State Senator Tony Hwang

Op-ed | ‘The Danger and Real Cost of Online Sports Gambling in CT’ (April 2026)

As published by Hearst CT: At the time, I acknowledged those arguments. I also recognized the important partnership our state has with our tribal nations, whose contributions to our economy and communities are significant and worthy of respect. But I opposed the expansion of online and sports betting for a different reason: the societal cost. ... Tony Hwang 

Photos: Sen. Hwang Marks Earth Day 2026, Highlights Environmental Stewardship & Community Engagement

  In recognition and celebration of Earth Day 2026 theme of “Our Power, Our Planet”, State Sen. Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) highlighted the importance of environmental awareness, conservation, and long-term stewardship following a weekend of community engagement and continued advocacy at the Connecticut State Capitol.   Over the weekend, Senator Hwang joined environmental advocates, community leaders, ... Tony Hwang 

Sen. Hwang Leads Effort to Protect Easton Watershed, Create Memorial for 9/11 Family

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 ... Tony Hwang 

Photos: Sen. Hwang Promotes Awareness, Acceptance, & Opportunity for Individuals with Autism

Sen. Hwang Promotes Awareness, Acceptance, & Opportunity for Individuals with Autism Watch remarks here. HARTFORD – At the Connecticut State Capitol’s 2026 Autism Awareness Day on April 2, State Sen. Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) stood alongside families, advocates, service providers, and community leaders to call for continued support and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum, especially during the ... Tony Hwang 

Sen. Hwang Statement on Antisemitic Social Media Postings in Fairfield

“I have always condemned, and will continue to condemn, antisemitism in all its forms—whether it involves the recent alleged antisemitic social media posts by high school students, vandalism of a synagogue in Bridgeport, or any act of violence or intimidation targeting members of the Jewish community.   “At the same time, the recent inflammatory social ... Tony Hwang 

“Dedication.” Sen. Harding Statement on Sen. Tony Hwang Announcing He Will Not Seek Re-Election

Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Sen. Tony Hwang announcing he will not seek re-election to serve a seventh term in the State Senate. “Tony Hwang has lived the American Dream. Tony loves America and he loves Connecticut. His dedication to the people of his district is second to none, as is his ... Tony Hwang 

State Senator Tony Hwang Retirement Statement from the Connecticut General Assembly

After many meaningful years of public service, I have decided that the time has come to step away from state elected office and begin the next chapter of my life. Serving the people of Connecticut’s 28th State Senate District has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. Throughout my tenure in ... Tony Hwang 

Sen. Tony Hwang Discusses Meta Lawsuits on WICC’s Melissa in the Morning

Op-Ed: If we care about democracy in D.C., we must first protect it in CT

Read from the CT Post. Much of today’s political conversation is focused on Washington, D.C. We hear constant concern about executive overreach, concentration of power, and leaders who dismiss opposing viewpoints rather than engage them. Those concerns are real. But if we truly care about protecting democracy, transparency, and representative government, we must also be ... Tony Hwang