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.
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
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
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
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) highlighted today’s Appropriations Committee vote to move forward with continued efforts he has been working on to increase state Education Cost Sharing funding for public education. “I have been focused on getting more state support for public education,” said Sen. Gordon. “State government has not done enough ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement today regarding the CT House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of earmark reform legislation. “We have this culture of corruption in which the ‘candy store’ is open. Tens of millions of taxpayers’ dollars go out the door every year to politically connected groups. Minimal to no transparency or oversight ... Home
CT Senate Republicans · CT taxpayers are paying for someone’s $442,000-a-year no-show job? Sen. Harding updates Talk of CT on what our absentee governor calls “small ball”, as well as Democrats’ efforts to crush local zoning.
CT Senate Democrats continue to push their radical agenda by yet again championing legislation (S.B. 195) to create so-called “safe” drug use sites in Connecticut. This bill promotes the use of illegal substances instead of offering real support and resources for those battling addiction. Even the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services does not support this proposal.
Connecticut needs meaningful solutions that prioritize recovery and accountability, not government-sanctioned substance abuse. ... See MoreSee Less
While Connecticut families struggle to pay their bills, the Democrat supermajority has spent this session pushing a capital gains surcharge, a climate change superfund, and unemployment pay for striking workers.
Meanwhile, Connecticut ranks #2 in electricity costs, #3 in tax burden, and #3 in property taxes nationwide.
CT Senate Republicans have a better idea: give the money back!
Our $1.5 billion affordability plan eliminates the car tax, cuts income taxes by $1 billion, caps property tax increases, and slashes your electricity bill.
Connecticut families deserve real, permanent relief. Not another tax day to celebrate. ... See MoreSee Less
