For Sen. Martin Looney, the House makes an exception

CT Mirror – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
By Mark Pazniokas

Martin M. Looney of New Haven exited the House of Representatives in 1992 without recognition for his 12 years as a state representative. The oversight was more than corrected Tuesday night.

Looney, 77, who is retiring as the longest-serving leader of the Senate, was honored by the House, invited to join House Speaker Matt Ritter on the dais for what appears to be an unprecedented tribute on the second to last day of the annual session.

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