Photos: Sen. Hwang Marks Earth Day 2026, Highlights Environmental Stewardship & Community Engagement

  In recognition and celebration of Earth Day 2026 theme of “Our Power, Our Planet”, State Sen. Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) highlighted the importance of environmental awareness, conservation, and long-term stewardship following a weekend of community engagement and continued advocacy at the Connecticut State Capitol.   Over the weekend, Senator Hwang joined environmental advocates, community leaders, ... Home

Sen. Sampson Questions Wisdom of S.B. 5 as Bureaucratic Overreach That Threatens Consumer Freedom

Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) issued the following statement regarding S.B. 5, An Act Concerning Online Safety: “S.B. 5 is another example of Connecticut Democrats trying to regulate a national issue at the state level. Artificial intelligence should be addressed carefully and consistently at the federal level, not through heavy-handed state mandates. This ... Home

What’s being done in CT to root out Medicaid Fraud? Sen. Perillo updates WTIC 1080

CT Senate Republicans · What’s being done in CT to root out Medicaid Fraud? Sen. Perillo updates WTIC 1080

Supermajority CT Democrats Continue to “spend, spend and tax, tax.” Sen. Gordon Updates Talk of CT

CT Senate Republicans · Supermajority CT Democrats continue to “spend, spend and tax, tax.” Sen. Gordon updates Talk of CT

Senator Heather Somers Votes to Advance Prevailing Wage Protections

HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R—Groton) voted to advance Senate Bill 268, An Act Authorizing the Comptroller to Withhold Payment for Violations of the Prevailing Wage Statutes. “This legislation strengthens accountability and helps ensure that workers are paid fairly for the work they do,” said Sen. Somers. “In our region—home to thousands of skilled tradespeople, ... Home

Senator Gordon Responds to Governor’s ECS Funding Proposal, Calls for Sustainable Increases, Cites His Own Leadership Work

HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s recent announcement regarding education funding and the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula: “I have been a long-time advocate for increased ECS funding, and I have continued to step up to work on it for our communities. Over the ... Home

Sen. Paul Cicarella Honors Novel Aero as SBA Exporter of the Year

Wallingford– State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) today joined federal, state, and local leaders in recognizing Novel Aero and its President & CEO, Yoganandan “Yogi” Tharinibalan, as the 2026 National Small Business Exporter of the Year, an honor presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration during National Small Business Week. The event, held at Novel Aero’s ... Home

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Sen. Hwang Leads Effort to Protect Easton Watershed, Create Memorial for 9/11 Family

State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) convened state and local officials, environmental advocates, and regulators on April 10 to discuss a path forward to create a memorial garden on a small parcel of land adjacent to the Easton Congregational Church, while preserving the surrounding watershed. The proposed pollinator garden would honor the late Eunice Hanson, a ... Home