth in my district.
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Connecticut Senate Democrats @ctsenatedems.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Here in Connecticut, we're working to ensure everyone has access to the mental health care they deserve. Senators @mattlesser.bsky.social and Cabrera were proud to join Governor Lamont and advocates on Thursday for a bill signing to strengthen mental health parity in our state.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
The proposal was included in our bipartisan prescription drug affordability bill, and would require the sign off of the US Department of Health and Human Services. It passed the legislature almost unanimously! And yes, big Pharma hates it. Read more at the link www.nhregister.com/news/article...
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Dan Haar: Ozempic and Wegovy are expensive. Connecticut wants to make its own cheaper version.
A new law gives Gov. Lamont "an enormous amount of negotiating leverage with the industry," Sen. Lesser said.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
So this is out of the box: Governor Lamont has signed my proposal to have Connecticut partner with a generic drug manufacturer to manufacture our own Ozempic. Taxpayers are spending $150 million a year on that one drug - it's not affordable!
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
The proposal was included in our bipartisan prescription drug affordability bill, and would require the sign off of the US Department of Health and Human Services. It passed the legislature almost unanimously! And yes, big Pharma hates it. Read more at the link below.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
So this is out of the box: Governor Lamont has signed my proposal to have Connecticut partner with a generic drug manufacturer to manufacture our own Ozempic. Taxpayers are spending $150 million a year on that one drug - it's not affordable!
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
The proposal was included in our bipartisan prescription drug affordability bill, and would require the sign off of the US Department of Health and Human Services. It passed the legislature almost unanimously! And yes, big Pharma hates it. Read more at the link below.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
So this is out of the box: Governor Lamont has signed my proposal to have Connecticut partner with a generic drug manufacturer to manufacture our own Ozempic. Taxpayers are spending $150 million a year on that one drug - it's not affordable!
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
We took on big pharma and the PBM middlemen, proving that even in this fraught time we can work together to tackle big problems. Grateful to my bipartisan partners as well - Rep. Gilchrest, Rep. Marra and Sen. Gordon, who worked with me to get this over the finish line.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
I am thrilled to lead Connecticut's bipartisan drug task force - that has now led to passage of a massive prescription drug reform package that will save you real money, and help the state save tax dollars as well.
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Connecticut AFL-CIO @ctaflcio.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Day 5 of the IAM Union strike at Pratt! Rep. Rosa DeLauro walked the line with Senator Matt Lesser in Middletown! Members are fired up - One day longer, one day stronger! @delauro.house.gov
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
I've introduced legislation to do just that. More: www.greenwichtime.com/politics/art...
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Haar: CT could fight Trump cuts by keeping federal payroll taxes, senator says
The ploy pushed by Connecticut state Sen. Matt Lesser to counter Medicaid cuts carries legal peril and risk of backlash from Trump.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Connecticut has long been a cash cow for the federal government. But now the federal administration is threatening to withhold funds we are legally entitled to - in defiance of court orders. If they do, we should return the favor and stop collecting money for the feds.
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Jennifer Berigan @ctunionista.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Thank you @mattlesser.bsky.social and the Middletown delegation foe standing with @machinistsunion.bsky.social Locals 700 and 1746 as they fight for a fair contract at Pratt & Whitney.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
💪🏿 💪🏼 💪🏻
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
A big thank you to Newington Children's Theater Company for giving me a "Newingtony Award" for my role in securing $300,000 of funding for their new permanent home along with Rep. Turco and Rep. Farrar.
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
A screenshot of a Reuters article stating that the US FDA suspended milk quality test workforce cuts.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
She's an American citizen who was born in Pennsylvania. Shocking and outrageous behavior, a stunning violation of the Constitution. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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American doctor receives email from immigration officials telling her to leave the country immediately
Dr. Lisa Anderson, 58, was born in Pennsylvania and is a U.S. citizen.
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Matt Lesser @mattlesser.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Dr. Lisa Anderson, one of my constituents and a doctor in Cromwell, CT has received an email from federal authorities ordering her to leave the country immediately, according to recent news reports. The email reads, "It is time for you to leave the United States."
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