Richard Blumenthal: “That is why I called for the creation of an independent consumer protection agency whose sole focus is the financial…”

This disaster declaration is a strong step toward bringing federal aid to Connecticut following severe floods last month.

I am thrilled that this $584,250 in federal funding will allow for 1,510 additional final resting places for Connecticut veterans, ensuring families have options for their loved ones for years to come.

It’s illogical, illegal, intolerable — and that’s in effect what the court found.

Long-term unemployment is devastating for someone’s financial security, future job opportunities, and overall wellbeing—and it can take a toll on our economy as well.