

Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and is a member of the Appropriations, Public Health, and Public Safety Committees. As one of only two medical doctors in the Connecticut legislature, “Doctor-Senator” is known for his work on health insurance reform as well as healthcare affordability and accessibility, especially for rural communities.
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04/14/2025
Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding a state government report which found that current strategies to contain health care cost growth “do not appear to be working.” (Page 8: https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/-/media/ohs/cost-growth-benchmark/benchmark-reports-py2023/ohs-hcbi-cost-growth-benchmark-report-py2023.pdf?rev=a3cf8ad1307048c68f00963540982c13) “Like our unaffordable electricity bills and taxes, health care costs contribute significantly to the cost ... Jeff Gordon
04/11/2025
Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Connecticut State Police announcing the arrest of a motorcyclist who built an online following under a pseudonym by posting to social media dozens of videos of himself speeding well above 150 mph, including 192 mph, on ... Jeff Gordon
03/25/2025
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 ... Jeff Gordon
03/24/2025
Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the state spending $378 million for overtime during the 2024 calendar year across nearly 50 departments in state government. (https://www.courant.com/2025/03/23/overtime-for-state-employees-costs-hundreds-of-millions-heres-why/) “This is a public safety issue. Long hours and excessive overtime can lead to fatigue. We should be hiring ... Jeff Gordon
03/13/2025
HARTFORD, CT – Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), Ranking Member of the Planning and Development Committee, along with Sen. Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) and Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield), members of the committee, defended local zoning authority by opposing the transit-oriented district bill, H.B. 6831, during today’s Planning and Development Committee meeting. This bill would deprioritize municipalities from ... Jeff Gordon
03/03/2025
Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the governor urging the legislature to approve bipartisan legislation that was introduced by Sen. Fazio and cosponsored by Sen. Gordon which eliminates the fees workers in certain professions are required to pay when initially applying for occupational licenses, as ... Jeff Gordon
02/21/2025
The following statement regarding the governor’s back room PURA deal was issued by Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Paul Cicarella, and Sen. Jeff Gordon: “A shady 11th hour deal was hatched between Gov. Lamont and his fellow Democrats who control the ... Jeff Gordon
02/20/2025
Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding CT residents now paying the 2nd highest electricity rates in the nation. (https://homeenergyclub.com/resources/average-electric-bill-by-state) “We have now surpassed California, which has lost its mind. The only state where electricity costs are higher than Connecticut is Hawaii, which is an island. Why ... Jeff Gordon
02/13/2025
Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding CT government falling far short of electrifying half of the state vehicle fleet by next year. “State law says that by Jan. 1, approximately 1,200 state government vehicles must be EVs. Connecticut government currently has just ... Jeff Gordon
🇺🇸On this day, April 19th, 1775, on a morning 250 years ago, the “shot heard round the world” occurred on the Lexington Common. The night before, Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott alerted the militia that the British were on their way. Americans stood strong against the Britsh that day in Lexington and Concord. And Americans continued to stand strong for their rights, liberties, and freedoms, through much adversity, till independence was won. Generations of Americans since have likewise stood strong for our country, even today. I am reminded every day of the importance of us together standing up for our rights and freedoms, and making our government work for us. We The People!🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
⚾️A beautiful morning in Eastford doing spring clean up at the Bowen Memorial Field.
Pomfret Eastford Little League - PELL
This is what community means - people volunteering for a greater good so kids can play baseball. Everyone enjoyed the pizza I brought to thank them for their hard work today.🧢
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It was my pleasure recently to present a state medal to Ernest Glabau in Vernon and meet his family. He is a 99-year old WW2 veteran. I thanked him in person and learned about his service to our country. A remarkable story (he served in an anti-tank crew) and legacy. Thank you Ernest and all our veterans! You are not forgotten. You are appreciated.🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less