Welcome to the Connecticut Senate Republican Office!
Our mission is to promote conservative values, strengthen communities, and build a better future for all. Leading through a lens of intention and compassion, we advocate for policies that drive economic growth, protect individual freedoms, and ensure a government that serves the people.
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.
“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Lord John Acton (1834-1902) HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) today voiced strong opposition to the disrespectful legislative process used to advance Senate Bill 298, an “emergency certified” measure encompassing nearly 100 sections and 50 legislative bills/concepts spanning budget appropriations, education, pension offsets, and ... Home
HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) today joined leaders from the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) and the Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) to urge swift legislative action on HB 5249, a proposal intended to clarify governance and consumer protection oversight by the CT Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) connected to the proposed ... Home
On behalf of the CT Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement in advance of the Wednesday, Feb. 25 State Senate session to pass more than a dozen “emergency” bills. “Unprecedented, inexcusable, jaw-dropping arrogance. That’s what will be on full display by supermajority Democrats as they abuse their power for the entire ... Home
HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) was selected by AARP for the Legislative Achievement Award for 2025 in recognition of his leadership in preventing discrimination in long-term care facilities. “Living in a nursing home can offer many benefits and many challenges. Senator Hwang’s leadership on the Aging Committee has helped reduce one of the challenges ... Home
North Haven — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) and State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R–North Haven) joined local officials and residents on Feb. 21 for the “Renovation Celebration” at the North Haven Memorial Library, highlighting the completion of the library’s newly upgraded space. Sen. Cicarella secured the $500,000 Connecticut State Library Construction Grant that made the ... Home
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding today blasted legislative Democrats for pushing through Monday, Feb. 23 public hearings and committee business despite the blizzard, the closure of the State Capitol and the governor’s emergency declaration. “Ridiculous. Disrespectful. Arrogance. This shows what supermajority Democrats think of Connecticut residents. During this blizzard emergency, ... Home
#ICYMI - During yesterday’s Senate Session, CT Democrats forced through a bill they claimed was an “emergency.”
Let’s be clear. Nothing in that bill was an emergency. The real emergency in Connecticut is the AFFORDABILITY crisis people are facing every single day. Residents are dealing with the third-highest tax burden in the nation and out-of-control electricity costs!
Instead of addressing that immediate crisis, Democrats used their supermajority to do whatever they wanted. They bypassed the proper legislative process. They voted “NO” on common sense Republican amendments. They cut the public out of the process.
Democrats voted to protect convicted child abusers from paying child support, revive legislation that failed last session, and directed MORE of your taxpayer money to politically connected insiders.
Meanwhile, Senate Republicans proposed real solutions. Cut taxes. Return $1.5 billion to taxpayers. Increase oversight and accountability of government spending. Every single amendment was voted down on a party line. ... See MoreSee Less
CT DEMOCRATS VOTE “YES” TO PROTECTING CONVICTED CHILD ABUSERS
Did you know that the “emergency” bill that Democrats shoved through the legislature today shields convicted child abusers from having to pay child support?
This is what Democrats are prioritizing over fixing Connecticut’s affordability crisis, cutting taxes, and putting money back in your pocket. Our state deserves better! ... See MoreSee Less
Today, CT Senate Republicans are calling out Democrats for advancing an “emergency” bill that prioritizes their political agenda while ignoring the real emergency people across Connecticut are facing: AFFORDABILITY.
Instead of focusing on lowering the high cost-of-living, Democrats are protecting incarcerated child abusers, reviving legislation that was previously rejected or vetoed, and directing more taxpayer dollars to politically connected insiders.
Senate Republicans are offering common sense solutions to cut taxes, return $1.5 billion to taxpayers, and strengthen oversight and accountability to ensure public funds are spent responsibly and transparently. ... See MoreSee Less
