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State Senator Heather Somers

State Senator Heather Somers

Senior Deputy Republican Leader

Heather Somers, elected in 2016, represents Connecticut’s 18th district. She is a Chief Deputy Senate Republican Leader and serves as Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Heather has been recognized as a champion of important initiatives in health care, tourism, mental health, senior housing and elder care. She is also a former councilwoman and mayor in her native Groton.

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"Together, we can bridge divides and build a brighter future for all Connecticut families."
– Senator Heather Somers

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05/08/2025

Senator Heather Somers Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 59

HARTFORD, CT – Today, Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) praised the Connecticut State Senate for the successful passage of Senate Bill 59, An Act Requiring a Plan for Beneficial Use Dredging, legislation aimed at advancing sustainable environmental practices in the state’s dredging operations. The bill, which passed unanimously, will require the Department of Energy and Environmental ... Heather Somers 

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05/07/2025

Senator Somers and Representative Parker Host Inaugural ‘Arts, Culture, and Tourism Day’ at the State Capitol

HARTFORD – Today, Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) and Representative John-Michael Parker (D—Madison), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Arts, Culture, and Tourism Caucus, proudly hosted the first-ever Arts, Culture, and Tourism Day at the Connecticut State Capitol. This landmark event brought together almost 100 local businesses, cultural institutions, and tourism advocates to showcase the richness of Connecticut’s ... Heather Somers 

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05/02/2025

CT Senate GOP Urges Homeschooling Community to Attend Monday Informational Hearing

Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Jason Perillo, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Paul Cicarella, and Sen. Stephen Harding today urged Connecticut homeschooler families to attend a Homeschooling Informational Hearing at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 5 in Room 2 E of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. (YouTube hearing link here: ... Heather Somers 

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04/23/2025

Sen. Somers & Sen. Harding Statement on Democrats’ Appropriations Budget Bill

Sen. Heather Somers, Ranking Senator on the Appropriations Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Democrats’ Appropriations Committee budget bill. “Majority Democrat legislators at the State Capitol want to raise your taxes. That’s their message to Connecticut. They think you don’t pay enough in taxes. Gov. Lamont notes how this budget ... Heather Somers 

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04/23/2025

“Priorities”: Senate GOP Statement on Special Ed $$ Appropriations Vote

Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding their vote in the Appropriations Committee to double the state grant for special education while offsetting those new funds with a corresponding reduction for higher education. “Budgets are about priorities. Senate Republicans support more funding – full funding – ... Heather Somers 

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04/15/2025

Senator Heather Somers Statement Regarding Walk Out on Vote for Commissioner Marissa Gillett

HARTFORD, CT—Senator Heather Somers (R—Groton) released the following statement regarding today’s Senate Session, and boycott of the vote for PURA Commissioner Marissa Gillett’s re-nomination: “Today, I chose to walk out with my Senate Republican colleagues rather than cast a vote on the re-nomination of Marissa Gillett. At a time when we should be voting for ... Heather Somers 

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04/14/2025

Senator Heather Somers Applauds Final Approval of Bonding Funds for Key 18th District Projects

HARTFORD, CT – Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) today applauded the final approval by the State Bond Commission of critical bonding funds for several significant projects in the 18th District. These include $250,000 for upgrades at the Mystic & Noank Library, $250,000 for marina construction in Stonington, and $8 million for environmental remediation at the former ... Heather Somers 

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04/10/2025

“Puzzling.” Senate GOP Statement on Lamont Administration Seeking to Add Former Fed Employees to CT Govt Workforce

Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Lamont administration seeking to add former federal employees to the state government workforce. (https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/connecticut-hiring-federal-employees-doge-20262688.php) “This is puzzling. It seems like one hand doesn’t know what the other is doing in the Lamont administration. Last month, the Lamont administration issued hiring restrictions while ... Heather Somers 

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04/08/2025

Senator Heather Somers Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 1435, Supporting Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children

HARTFORD, CT – Today, Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) applauded the passage of Senate Bill 1435 out of the Judiciary Committee, a significant step forward in supporting incarcerated mothers and preserving family bonds. This bill would allow incarcerated mothers to breastfeed their infants during visitation, received broad support for its focus on the health, dignity, and ... Heather Somers 

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