CT Senate GOP: School-to-Work Pipeline Must Be Strengthened

On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a new report which finds that employers across Connecticut are struggling to fill open jobs due to a lack of job-ready skills among applicants. “Tens of thousands of well-paying jobs are going unfilled in Connecticut. Healthcare jobs. Manufacturing jobs. Jobs ... Home

Sen. Berthel Pushes to Make CT More Affordable

CT Families Aren’t Laughing. Sen. Berthel Pushes to Make CT More Affordable HARTFORD – State Sen. Eric Berthel (R-Watertown) on April Fool’s Day continued the call to make Connecticut more affordable as Democrats offer legislative proposals to make the state even more unaffordable for working families. “Here we are, on April Fool’s Day, and families ... Home

Help for Connecticut Farmers

Dear Connecticut Farmers, We’re sharing a brief update, along with a short video, on our on-going efforts to support you. Dairy farmers and food-producing farmers are under increasing pressure from low milk prices, rising production costs, and higher taxes. With less than 80 farms remaining in Connecticut, the need for action is urgent. We support ... Home

(Watch) On April Fool’s Day, CT Senate GOP Blast Democrats for Failure to Make CT More Affordable

“April Fool’s?” CT Families Aren’t Laughing. Senate Republicans Blast Democrats for Failure to Make CT More Affordable (Watch the press conference here.) Senate Republicans on April Fool’s Day blasted supermajority Democrats for failing to make Connecticut more affordable as Democrats offer legislative proposals to make the state even more unaffordable for working families. “Supermajority Democrats ... Home

Latest Column | ‘When Debate Becomes Inconvenient in Hartford’ (April 2026)

By State Sen. Rob Sampson One of the most fundamental rights in a free society is the ability of citizens to speak to their government and participate in decisions that affect their lives. In Connecticut, that right is supposed to exist within the legislative process itself. Bills normally move through committees and public hearings where ... Home

Sen. Ryan Fazio Votes No on S.B. 84 Revenue Package, Citing Missed Opportunity for Tax Relief

HARTFORD, CT — State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) today voted no on S.B. 84 in the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, raising concerns that the proposal fails to address Connecticut’s high tax and debt burdens and instead risks making them worse. S.B. 84 is a broad revenue package advanced by majority Democrats that makes significant ... Home

“Dedication.” Sen. Harding Statement on Sen. Tony Hwang Announcing He Will Not Seek Re-Election

Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Sen. Tony Hwang announcing he will not seek re-election to serve a seventh term in the State Senate. “Tony Hwang has lived the American Dream. Tony loves America and he loves Connecticut. His dedication to the people of his district is second to none, as is his ... Home

State Senator Tony Hwang Retirement Statement from the Connecticut General Assembly

After many meaningful years of public service, I have decided that the time has come to step away from state elected office and begin the next chapter of my life. Serving the people of Connecticut’s 28th State Senate District has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. Throughout my tenure in ... Home

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