
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.
Latest News
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News
03/31/2025
“Want higher taxes?” Sen. Harding Statement on CT Democrats’ Fed $$ Comments
Sen. Republican Leader Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont and CT Democrat leaders’ federal funding comments. (https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2025/03-2025/statement-from-governor-lamont-senate-president-looney-and-speaker-ritter) “CT Democrats say we must ‘plan for the unpredictable’. CT Democrats talk about creating ‘emergency powers’. Yet CT Democrats do absolutely nothing to address the waste, fraud and abuse happening throughout CT government. CT ... Stephen Harding
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03/28/2025
“Another High Profile Failure”: CT Senate GOP on Paroled Triple Murderer
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Paul Cicarella, and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding a CT triple murderer who was paroled after being disciplined 96 times and is now accused of a violent home invasion. (https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/norwich-ct-slash-triple-murder-ronnie-hinton-20244314.php) “It’s another high profile failure by the state Board of Pardons and Paroles. Two years ago, Republicans ... Stephen Harding
Press Releases
03/27/2025
“Here we go again.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Psych Board Greenlighting Release of Man Who Killed With Bayonet
For Immediate Release Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Henri Martin and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the new decision by the state Psychiatric Security Review Board to release an individual who killed another man with a bayonet. “Here we go again. Are we in the twilight zone? Last month, a cannibal killer was released. That put CT ... Stephen Harding
News
03/27/2025
“What Has It Been Spent On?” CT Senate GOP Seeks Info on CDC $$
Sen. Heather Somers, Ranking Senator on the Public Health Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding today wrote to the Lamont administration with regard to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pulling back funds allocated in response to the pandemic to state and community health departments and nongovernment organizations. Click here to view the letter. “Can ... Stephen Harding
News
03/25/2025
“Excellent news.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Aerospace Biz Expansion
Sen. Henri Martin, Ranking Senator on the Commerce Committee, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Ranking Senator on the Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Rocky Hill-based MTU Aero Engines North America expanding in CT and having a hiring push. (https://www.courant.com/2025/03/24/ct-company-in-commercial-and-military-aircraft-business-expanding-operation-and-hiring/) “It’s excellent news. We commend the nonprofit AdvanceCT and ... Stephen Harding
News
03/25/2025
“Make Sense To You?” CT Senate GOP Statement on Daycare/Preschool Funding Bill
Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding CT daycare and preschool funding and the Education Committee’s advancement of SB 1. (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-00001-R01-SB.PDF) “From electricity to taxes to early education, CT is unaffordable in so many ways under one-party Democrat rule. Republicans would have been in full support of ... Stephen Harding
News
03/25/2025
“The legislature is not a feeding trough.” CT Senate GOP on CSCU Cash Stash
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Henri Martin, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding CSCU amassing more than $600 million, almost 52% of its nearly $1.2 billion operating budget. (https://ctmirror.org/2025/03/25/ct-colleges-universities-cash-reserves/) “The legislature is not a feeding trough. These are hard earned taxpayer dollars that are going to support our university system to educate students. ... Stephen Harding
News
03/25/2025
CT Nursing Home Operator Investigation; CT Senate GOP: “Raises Many Questions”
Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jason Perillo and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a nursing home operator in CT accused of not paying back vendors, workers and even patients’ families. (https://www.wfsb.com/2025/03/24/i-team-athena-health-care-systems-accused-not-paying-back-millions-vendors-families/) “The I-Team story raises many questions. Chief among them: How many other refunds are still unpaid? Are state government ... Stephen Harding
News
03/24/2025
“The status quo isn’t working.” Sen. Harding Statement on U.S. Department of Education
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Education: “Once again, Democrat politicians in one-party rule CT continue to rush to a microphone to defend a broken education system. The status quo isn’t working. An illiterate student just graduated from Hartford High. Chronic absenteeism in Bridgeport schools is nearly 30 %. ... Stephen Harding
🍽️ It’s the first annual Winsted Restaurant Week!
This morning, State Rep. Jay Case and I stopped by Asa's Place to grab a bite to eat and support the first annual Winsted Restaurant Week. Make sure to stop by your favorite local spots between now and March 29th to try special prix fixe menus.
For more information and to see a list of participating restaurants, please visit litchfield.co/adventures-experiences/winsted-restaurant-week/.
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Celebrating Agriculture Day at the State Capitol! 🌾🚜
Today, I had the privilege of meeting with hardworking farmers, agriculture industry representatives from our district and bright young leaders from the Wamogo FFA and Housatonic Valley AgEd programs. Agriculture is the backbone of our state, and it was inspiring to hear firsthand about the challenges and opportunities facing our farming industry.
Thank you to all who came to the Capitol today to advocate for agriculture! Your voices matter, and I will continue to fight for policies that support our farmers, protect our land, and invest in the future of agriculture. #ctgrown #NationalAgricultureWeek
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