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!
🏠 Energy assistance applications are now open!
Applications for the 2026–2027 Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) are now open as of today. Eligible households may receive $355–$705 to help with winter heating costs, with additional assistance potentially available for households that heat with oil, kerosene, or propane. Funding is provided through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
🗓️Applications are accepted from now through May 31, 2027.
If you or someone you know may need help heating your home this winter, I encourage you to apply. If you need assistance with the application process, please reach out to my office. We will help and connect you with the resources you need.
Learn more and apply: portal.ct.gov/HeatingHelp
For additional energy assistance resources, please visit Generation Power CT’s website: gpct.org
🏆 I’m proud to be named an Affordability Champion by CBIA and earn a perfect 100% score for my pro-business voting record during the 2026 legislative session!
Our local businesses create jobs, support families and invest in our communities. Helping them succeed goes hand in hand with making Connecticut more affordable for the people who live, work and raise families here.
Too many Connecticut families are working hard and still struggling to keep up with electric bills, healthcare, housing and everyday expenses. Our state must do more to deliver real relief so people have the opportunity to get ahead.
Thank you to the Connecticut Business & Industry Association for this recognition. Lowering costs, supporting small businesses and expanding opportunities remain priorities for me. I’ll keep fighting for a Connecticut where people can afford to stay and businesses thrive.
🍦Celebrating 65 years of a local tradition!
It was great joining State Representative Karen Reddington-Hughes at the Gooseboro Drive-In LLC. to present a citation recognizing an incredible 65 years in business.
For generations, the Downes family and their team have welcomed longtime customers and new faces alike, serving up summer favorites and creating memories along the way.
Congratulations to the entire Gooseboro Drive-In family on this remarkable milestone. Here’s to many more summers of delicious food! 🍔🎉