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Meet Our State Senators
Our State Senators are dedicated leaders, each bringing their unique expertise to advance common sense policies, strengthen our communities, and build a brighter future for Connecticut.
For Immediate Release On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor’s newly proposed “gas tax holiday” which would be included in future “emergency certified” legislation. “Connecticut is unaffordable under one-party Democrat rule. We need all sorts of relief: on property taxes, income taxes, car taxes and electric bills. The ... Home
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut Democrat Party’s social media post yesterday which features a gun pointed at Sen. Ryan Fazio’s head. “Outrageous. Pointing a gun at his head? Connecticut Democrats should be ashamed of themselves. Do elected Connecticut Democrats endorse this post from ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) is raising concerns about recent decisions by several committees to limit the time frame for public hearings. These hearings, which allow members of the public to provide input on important community and policy issues, are a critical part of democratic participation. “Every member of the public has ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s preliminary draft of its decision on the merger between Aquarion and the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. (Conclusion attached. Proposed Final Decision here: (https://www.dpuc.state.ct.us/dockcurr.nsf/4b3c728dd1c0d642852586db0069aa70/3d6352d1af9e113985258db20077cb3b/$FILE/25-04-03%20Remand%20PFD.pdf) “We must now pass nonpartisan legislation to give PURA authority to review all parts of the ... Home
Watch Sen. Martin’s remarks here. Senate Republican Leader Pro Tem Henri Martin (R-Bristol) yesterday echoed the concerns of utility customers across Connecticut, emphasizing the need to fully eliminate the controversial public benefits charge on electric bills, which has contributed to the state’s nation-leading electricity costs. Sen. Martin raised the issue as a member ... Home
With controversial Wednesday Mar. 11 hearings scheduled on legislation impacting vaccines and homeschooling families, Sen. Stephen Harding, on behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, issued the following statement regarding time and speech limits that supermajority Democrats have placed on the public. “What about Freedom of Speech? The party of ‘No Kings’ really likes to govern ... Home
CT Senate Republicans · “Outrageous.” Sen. Somers updates Talk of CT on the Mar. 11 hearings on controversial homeschooling and vaccine bills where supermajority Democrats are limiting public speech.
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding, on behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, issued the following statement regarding Connecticut receiving a $154 million federal grant through the Rural Health Transformation Program. “This funding – which Senate Republicans advocated for – will improve health care access across rural Connecticut. It will help bolster recruitment and retention of healthcare ... Home
Hartford – State Senator Paul Cicarella (R–34) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s line-item veto of more than $3.8 million in budget earmarks approved in last week’s “emergency” session: “I am encouraged that the governor acted on concerns shared by Senate and House Republicans about the lack of transparency and accountability in how certain ... Home
⚠️ ACTION ALERT: Three major hearings are happening TOMORROW in Hartford.
CT Democrats are pushing controversial bills that target your parental and Second Amendment rights and religious freedoms. They also plan to cut off public testimony, while hundreds of residents are still signed up to speak!
📚Homeschool, Private School and Parochial School Mandates — H.B. 5468 | 10 AM, Room 1E
If CT Democrats are intent on holding three highly controversial public hearings on homeschooling, vaccines, and gun bills all in one day and pushing legislation that will potentially impact thousands of Connecticut residents, the least they can do is listen to what people have to say and not cut off comments.
Republicans encourage people to speak out and will be there to listen to all who testify on these impactful bills! ... See MoreSee Less
“Supermajority Democrats are the ones raising these highly controversial bills on Wednesday. Instead of silencing the public and turning them away, Democrats should stay and do the job they were elected to do. Look Connecticut citizens in the eyes and hear their testimony.” - State Sen. Stephen Harding... See MoreSee Less
