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.
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01/16/2026
“Disturbing.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Arrests of Nurse Impersonator & Her Employer
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen. Rob Sampson today issued the following statement with regard to the arrest of a Connecticut woman who was allegedly impersonating a licensed nurse and performing unauthorized procedures as well as the arrest of a woman who owned the staffing agency that ... Stephen Harding
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01/16/2026
Sen. Harding Stands with Local Farmers to Oppose Major Tax Hikes
Sen. Stephen Harding on Jan. 13 stood in support of farmers from Litchfield County and throughout the state who are facing major tax increases following changes to how state farmland is assessed. “We are standing with farmers and pushing back against harmful farmland tax hikes that threaten family farms and open space in our communities,” ... Stephen Harding
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01/16/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on CT Being Among Most Expensive States for Raising a Child
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a recent study which ranked Connecticut among the most expensive states for raising a child. (https://smartasset.com/data-studies/cost-raise-child-state-2025) “Yet another study, and yet another example of how unaffordable Connecticut is. Property taxes are way too high, electricity bills are crushing family budgets, and health insurance rates jump by double ... Stephen Harding
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01/15/2026
Several CT Senate GOP Lawmakers Issue Statement on Aquarion H2O Court Decision
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Tony Hwang, and Sen. Eric Berthel today issued the following statement regarding a Connecticut judge’s rejection of state regulators’ denial of the Aquarion Water merger. “We respectfully urge the Office of the Attorney General to appeal this decision. In November, we thanked PURA for voting ... Stephen Harding
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01/13/2026
(Watch) CT Senate GOP Stands With Farmers Who Are Facing Major Tax Hikes
CT Senate GOP: “We Have Connecticut Farmers’ Backs” Farmers Face Major Tax Hikes Sign the Petition at: www.SaveCTLand.org Watch the Press Conference here: https://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=25761 Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today stood with Connecticut farmers who are facing major tax increases following changes to how state farmland is ... Stephen Harding
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01/09/2026
CT Senate GOP: Healthcare Costs Too Much in CT, But Association Health Plans Never Pass
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Ryan Fazio issued the following statement regarding the vote Thursday by Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives in favor of extending Affordable Care Act tax credits: “Gov. Lamont summed it up well in his statement: ‘The cost of healthcare is too ... Stephen Harding
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01/06/2026
“Good.”: CT Senate GOP Statement on US DOJ Suing CT for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls
Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division filing a federal lawsuit against Connecticut for failure to produce its full voter registration lists upon request. (https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-arizona-and-connecticut-failure-produce-voter-rolls) “Good. Here in one-party Democrat rule Connecticut, the home of ‘Wanda from Bridgeport’, there is a refusal to ... Stephen Harding
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01/06/2026
“Brace Yourselves”: Sens. Hwang & Harding Statement on Partnership Plan Report
Sen. Tony Hwang and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut Partnership Plan’s Fiscal Year 2025 report which revealed a deficit of $18.6 million along with a 103.5% Medical Loss Ratio. (View the statement) “The Partnership Plan is a precursor to universal single-payer health care in Connecticut. The Partnership Plan is ... Stephen Harding
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01/05/2026
“Wrong direction.” CT Senate GOP Statement on U-Haul Migration Rankings
Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Ryan Fazio today issued the following statement regarding Connecticut dropping one position in the annual U-Haul Growth Index, ranking 42nd nationally as more residents moved out of the state than moved in during 2025. (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260105237502/en/U-Haul-Growth-Index-Texas-Back-on-Top-as-No.-1-Growth-State-of-2025) “We are going in the wrong direction. Under one-party Democrat rule, Connecticut becomes more and ... Stephen Harding
Great time this evening with State Representative Karen Reddington-Hughes, celebrating America’s 250 years with a community bonfire in Litchfield, a town rich in the history of our nation’s independence. ... See MoreSee Less



Honored this evening to celebrate the retirement of Sgt. Brady and Sgt. Giardano of the New Milford Police Department with State Representative Billy Buckbee and State Representative Patrick Callahan. Thank you for the retirees’ service and for the bravery of all the men and women of the NMPD! ... See MoreSee Less


🚨ATTENTION CONNECTICUT FARMERS!
Join us for a Farmer’s Forum on Tuesday, January 20, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 1E of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, CT.
We want to hear directly from YOU about the impacts of PA-490, which is driving property tax hikes on farmland across Connecticut. Our senators want to listen to your experiences, discuss the challenges you’re facing, and talk through potential solutions.
We hope you’ll join us on Tuesday and make your voices heard about this important issue.
Please spread the word and share this information with others who may be interested in attending!
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