
State Senator Tony Hwang
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Tony Hwang, serving his fifth term, represents Connecticut’s 28th District. A Chief Deputy Republican Leader, he is the Ranking Member of the Aging, Transportation and Insurance and Real Estate Committees, and a member of numerous other committees. Tony is the first Asian-Pacific American State Senator in Connecticut history and has been honored for his commitment to strengthening communities, youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
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02/26/2026
Senator Tony Hwang Raises Representative Due Process Concerns Over Emergency Certification Process; Supports Senate Bill 298 Despite Objections
“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Lord John Acton (1834-1902) HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) today voiced strong opposition to the disrespectful legislative process used to advance Senate Bill 298, an “emergency certified” measure encompassing nearly 100 sections and 50 legislative bills/concepts spanning budget appropriations, education, pension offsets, and ... Tony Hwang
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02/25/2026
Senator Tony Hwang Works with Regional Municipal Leaders to Expedite PURA Review of Aquarion/Eversource Water Sale and Reaffirm “Public Interest” Oversight
HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) today joined leaders from the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) and the Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) to urge swift legislative action on HB 5249, a proposal intended to clarify governance and consumer protection oversight by the CT Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) connected to the proposed ... Tony Hwang
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02/24/2026
Senator Hwang Receives 2025 AARP Legislative Achievement Award
HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) was selected by AARP for the Legislative Achievement Award for 2025 in recognition of his leadership in preventing discrimination in long-term care facilities. “Living in a nursing home can offer many benefits and many challenges. Senator Hwang’s leadership on the Aging Committee has helped reduce one of the challenges ... Tony Hwang
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02/06/2026
“Drip, drip, drip.” CT Senate GOP Statement on CVS Health Layoffs
Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding CVS Health’s plan to lay off 313 people who report to management at its building in Hartford. “This drip, drip, drip of significant insurance job losses in the ‘Insurance Capital of the World’ ... Tony Hwang
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02/05/2026
State Senator Tony Hwang Commends CT Siting Council Decision to Uphold Denial of Docket 516R
NEW BRITAIN, CT—State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) released the following statement after the Connecticut Siting Council today upheld its denial of Docket 516R at a reconsideration meeting: “Thank you. Thank you to the members and staff of the Connecticut Siting Council for their diligent work and thoughtful consideration, and for arriving at this decision. Today’s ... Tony Hwang
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02/04/2026
Senator Tony Hwang Supports Federal Cuts Response Fund, Stresses Need for Vigilance and Oversight
HARTFORD, CT— State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) today voted in support of legislation establishing the Federal Cuts Response Fund, while emphasizing the importance of close legislative oversight to ensure the funds are used as intended to protect critical services in the event of federal funding cuts. This comes after Senator Hwang supported the original allocation ... Tony Hwang
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01/30/2026
Trust Act and Immigration Policy
The loss of life under any circumstance is tragic, and it is especially troubling when such incidents occur while individuals are exercising their constitutional right to protest. We have seen an increase in violence at public demonstrations over the last decade, and it is clear that we must work collectively to de-escalate tensions. I support ... Tony Hwang
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01/22/2026
Senator Tony Hwang Highlights Alex J. Plitsas Ahead of Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Induction
FAIRFIELD, CT—State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) hosted a press conference recognizing Fairfield resident Alex J. Plitsas, who will be formally inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame on January 22, 2026 as a member of its 21st class. The event highlighted Plitsas’ selection as one of the youngest veterans inducted into the Hall of ... Tony Hwang
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01/20/2026
Protecting Faith and Freedom: Zero Tolerance for Antisemitism
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those words are not a history lesson. They are a warning for right now. Antisemitism is not “someone else’s problem,” and it is not a political talking point. It is an old ... Tony Hwang
AARP Honors Our Fight for Dignity in Care
I’m deeply honored to receive the 2025 Legislative Achievement Award from AARP for our work advancing protections against discrimination in long term care facilities.
As Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, I believe every Connecticut resident, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or HIV status, deserves dignity, safety, and respect in the place they call home. With the passage of House Bill 6913, we took an important bipartisan step to ensure nursing homes and long term care settings across our state reflect those values.
Thank you to AARP and to my colleagues in the General Assembly who helped make this law possible. I will continue fighting for policies that protect seniors and strengthen support for families across Connecticut.
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Standing Up for Transparency and Accountability in Our Water System
Today, I testified in support of HB 5249 to strengthen transparency and accountability in decisions that impact one of our most essential resources: water. I am grateful to Matt Fulda of MetroCOG and Francis Pickering of WestCOG for standing alongside me in support of stronger governance and greater public trust. This bill is about protecting ratepayers, prioritizing environmental stewardship, and ensuring municipalities and residents have a real voice in decisions with long term consequences. Water is vital to life, public health, and economic stability, and it must be managed with openness and responsibility.
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