Sen. Suzio Wants Early Release Program Suspended

State Senator Len Suzio is launching a petition drive to suspend the state's early release program. 

“I have called on the Governor and Department of Corrections Commissioner Leo Arnone to withhold all early release credits given to inmates with a history of violent crime pending a review of how the program has been implemented,” Sen. Suzio said.  

Suzio is running for his first full term as senator in the 13th District after winning a special election in February to replace Sen. Tom Gaffey (D-Meriden). 

His Democratic challenger is

The senate district covers Cheshire, Meriden, Middlefield and portions of Middletown.