State Senator Tony Hwang

“Dedication.” Sen. Harding Statement on Sen. Tony Hwang Announcing He Will Not Seek Re-Election

Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Sen. Tony Hwang announcing he will not seek re-election to serve a seventh term in the State Senate. “Tony Hwang has lived the American Dream. Tony loves America and he loves Connecticut. His dedication to the people of his district is second to none, as is his ... Tony Hwang 

State Senator Tony Hwang Retirement Statement from the Connecticut General Assembly

After many meaningful years of public service, I have decided that the time has come to step away from state elected office and begin the next chapter of my life. Serving the people of Connecticut’s 28th State Senate District has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. Throughout my tenure in ... Tony Hwang 

Sen. Tony Hwang Discusses Meta Lawsuits on WICC’s Melissa in the Morning

Op-Ed: If we care about democracy in D.C., we must first protect it in CT

Read from the CT Post. Much of today’s political conversation is focused on Washington, D.C. We hear constant concern about executive overreach, concentration of power, and leaders who dismiss opposing viewpoints rather than engage them. Those concerns are real. But if we truly care about protecting democracy, transparency, and representative government, we must also be ... Tony Hwang 

Senator Tony Hwang Statement on the Passing of Dr. Henry C. Lee

HARTFORD, CT — State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Dr. Henry C. Lee: “I am devastated and deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Henry C. Lee – a treasured friend, mentor, and profound inspiration in my life. Dr. Lee was more than a world-renowned forensic scientist. To ... Tony Hwang 

Senator Tony Hwang Statement on PURA Approval of Aquarion Sale

NEW BRITAIN, CT—State Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s (PURA) decision to approve the transfer of Aquarion Water Company: “While I respect the role of PURA in this process, I do not support this approval. The Authority itself acknowledged that this transaction sits on the ‘knife’s ... Tony Hwang 

Senator Tony Hwang Votes to Move Insurance Affordability Options Forward

HARTFORD—State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield), Ranking Member of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee, voted today in support of HB 5378, legislation designed to expand affordable health insurance options for individuals and employees of small businesses through Association Health Plans, technically known as Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs). HB 5378 mirrors legislation proposed by Senate ... Tony Hwang 

Senator Tony Hwang Testifies Before Public Safety & Security Committee in Support of Cybersecurity Legislation

(View Testimony Here) HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) appeared before the Connecticut General Assembly Public Safety and Security Committee to testify in support of SB 403, An Act Concerning Cybersecurity, legislation aimed at strengthening protections for sensitive personal and operational data in Connecticut. During his testimony, Senator Hwang stressed that cybersecurity threats have grown ... Tony Hwang 

Senator Tony Hwang Raises Representative Due Process Concerns Over Emergency Certification Process; Supports Senate Bill 298 Despite Objections

“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Lord John Acton (1834-1902) HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) today voiced strong opposition to the disrespectful legislative process used to advance Senate Bill 298, an “emergency certified” measure encompassing nearly 100 sections and 50 legislative bills/concepts spanning budget appropriations, education, pension offsets, and ... Tony Hwang