In his time in the Senate, LeBeau has advocated for a state commitment to the Groton-area submarine base which helped save it from the federal budget axe; tax credits for job creation; major investments in biotechnology, stem cell research and alternative energies such as fuel cells; linking the research departments of various state institutions of higher learning with start-up, high-technology firms; contracting reform; Goodwin College; and the Rentschler Field complex.
In his time as a senator, LeBeau has advocated for a state commitment to the Groton submarine base to avoid its elimination from federal budget cuts; tax credits for job creation; major investments in biotechnology, stem cell research, and alternative energy sources like fuel cells; connecting university research with startup tech firms; reforming contracting processes; Goodwin College; and Rentschler Field.