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.
In April, I had the opportunity to meet with the award-winning playwright and Winchester resident, Cinzi Lavin, at the State Capitol. Cinzi wrote the incredible play “A Goodnight Kiss,” which is inspired by the true love story of two Goshen residents during the Civil War. The play is directed by Litchfield County’s own Kathy Kelly, a regional theater veteran.
The production brings to life 90 authentic letters exchanged between Sarah Jane “Jennie” Wadhams and Sergeant Major Frederick Lucas (who later served as a state legislator), written between 1863 and 1867.
“A Goodnight Kiss” will be performed by special engagement on June 13th and June 14th at Five Points Arts Center in Torrington. Make sure to get your tickets and watch this great play featuring rich history and talent from across the 30th District!
Great day for the Brookfield CT Lions Club Strides to Cure Diabetes Run with my dad! This annual event brings the Brookfield community together to raise awareness and support diabetes research, something I care deeply about, having a mother who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for over 40 years.
It was a busy Friday in Litchfield County!
State Representative Karen Reddington-Hughes and I enjoyed meeting with a packed room of constituents this morning for coffee and conversation at Patty's Restaurant. We recapped the legislative session and covered topics including electric rates and the Public Benefits Charge, parental and educational rights, and speed cameras.
Then I headed to Goshen for a picnic with local seniors. I truly enjoyed catching up with longtime friends and constituents and talking about the issues that matter most to them.