Face the Facts: State Sen. Cicarella on online safety and recent Meta settlement @nbcconnecticut

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Meta just announced an $18 billion settlement over social media safety for minors and some of that money is headed to Connecticut. Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven) weighs in on how the state could put it to use, and why he says Connecticut is leading the way on online safety.

Face the Facts: State Sen. Cicarella on online safety and recent Meta settlement

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