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.
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04/30/2026
“Tsunami” Alert: Sen. Harding on PURA’s Denial of Petition for Reconsideration of Aquarion Sale
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding PURA’s denial of the state Office of the Consumer Counsel and Office of Attorney General joint petition urging reconsideration of the Aquarion sale. “Think Connecticut is already unaffordable? Hold on tight to your wallets. A reconsideration could have given Aquarion customers a reprieve from a tsunami of ... Stephen Harding
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04/26/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting: “Scary. Shocking. We thank the security, the police and the National Guard for their work. We are thankful for the free press, and for all the people who keep our country safe.”
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04/10/2026
“Candy Store Must Close.” Sen. Harding Statement on House Passage of Earmark Reform
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement today regarding the CT House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of earmark reform legislation. “We have this culture of corruption in which the ‘candy store’ is open. Tens of millions of taxpayers’ dollars go out the door every year to politically connected groups. Minimal to no transparency or oversight ... Stephen Harding
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04/09/2026
CT Taxpayers are Paying for Someone’s $442,000-a-Year No-Show Job? Sen. Harding Updates Talk of CT On What our Absentee Governor Calls “Small Ball”, as well as Democrats’ Efforts to Crush Local Zoning.
CT Senate Republicans · CT taxpayers are paying for someone’s $442,000-a-year no-show job? Sen. Harding updates Talk of CT on what our absentee governor calls “small ball”, as well as Democrats’ efforts to crush local zoning.
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04/09/2026
Sen. Harding Updates Vinnie Penn on CT Senate Republicans’ Efforts to Pass Common Sense Policies at the State Capitol
CT Senate Republicans · Sen. Harding updates Vinnie Penn on CT Senate Republicans’ efforts to pass common sense policies at the State Capitol
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04/08/2026
CT Dems Defend $442 K/Year No-Show; Vote Against Meals on Wheels Homebound Seniors
Sen. Stephen Harding and all members of the Senate Republican Caucus today voted in favor of defunding former Connecticut State Universities System Chancellor Terrence Cheng’s $442,000 salary and instead allocating that sum of money to Meals on Wheels in order to help homebound seniors. (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO03881-R00-AMD.pdf) “All Senate Democrats today voted against helping needy seniors while ... Stephen Harding
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04/08/2026
“Significant Errors.” Sen. Harding Statement on Push for Reconsideration of Aquarion Sale Approval
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the state’s filing of a joint petition urging the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reconsider the recent decision approving the sale of Aquarion Water Company which will significantly increase water bills and weaken oversight over customer rates. “Last month’s decision by PURA was a backbreaker. ... Stephen Harding
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04/08/2026
“Significant Errors.” Sen. Harding Statement on Push for Reconsideration of Aquarion Sale Approval
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the state’s filing of a joint petition urging the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reconsider the recent decision approving the sale of Aquarion Water Company which will significantly increase water bills and weaken oversight over customer rates. “Last month’s decision by PURA was a backbreaker. This new discovery of significant errors ... Stephen Harding
Today, the Senate voted on the state budget. Our senators offered a common-sense, fiscally responsible budget option that would provide $2.6 billion in tax relief to Connecticut residents over the next two years. This is a real plan that would put money back in your pocket. It was voted down on party lines by CT Democrats, who prefer to fund their partisan pet projects instead of giving money back to you! ... See MoreSee Less
Great to connect with students from the New Milford Youth Agency today for Youth Services Bureau Day! These young advocates from our district made the trip to the Capitol to speak up about issues that matter to them. I was honored to listen and hear more about their plans after high school. Thank you for coming to visit!
For more information about the New Milford Youth Agency, please visit: newmilfordyouthct.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx.
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I was proud to honor the law enforcement and K-9 officers who protect our Capitol and communities across Connecticut in the Senate today. These officers go above and beyond every day to keep lawmakers, staff, and visitors safe. Proud to recognize their world-class K-9 training program and unwavering dedication! ... See MoreSee Less




