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.
The CT Senate Republican caucus issued the following statement regarding the passing of Rabbi Philip Lazowski: “He was an inspiration to tens of thousands of people of all ages and faiths. Rabbi Lazowski was a teacher. He spread a message of kindness and love and forgiveness. His public service as chaplain to the state Senate ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following response to the State of Connecticut’s monthly employment report. “Where’s the economic growth? It’s certainly not here in unaffordable, deep blue Connecticut. We are seeing job losses across a variety of key industries. Nearly 12,000 people in Connecticut stopped looking for jobs in just the last month alone. Does ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor’s proposal to impose a Medicaid tax on large CT employers. “So, let me get this straight. In the past two weeks: Gov. Lamont had nothing to say about Connecticut getting another “F” grade on affordability. He signed a solar bill into law which will increase ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding PURA’s admission that former Chairman and Lamont appointee Marissa Gillett broke numerous Connecticut laws in making unilateral motion decisions and passing off those rulings as decisions made by the full state agency. “Another Lamont administration scandal? Yes indeed. Add this to the growing list. Lies. Deception. ... Home
CT Senate Republicans · On The Talk of CT, Sen. Perillo discusses Sikorsky’s innovation and impact, as well as his efforts to keep vulnerable CT children safe.
Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding said Democratic control of state government has led Connecticut to become unaffordable, and claimed that Democrats would raise taxes on job creators.
“We are seeing job losses across a variety of key industries. Nearly 12,000 people in Connecticut stopped looking for jobs in just the last month alone. Does anyone think the affordability crisis will get better under one-party rule? It will get worse.”
According to a recent CT Inside Investigator article, a new CT Department of Labor report is out, and it confirms what residents already know and feel every day in our state.
Unemployment in Connecticut just hit 5.1%. A year ago, it was 3.8%. We are now above the national average for the fifth month in a row. Nearly 38,000 people have left the workforce in the past year.
This is not bad luck. Business leaders are pointing straight at state tax policies that drive up business costs and hurt job creators.
CT Senate Republicans put a $1.5 billion plan on the table this session to address the cost-of-living crisis. Our plan would cut property taxes, eliminate the car tax and the Public Benefits Charge, and lower electricity rates and healthcare costs.
CT Democrats rejected every piece of it.
CBIA President and CEO Chris DiPentima told Inside Investigator that “legislators did not address two of the biggest expenses residents face: the Public Benefits Charge driving up electric bills, and the rising cost of healthcare.”
Failed Democrat policies have a cost. Connecticut residents are paying it. ... See MoreSee Less
💸1 in 3 Connecticut households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. Residents are stretched thin while costs keep climbing. Connecticut can no longer afford the price of failed Democrat leadership. ... See MoreSee Less
