Sens. Somers & Martin Statement on State Pier Errors

Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Henri Martin today issued the following statement regarding a contractor wanting $35 million to close out the State Pier project. A wall where ships dock was built at the wrong angle and could lead to ships and the wall being damaged. (https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/03/19/state-pier-contractor-wants-35-million-to-close-out-project/) “Does anyone remember when this was ‘merely’ a ... Home

CT Democrats Want: A Mileage Tax, Men in Girls’ Sports, and No Police Pursuits of Violent Felons? Sen. Harding Updates WTIC 1080.

CT Senate Republicans · CT Democrats want: A mileage tax, men in girls’ sports, and no police pursuits of violent felons? Sen. Harding updates WTIC 1080.

Op-ed | ‘Democrats Fear Debate’ (3/20/2025)

By Sens. Stephen Harding, Henri Martin, Rob Sampson, Heather Somers, Paul Cicarella, John Kissel, Eric Berthel, Tony Hwang, Ryan Fazio, Jeff Gordon, and Jason Perillo   It speaks volumes when two of the three most powerful majority Democrats in Connecticut’s legislature feel compelled to write an op-ed complaining that minority Republicans are simply too effective ... Home

Future Mileage Tax? CT Senate GOP: “How does THAT make CT more affordable?”

Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the Transportation Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the advancement of a bill (SB1447) which opens the door for a future CT mileage tax. “Years ago, CT residents and job creators spoke out against tolls and defeated the mileage tax idea. But now we ... Home

“Prayers have been answered.” CT Senate GOP on Astronauts’ Rescue

Sen. Stephen Harding, on behalf of the CT Senate Republican Caucus, issued the following statement regarding astronauts returning home after being stuck for 9 months. “Prayers have been answered. What an outstanding accomplishment. We thank the astronauts for their dedicated service to our country. We thank SpaceX and NASA. We are so pleased that this ... Home

“What, exactly, are you doing?” CT Senate GOP on Waterbury Abuse Case Allegations

Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the international news-making Waterbury abuse case. (https://www.wfsb.com/2025/03/18/i-want-see-them-all-fried-half-sister-man-held-captive-over-20-years-speaks-out/) “Where is the governor on this? Today, the half sister of the victim claims her relatives hold responsibility. She claims they were ... Home

Sen. Perillo Speaks on “Horrific” 20-year Waterbury Kidnapping Case on News 3

Sen. Perillo Calls for Answers to Waterbury Kidnapping Case on News 12

Senator Tony Hwang Remarks on the Start of Construction on the Dutch Point Viaduct

Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the Transportation Committee, issued the following statement regarding the start of construction on the Dutch Point Viaduct rehabilitation project on I-91 in Hartford between the area of the CT Convention Center and the Colt Armory. “This funding is another step toward modernizing CT’s transportation infrastructure and strengthening our economy. ... Home