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Photos: Let the 2022 legislative session begin

by Yehyun Kim, CT Mirror
February 10, 2022

<h1>Photos: Let the 2022 legislative session begin</h1>
<p class="byline">by Yehyun Kim, CT Mirror <br />February 10, 2022</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220208_SessionPrep_Hartford_YK_125-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975443" /><figcaption>A member of maintenance staff carries a ladder to fix light in the press room a day before the legislative session opens in Hartford.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-full"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220208_SessionPrep_Hartford_YK_020.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975444" /><figcaption>A statue on the first floor of the State Capitol. Visitors walked around the first floor taking photos a day before the legislative session opened.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_027-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975313" /><figcaption>Joyce Maldonado, of Waterbury, the mother of two daughters, stands along with other protesters asking the state to end mask mandates at school. "It should be a choice," she said. </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_071-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975266" /><figcaption>People socialize after the speeches at the school mask mandate protest. One of the protesters, Paul Campbell, the father of two young boys, said he hasn't been able to get involved in the school activities as a parent since the pandemic and wants his sons to have their childhood back.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_063-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975292" /><figcaption>Barbara Bielawski, of East Haddam, a mother of a 4-year-old daughter, brought a lot of snacks and a change of clothes to the protest against the school mask mandate. "With kids, you have to be prepared," she said, laughing.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_593-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975293" /><figcaption>Legislators walk through the hallway near the House chamber after Gov. Ned Lamont's speech.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_117-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975294" /><figcaption>Rep. Robyn Porter, D-New Haven, right, gives a hug to Rep. Toni E. Walker, D-New Haven, after giving a condolence speech for the loss of her sister. The session began with lawmakers sharing updates of births, deaths and marriages.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_175-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975295" /><figcaption>Rep. Geraldo Reyes Jr., D-Waterbury, gives a condolence speech for several colleagues whose family members died over the last year.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_766-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975297" /><figcaption>Rep. Kimberly Fiorello, R-Greenwich, listens to Gov. Ned Lamont's speech while other lawmakers stand to applaud.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-gallery alignfull has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_218.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975326" /><figcaption>Rep. Peter Tercyak, D-New Britain, left, talks to Gregg Haddad, D-Mansfield in the state Capitol in Hartford. </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_239.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975298" /><figcaption>Rep. Peter Tercyak, D-New Britain, wore colorful socks with his suit for opening day of the 2022 Legislative Session. </figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_331-2-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975299" /><figcaption>Gov. Ned Lamont, second from left, enters the House chamber with his wife, Annie Lamont, on Wednesday.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_420-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975162" /><figcaption>Gov. Ned Lamont presents his proposed adjustments to biennial state budget at the State Capitol in Hartford.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_390-1-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975301" /><figcaption>Legislators applaud as Gov. Ned Lamont delivers the 2022 State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate. </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_797-1-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975302" /><figcaption>House Speaker Matt Ritter, center, and Christopher G. Donovan, a former speaker of the state House of Representatives, listen to Lamont's address. </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_446-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975303" /><figcaption>Gov. Ned Lamont, center, talks to his staff after delivering his State of the State address Wednesday.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_462-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975305" /><figcaption>The seat of Rep. Liz Linehan, D-Cheshire, is full of sticky notes that she received from her clerks each time she submitted a bill.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-gallery alignfull has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_505-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975306" /><figcaption>Journalists and legislators interact in the hallway after Gov. Ned Lamont delivered the 2022 State of the State address at the state Capitol in Hartford.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_530.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975315" /><figcaption>House Speaker Matt Ritter answers questions from journalists after Gov. Ned Lamont delivered the 2022 State of the State address at the State Capitol in Hartford.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://ctmirror.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220209_LegislativeSession_Hartford_YK_488-771x514.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-975307" /><figcaption>Rep. Robin Comey, D-Branford, center, and Rep. Ann Hughes, D-Easton, deep in conversation with Rep. Bobby Sanchez, D-New Britain.</figcaption></figure>
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A member of maintenance staff carries a ladder to fix light in the press room a day before the legislative session opens in Hartford. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

A statue on the first floor of the State Capitol. Visitors walked around the first floor taking photos a day before the legislative session opened. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Joyce Maldonado, of Waterbury, the mother of two daughters, stands along with other protesters asking the state to end mask mandates at school. “It should be a choice,” she said. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

People socialize after the speeches at the school mask mandate protest. One of the protesters, Paul Campbell, the father of two young boys, said he hasn’t been able to get involved in the school activities as a parent since the pandemic and wants his sons to have their childhood back. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Barbara Bielawski, of East Haddam, a mother of a 4-year-old daughter, brought a lot of snacks and a change of clothes to the protest against the school mask mandate. “With kids, you have to be prepared,” she said, laughing. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Legislators walk through the hallway near the House chamber after Gov. Ned Lamont’s speech. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Rep. Robyn Porter, D-New Haven, right, gives a hug to Rep. Toni E. Walker, D-New Haven, after giving a condolence speech for the loss of her sister. The session began with lawmakers sharing updates of births, deaths and marriages. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Rep. Geraldo Reyes Jr., D-Waterbury, gives a condolence speech for several colleagues whose family members died over the last year. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Rep. Kimberly Fiorello, R-Greenwich, listens to Gov. Ned Lamont’s speech while other lawmakers stand to applaud. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Rep. Peter Tercyak, D-New Britain, left, talks to Gregg Haddad, D-Mansfield in the state Capitol in Hartford. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Gov. Ned Lamont, second from left, enters the House chamber with his wife, Annie Lamont, on Wednesday. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Gov. Ned Lamont presents his proposed adjustments to biennial state budget at the State Capitol in Hartford. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Legislators applaud as Gov. Ned Lamont delivers the 2022 State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

House Speaker Matt Ritter, center, and Christopher G. Donovan, a former speaker of the state House of Representatives, listen to Lamont’s address. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Gov. Ned Lamont, center, talks to his staff after delivering his State of the State address Wednesday. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

The seat of Rep. Liz Linehan, D-Cheshire, is full of sticky notes that she received from her clerks each time she submitted a bill. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Journalists and legislators interact in the hallway after Gov. Ned Lamont delivered the 2022 State of the State address at the state Capitol in Hartford. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

Rep. Robin Comey, D-Branford, center, and Rep. Ann Hughes, D-Easton, deep in conversation with Rep. Bobby Sanchez, D-New Britain. Credit: Yehyun Kim / ctmirror.org

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Yehyun KimPhotojournalist

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Yehyun joined CT Mirror in June 2020 as a photojournalist and a Report For America Corps Member. Her role at CT Mirror is to tell visual stories about the impact of public policy on individuals and communities in Connecticut. Prior to joining CT Mirror, Yehyun photographed community news in Victoria, Texas and was a photo and video intern at USA TODAY and at Acadia National Park in Maine. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Yehyun was born and raised in South Korea.

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