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.
Wishing everyone in the 30th District and across Connecticut a joyful and blessed Easter. May this season of renewal bring hope, peace, and time well spent with the people who matter most. From my family to yours, Happy Easter!
I had the honor of presenting award-winning playwright and Winchester resident Cinzi Lavin with a citation for her incredible work writing the play “A Goodnight Kiss,” which was performed at the State Capitol yesterday.
This is a true story based on two real Goshen residents. The production brings to life 90 authentic letters exchanged between Sarah Jane “Jennie” Wadhams and Sergeant Major Frederick Lucas (who went on to serve as a state legislator), written between 1863 and 1867. Audiences hear those voices performed on stage in a way that is both historically rich and deeply human.
The play is directed by Litchfield County’s own Kathleen Kelly, a regional theater veteran.
We are lucky to have this kind of talent right here in our district. Congratulations to Cinzi, Kathleen, and everyone involved with this incredible production.