CT Senate GOP Statement on Shooting & Killing of National Guardsmen

For Immediate Release    On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the shooting and killing of National Guardsmen just blocks from the White House today.   “Heartbreaking and devastating. We pray for the Guardsmen’s families. We pray for the safety of law enforcement officers throughout our nation and their families. We must also see ... Home

Sen. Harding Statement on Governor’s Signing of House Bill 8002

For Immediate Release    Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor’s signing today of House Bill 8002:   “This is a monumental step toward state–controlled zoning.   That’s why Senate Republicans voted against it.   It had no public hearing. It removes local decision-making in the zoning process.   It won’t lower Connecticut’s housing costs. And it will increase your property taxes. Thank Gov. Lamont and ... Home

CT Senate GOP Statement on ECSU Audit, Purchasing Card Misuse

For Immediate Release    Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Henri Martin and Sen. Rob Sampson issued the following statement regarding the state’s audit report on Eastern Connecticut State University.  (https://wp.cga.ct.gov/apa/wp-content/cgacustom/reports/FullReports/Eastern%20Connecticut%20State%20University%20FULL_20251125_FY2023,2024.pdf)   “Another state university audit brings – you guessed it –  more findings of past misuse of state government purchasing cards.   A lack of oversight. A lack of internal controls.   It had ... Home

Sen. Gordon Calls for Investigation After Audit Reveals Firearms Permit Appeals Backlog

HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) released the following statement regarding a recent audit that revealed the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners appeals found significant delays between appeal requests and scheduled hearings. As of March 13, 2024, 1203 cases remained unheard, with hearings scheduled through March 2026. The backlog included 590 denials and ... Home

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30% INCREASE IN ELECTRIC BILLS!

HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) released the following statement about the Eversource supply charge for electricity increasing by about 30% for Standard Service customers starting January 1st. This increase will only impact customers on Standard Service; if a customer has a third-party supplier, starting January 1st, they won’t be impacted. “Electric bills ... Home

A “tsunami” of Endless CT Water Rate Hikes? Sen. Somers Updates Lee Elci on CT Senate Republicans’ Efforts to Prevent that From Happening.

CT Senate Republicans · A “tsunami” of Endless CT Water Rate Hikes? Sen. Somers Updates Lee Elci on CT Senate Republicans’ Efforts to Prevent that From Happening.

Here’s Yet Another Example of Supermajority CT Democrats Not Supporting CT Law Enforcement Officers. Sen. Harding Updates Talk of CT.

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Here’s How CT Senate Republicans are Effectively Fighting to Prevent a Tsunami of Water Rate Hikes.  Sen. Harding Updates Talk of CT.

CT Senate Republicans · Here’s how CT Senate Republicans are effectively fighting to prevent a tsunami of water rate hikes. Sen. Harding updates Talk of CT.