State Senator Stephen Harding
State Senator Stephen Harding
Senate Minority Leader
Stephen Harding, named Senate Minority Leader in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 30th Senate District. He was first elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving four terms in the 107th House District. A lawyer and Brookfield resident for nearly 30 years, Senator Harding has been involved with local boards and is a coach for youth sports. He serves as Ranking Member of the Environment Committee and Legislative Management Committee. He is also a member on the Education, Finance, and Judiciary Committees.
UPCOMING EVENT
Please Join State Senator Stephen Harding & State Representative Joe Canino for Coffee Hour at Tina’s Cafe 38 in Torrington!
Please Join State Senator Stephen Harding & State Representative Joe Canino on Friday from 9 – 10 am for Coffee Hour at Tina’s Cafe 38 on Main Street in Torrington!
Health insurance costs are already squeezing Connecticut residents and small businesses. Now insurers are asking for rate increases on 2027 individual and small group plans.
Before any of these requests are approved, you have the right to make your voice heard! The Insurance Department will hold a public informational meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 9 AM in Room 1D of the Legislative Office Building.
Here’s how to participate:
📝 Submit written comments to: cid.ratefilings@ct.gov by 5 PM on Monday, Aug. 24.
💻 Speak virtually: Register by emailing mailto:cid.ratefilingspeaker@ct.gov by 5 PM on Monday, Aug. 24 with your full name and organization.
🏛️ Speak in person: Sign up starting at 8:30 AM on Aug. 26 in Room 1D. Public comment happens early in the afternoon.
Oral comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
More information: portal.ct.gov/cid/consumer-resource-library/insurance-rate-filing/health-insurance-rate-filing-fa...
Hartford needs to hear directly from the people paying these premiums. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to speak up.
The New Milford Lions Club Carnival returns August 6 - August 8, with rides, games, food trucks, local vendors and fun for the whole family. It’s a great tradition that brings people together each summer while supporting the New Milford Lions Club and its commitment to serving our community.
I encourage everyone to come out, support a terrific local organization and enjoy a great event!
📅 August 6-8
🕕 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
📍 John Pettibone, 2 Pickett District Road, New Milford
🎆 Fireworks on Saturday, August 8
⛳️A decade of Tee It Up 4 Autism! Torrington Area Families for Autism-TAFA is hosting the 10th annual charity tournament on Saturday, August 8, at Fairview Farms Golf Course. Golfers, sponsors and dinner guests are all welcome. Details at tafainc.org. Thank you to TAFA for everything they do for families in our area!