Allegations of excessive drinking among lawmakers at Connecticut Capitol being taken 'very, very seriously,' House speaker says. Lawmaker apologizes for 'wine I had with dinner.'

House Speaker Matt Ritter said he has spoken to his colleagues about excessive drinking at the state Capitol complex following a Democratic lawmaker’s obvious impairment during a debate on the House floor last week. On Wednesday, Rep. Robin Comey, a Democrat from Branford, expressed regret for her behavior on May 28, when her struggle to make her point briefly shut down legislative proceedings. ...

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