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CT Senate Republicans · In one unprecedented “Wicked Wednesday”, arrogant supermajority CT Democrats took away freedom of speech and citizens’ rights. Sen. Harding updates Talk of CT.
I am honored to represent the people of the 35th State Senate District: Ashford, Chapin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Stafford, Thompson, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington, and Woodstock. Growing up, I benefited from public education in Worcester, MA. I strongly support public education. Before I was elected as a State Senator, I volunteered my time to ... Home
March 4, 2026 Education Committee Legislative Office Building, Room 3100 Hartford, Connecticut 06106 Dear Chairs McCrory and Leeper, Vice Chairs Winfield and Brown, Ranking Members Berthel and Zupkus, and distinguished members of the Education Committee: I support provisions in Senate Bill 7 that seek to increase state funding for K-12 public education. I have been ... Home
“Democracy does not end at 12:15AM”—Senator Somers (View Sen. Somers Full Comments Here) HARTFORD, CT—Today, State Senator Heather Somers (R—Stonington) voiced strong frustration with the leadership of the legislature’s Public Health Committee after a motion was made and approved to end the public hearing comment period at 12:15 a.m. The motion passed on an 18–11 ... Home
Hartford — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) released the following statement following a busy day of public hearings at the Legislative Office Building: “Today, residents came to Hartford to make their voices heard on many bills and rightfully so. Notably, parents and children showed up in force to push back against government overreach that seeks ... Home
Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) released the following statement after a crowded day of public hearings at the Legislative Office Building on several “controversial” proposals involving parental rights, medical decision-making, and constitutional freedoms. “Today’s hearings were packed with dedicated residents who took time out of their busy schedules to come to Hartford and ... Home
(View Testimony Here) HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) appeared before the Connecticut General Assembly Public Safety and Security Committee to testify in support of SB 403, An Act Concerning Cybersecurity, legislation aimed at strengthening protections for sensitive personal and operational data in Connecticut. During his testimony, Senator Hwang stressed that cybersecurity threats have grown ... Home
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding supermajority Democrats voting to cut off public debate. “This is the most disappointing day I have had as a Connecticut state legislator. Elected Democrats at the State Capitol should be disgusted with themselves. The way they have treated the public is so beyond the pale. Any elected ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today welcomed more than $3.8 million in state Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) funding for projects in the towns of Vernon and Stafford that will support environmental cleanup, redevelopment, and economic revitalization in the region. The funding includes $2.5 million for the continued remediation and redevelopment of ... Home
ICYMI: Yesterday, CT Senate Republicans stood alongside parents, advocates, and residents to deliver a clear message: we will NOT allow Democrats to silence public testimony on deeply personal issues that matter to Connecticut residents.
-Medical freedom -Parental rights -Homeschooling -The Second Amendment
Despite Democrats shutting down debate on these highly controversial issues, Republicans stood up for the people we represent.
After the Public Health Committee hearing ended, we hosted an additional forum that ran past 1:30 a.m., so those who traveled to testify in person, but were denied the opportunity, could still make their voices heard. Democrats silenced the voices of hundreds of people who submitted testimony and waited online all day for their chance to speak up about critical vaccine mandates.
Connecticut residents are counting on us. We will keep showing up, listening, and fighting to ensure every voice is heard. ... See MoreSee Less
📢CT House and Senate Republicans are standing with parents, advocates, and Connecticut residents today for a full day of critical public hearings. Parental rights. Medical freedom. Second Amendment rights. We’re fighting for all of it!
Democrats scheduled all of these controversial hearings on the same day and actively made a choice to limit public comment. This is an attempt to suppress your voice. Don’t let them!
Tune in to CT-N to follow along live, and thank you to everyone who showed up to make your voices heard! ct-n.com... See MoreSee Less
