Welcome to the Connecticut Senate Republican Office!
Our mission is to promote conservative values, strengthen communities, and build a better future for all. Leading through a lens of intention and compassion, we advocate for policies that drive economic growth, protect individual freedoms, and ensure a government that serves the people.
Meet Our State Senators
Our State Senators are dedicated leaders, each bringing their unique expertise to advance common sense policies, strengthen our communities, and build a brighter future for Connecticut.
Disability Rights Connecticut released a report following an investigation into sexual misconduct at Connecticut’s only prison for women. It’s a 27-page report highlighting alarming problems if not corrected will only allow the problem to continue at a high rate, according to the civil rights agency. To discuss the report, we spoke with state Senator John ... Home
State Sen. Eric Berthel (R-Watertown) today applauded state investment in the region through the State Bond Commission’s approval of the following funding: Town of Oxford: Reallocation of $782,685 in grant-in-aid funding for dredging and debris removal along the Little River and other waterways damaged by recent storm flooding, which will broaden the allowable use ... Home
HARTFORD, CT—The Connecticut State Bond Commission today approved funding for two important infrastructure projects in the 18th Senate District, a move applauded by State Senator Heather Somers (R—Groton). The approved funding includes: $500,000 for the Town of Stonington to support improvements to the town dock $400,000 for the Town of Preston to fund improvements to ... Home
State Senators Eric Berthel (R-32) and Jason Perillo (R-21), State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R-105), and Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis today applauded the governor for several recent announcements that will benefit Seymour, including a $1.6 Million grant from the State Bond Commission for infrastructure improvements and sewer line expansion, and for also placing Bungay School ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today celebrated the approval of multiple state investments benefiting the Town of Tolland, including funding for public safety infrastructure and essential community services. The funding is provided through the State of Connecticut’s Grants-in-Aid for Urban Development Program, which supports economic and community development, public safety, environmental protection, ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Eric Berthel issued the following statement regarding Ray and Barbara Dalio announcing that they will donate $250 to each of the new “Trump accounts” of about 300,000 children across the Dalios’ home state of Connecticut. The money will go to children under age 10 who live in ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today celebrated the towns of Ashford, Chaplin, and Willington being awarded $250,000 in state grant funding to support much-needed remediation and reuse planning for blighted or vacant properties. The funding is provided through the State of Connecticut’s Brownfield Remediation and Development Program, which supports economic and community ... Home
Sen. Heather Somers, who represents Mystic and co-leads the General Assembly’s bipartisan Arts, Culture and Tourism Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Connecticut’s Chief Marketing Officer Anthony Anthony is departing state service effective Feb. 6, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. “In addition to the energy and creativity he has brought ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Ryan Fazio issued the following statement regarding the former chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Marissa Gillett getting fined $2,500 after the authority was found to have mishandled a request for public records during her tenure. “Better and better. That’s how we feel ... Home
Another utility failure under CT Democratic leadership…
“The governor could probably have avoided the embarrassing mess if in 2019 he’d complied with a new law that expanded PURA’s membership to five commissioners.” - Hartford Courant... See MoreSee Less
Join State Senator Tony Hwang, State Senator Ryan Fazio, State Representative Tony Scott, and leaders from CT 169 Strong for a legislative update and community conversation on how pending and proposed residential developments are reshaping neighborhoods under the recently passed statewide housing bill, H.B. 8002.
They will discuss the real-world impacts of increased housing density on traffic and road safety, schools, infrastructure, public services, and neighborhood character, as well as how H.B. 8002 and long-standing statutes like 8-30g affect local decision-making. This conversation is an opportunity for residents to better understand what may come next and how community voices can play a meaningful role in shaping the future of our communities. ... See MoreSee Less
