State Senator Eric Berthel
State Senator Eric Berthel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Eric Berthel was elected to his fifth term representing the 32nd Senate District in 2024. He is the Republican Ranking Member on the legislature’s Banking, Education, and Executive & Legislative Nominations Committees. He is also a co-chair of the Legislative Internship Committee and serves on the Appropriations Committee and the legislature’s newly formed Select Committee on Special Education.
Eric is extensively committed to public school education and ensuring that we are always doing what is in the best interest of the children of Connecticut. He has also been recognized for his pro-business/small business advocacy and his support of important initiatives in health care, banking, and law enforcement.
A Happy Labor Day to everyone across the district. While the holiday is widely known as the unofficial end of summer, the true meaning is to recognize all workers across our state and nation. These are the men and women who drive our economy and are the force behind the innovations and advancements that we see today.
We should also recognize those who do not have the day off today: those keeping our economy moving in retail, hospitality, service, trades, public safety, and healthcare.
We salute everyone working across the state today.
While many see this day as the end of summer, we in New England also know that it is not truly fall until we see the first frost on the pumpkins! I hope that you enjoy the beautiful days ahead that define what makes Connecticut (and New England) one-of-a-kind.
The best days are always ahead.
Great to see The Talk of Connecticut’s Gary Byron IN the district at the Woodbury Firefighters’ Carnival! We did a live broadcast on The Whale 102.9. If you haven’t already, come down to the carnival before it ends tonight with the fireworks show at 9:15— admission is free and any profit goes towards the volunteer department’s equipment purchases.
Gates open at 6 PM!
The Talk of Connecticut
🎧 on.soundcloud.com/5tvDol0wxqjynTBBlN
Generation Power CT (formerly Operation Fuel) has opened the first application window for their Emergency Energy Assistance Program. The program provides eligible residents with up to $500 toward energy bills, and applications are accepted online from September 1–15.
GPCT operates fuel banks across the state where residents can get help completing the application, and they’ve also partnered with Veterans Legal Services to offer dedicated Assistance Support Centers for veterans.
Please use GPCT as a resource if you are in need, and my office is always available to help you with the process if needed.
With the overall cost of living being so high in Connecticut from sales, property, and income taxes along with the some of the highest electric rates in the U.S., I will continue to fight for proposals that make our state more affordable.
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