Representing Eastern CT in Hartford.

We track proposed legislation, monitor current issues, and advocate for our members’ interests.

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Legislative Affairs Council

The Chamber’s Legislative Affairs Council meets to discuss concerns and propose legislation that supports the region’s business community. Through the Council, the Chamber monitors the legislative process in Hartford and provides testimony on issues critical to our members.

Interested in shaping the Chamber’s legislative priorities? Contact us for more information.

Chamber Testimony

State Updates

Childcare Is a Workforce Issue: What Eastern Connecticut...

ChamberECTSeptember 9, 2026

For many employers, childcare becomes visible only when something goes wrong: an employee calls out, a candidate turns down a position, or a valued employee reduces hours (or...

Chamber Business Luncheon Highlights Regional Priorities...

ChamberECTMarch 16, 2026

On March 13, 2026, the Chamber hosted U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney for a Business Luncheon examining national priorities and their impact on eastern Connecticut’s economy,...

Letter to the Editor: SB 13 An Act Reducing Prescription...

Tony SheridanApril 11, 2022

Dear Editor: I am writing today on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut regarding SB 13, An Act Reducing Prescription Drug Prices. While we can all agree that...

State and Local Government

Impact starts at the local level. Engage in your local and state elections at every opportunity, and keep your representatives informed of issues pertinent to you and your business.

Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments

The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) is a public agency with representatives from twenty-two towns, cities, and boroughs, formed to provide a basis for intergovernmental cooperation in dealing with a wide range of issues. The Council was organized in October of 1992, taking over the mission of the Southeastern Connecticut Regional Planning Agency (SCRPA), which had been in existence since January 1961. Learn more at seccog.org

Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments

Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (NECCOG), a state leader in the innovation, development, advocation and application of regionalism, is a 16-town regional council of governments founded in 1987. NECCOG is a chief-elected official driven – organized forum for the member towns to discuss, facilitate and develop responses to issues of mutual concern. Learn more at neccog.org.

Office of the Governor

ct.gov/governor
State Capitol
210 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106

Federal Government

U.S. Rep. Joseph Courtney

courtney.house.gov
Washington D.C. Office:
2348 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
PH: (202) 225-2076
FX: (202) 225-4977

District Office:
55 Main Street, Suite 250
Norwich , CT 06360
PH: (860) 886-0139
FX: (860) 886-2974

Enfield Office
77 Hazard Ave, Unit J
Enfield, CT 06082
Phone: (860) 741-6011
Fax: (860) 741-6036

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy

murphy.senate.gov
Connecticut Office:
One Constitution Plaza, 7th Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 549-8463
Fax: (860) 524-5091

Washington D.C. Office:
SD-B40A Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4041
Fax: (202) 228-9604

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal

blumenthal.senate.gov
Washington D.C. Office:
G55 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington DC, 20510
PH: (202) 224-2823

District Office:
30 Lewis St.
Ste 101
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 258-6940