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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.
CT Senate Republicans · CT Democrats have driven up the price of everything in your household, and they want to raise taxes again. Sen. Harding updates 94.9 FM’s Lee Elci.
Watch the Press Conference here COVENTRY, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon today hosted a press conference at the DATTCO Bus Yard in Coventry to celebrate the passage of legislation strengthening penalties for motorists who repeatedly fail to stop for school buses carrying children. Joining Senator Gordon were Coventry Public Schools Superintendent David J. Petrone, ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement in response to a social media post by the Republican candidate for state representative in the 50th Assembly District: “He must step aside. The Senate Republicans and I condemn these comments in the strongest of terms.”
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement in response to a social media post by the Republican candidate for state representative in the 50th Assembly District: “He must step aside. The Senate Republicans and I condemn these comments in the strongest of terms.”
By State Sen. Rob Sampson Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session was a “short session,” beginning in January and ending in early May. But there was nothing small about what happened. This session exposed the same disturbing pattern I have been warning about for years: rushed legislation, late-night debates, hostility toward public dissent, and a majority party ... Home
Prospect— State Senator Rob Sampson (R-16) today welcomed the approval of $200,000 in state bond funding for the Town of Prospect’s Coachlight Circle water main project. The funding was approved by the State Bond Commission and will support infrastructure improvements designed to enhance the reliability and safety of water service for local residents. “Reliable infrastructure ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today celebrated that more than $6.5 million in state funding for key infrastructure and environmental remediation projects across the district was officially approved by the State Bond Commission during their meeting. The approved investments will support critical projects in Coventry, Willington, Stafford, and Vernon aimed at improving ... Home
Details a path forward that includes pausing program, increasing public awareness and signage, and removing violation fee revenue from the town budget. State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28), ranking Republican member of the Transportation Committee, today held a press conference outside Fairfield Town Hall calling on town officials to pause and reevaluate the town’s automated ... Home
HARTFORD, CT—Senator Jason Perillo (R—Shelton), Ranking Member on the Human Services and Children’s Committees, responded to the news of DDS Commission Jordan Scheff planning to resign in June. “I would like to thank Commissioner Scheff for his years of service to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). However, his departure highlights a growing problem in ... Home
A driver's moment of impatience is never worth risking a child's life.
🚌 That's why I introduced legislation that creates stronger consequences for motorists who repeatedly fail to stop for school buses. Today, I was proud to celebrate its unanimous passage alongside Coventry Public Schools Superintendent David Petrone, DATTCO, Inc President Donald DeVivo, Coventry, CT Police Department Chief Eric Peterson, and Coventry Board of Education Chair Jennifer Beausoleil.
Thank you to the educators, transportation professionals, law enforcement officers, and advocates who helped make this important public safety measure a reality.
Together, we're making Connecticut's roads safer for our students. 🚍⚠️ ... See MoreSee Less
When Democrats hold a supermajority, they often push through whatever is on their agenda without a real conversation.
CT Senate Republicans spent hours on the floor this session because our constituents deserve to be heard. We fought for lower electric rates, affordability, parental and educational rights and the freedoms that Connecticut residents depend on.
Free speech is our First Amendment right, and we will continue to exercise it. ... See MoreSee Less
Some advocates and politicians say Sen. Rob Sampson’s debate style is obstructive, a stalling tactic that prevents important bills from being passed. Others think the time-honored tradition of unlim...
📢 Make your voice heard! Aquarion is seeking changes to its rate schedule that could mean higher water bills for customers across the state. PURA is holding public comment hearings and accepting written comments. Submit your comments referencing Docket No. 25-12-12 to PURA.ExecutiveSecretary@ct.gov. ... See MoreSee Less
