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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.
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) is raising concerns about recent decisions by several committees to limit the time frame for public hearings. These hearings, which allow members of the public to provide input on important community and policy issues, are a critical part of democratic participation. “Every member of the public has ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s preliminary draft of its decision on the merger between Aquarion and the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. (Conclusion attached. Proposed Final Decision here: (https://www.dpuc.state.ct.us/dockcurr.nsf/4b3c728dd1c0d642852586db0069aa70/3d6352d1af9e113985258db20077cb3b/$FILE/25-04-03%20Remand%20PFD.pdf) “We must now pass nonpartisan legislation to give PURA authority to review all parts of the ... Home
Watch Sen. Martin’s remarks here. Senate Republican Leader Pro Tem Henri Martin (R-Bristol) yesterday echoed the concerns of utility customers across Connecticut, emphasizing the need to fully eliminate the controversial public benefits charge on electric bills, which has contributed to the state’s nation-leading electricity costs. Sen. Martin raised the issue as a member ... Home
With controversial Wednesday Mar. 11 hearings scheduled on legislation impacting vaccines and homeschooling families, Sen. Stephen Harding, on behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, issued the following statement regarding time and speech limits that supermajority Democrats have placed on the public. “What about Freedom of Speech? The party of ‘No Kings’ really likes to govern ... Home
CT Senate Republicans · “Outrageous.” Sen. Somers updates Talk of CT on the Mar. 11 hearings on controversial homeschooling and vaccine bills where supermajority Democrats are limiting public speech.
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding, on behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, issued the following statement regarding Connecticut receiving a $154 million federal grant through the Rural Health Transformation Program. “This funding – which Senate Republicans advocated for – will improve health care access across rural Connecticut. It will help bolster recruitment and retention of healthcare ... Home
Hartford – State Senator Paul Cicarella (R–34) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s line-item veto of more than $3.8 million in budget earmarks approved in last week’s “emergency” session: “I am encouraged that the governor acted on concerns shared by Senate and House Republicans about the lack of transparency and accountability in how certain ... Home
Prior to today’s announcement of Waterbury Hospital becoming the first of three hospitals expected to join the newly created $400 million UConn Health Community Network, Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Ryan Fazio are raising concerns regarding the credibility of the chief executive officer of the University of Connecticut Health Center. (View the ... Home
HARTFORD — State Senator Rob Sampson (R-Wolcott), Ranking Senate Member of the Government Oversight Committee and Senate Republican Policy & Screening Chairman, released the following statement regarding the continued use of unvetted earmarks added to budget documents without public hearings, transparency, or meaningful oversight. “For two consecutive years, on February 25, 2025 and February 25, ... Home
From the women who paved the way to the girls who will shape tomorrow, today belongs to all of you. We are proud to honor your strength, resilience, and unstoppable spirit. A special thank you to Senator Heather Somers for her fearless leadership and for being a powerful voice for women across Connecticut. Happy International Women’s Day! ... See MoreSee Less
🚨📢Attention CT Residents: Make your voices heard at two critical public hearings next week!
On March 11th, the legislature will be holding TWO public hearings that affect YOUR PARENTAL and MEDICAL rights! Democrats are ENDING debate at midnight!
📚10:00 AM — Room 1E: H.B. 5468 on homeschooling and equivalent instruction. HOMESCHOOLING PARENTS, this one is for YOU. Don’t let Hartford bureaucrats decide what’s best for your children’s education.
💉10:30 AM — Room 1D: S.B. 450 & H.B. 5044 on vaccine standards and immunization. Medical freedom is a fundamental right — come tell the Public Health Committee where you stand. Both hearings are at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
A statement from Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding regarding the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s preliminary draft of its decision on the merger between Aquarion and the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. ... See MoreSee Less
