Marissa Gillett has been confirmed for a second four-year term as chair of Connecticut's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), despite strong opposition from Senate Republicans.
The GOP senators staged a walkout in protest, citing concerns over Gillett's leadership and the confirmation process. The vote proceeded without them, highlighting deep partisan divisions over energy regulation in the state. Gillett has been a polarizing figure, with critics questioning her handling of utility oversight.
Her confirmation signals continued Democratic support for her regulatory approach.
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Typical Democrat move—ram something through without any real accountability or transparency. The GOP walkout was the only way to show how broken this process has become. Gillett’s track record speaks for itself: higher rates, poor oversight, and zero concern for working families footing the bill. But as long as she toes the green energy line, the left is happy to keep her in power. Connecticut deserves better than this kind of rubber-stamp politics.
Good—regulators like Gillett who actually hold utilities accountable are exactly what we need, not more political games from Republicans walking out.
Just another example of unelected bureaucrats getting rubber-stamped to keep meddling in markets and driving up costs for consumers.
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Marissa Gillett reconfirmed as CT PURA chair as Republicans walk out in protest
Controversial energy regulator Marissa Gillett will get another four-year term as PURA chairwoman, despite protests from Senate Republicans.
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Senate Confirms PURA Chair Marissa Gillett Amid Walkout, Partisan Tensions
In a sharply divided and emotionally charged vote on Tuesday, the Connecticut Senate confirmed Marissa Gillett to a second term as chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, but not without some controversy.
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