State Senator Henri Martin

Sen. Martin Statement on Gov. Lamont’s Line-Item Vetoes of Funding in SB 298

HARTFORD – Senate Minority Leader Pro Tem Henri Martin (R-Bristol) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s line-item veto of more than $3.8 million in budget earmarks approved in last week’s ‘emergency’ session. “I am pleased that the governor listened to Senate and House Republicans’ repeated concerns about how millions of taxpayer dollars are doled ... Henri Martin

‘Martin supports Pilot Program reform’ (Bristol Press)

As published in the Bristol Press:   BRISTOL — Sen. Henri Martin was thanked by Tyson Belanger, owner of Shady Oaks, and Chris Carter, president of the Connecticut Assisted Living Association, for his efforts to support “Pilot Program” reform. Belanger, Carter and Martin explained to a group of about 20 seniors and their family members ... Henri Martin

(Watch) Sen. Martin, CT Senate GOP Unveil Bold Plan to Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of $$$ a Year

Proposals Would Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of Dollars   WATCH the press conference here. HARTFORD – State Senate Republican Leader Pro Tem Henri Martin (R-Bristol) and the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a comprehensive plan that effectively eliminates the car tax for working class families, limits property tax increases, lowers income tax burdens ... Henri Martin

(Watch) CT Senate GOP Unveils Bold Plan to Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of $$$ a Year

“Can’t Afford CT… …Can’t Afford CT Democrats!” CT Senate GOP Unveils Plan to Effectively Eliminate the Car Tax for the Working Class, Reduce Electricity Bills and Deliver Working Class Income Tax Relief Proposals Would Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of Dollars (WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE.) The Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a comprehensive ... Henri Martin

“Disturbing.” Sen. Martin updates Talk of CT on the possible misspending of millions of CT taxpayer housing grant dollars.

CT Senate Republicans · “Disturbing.” Sen. Martin updates Talk of CT on the possible misspending of millions of CT taxpayer housing grant dollars.

“Blatant Fear-Mongering.” CT Senate GOP Blast CEA Boss’s Comments About Armed ICE Agents in Schools

Several Connecticut Senate Republican lawmakers are calling for the resignation of Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias after Dias’ recent statement about “armed ICE agents operating in and around schools, disrupting learning, shattering a sense of safety, and filling families and staff with anxiety.” https://cea.org/statement-from-cea-president-kate-dias-on-violence-involving-ice-and-need-for-safe-welcoming-schools/ “The statement is 100 % false, wrong, irresponsible and blatant ... Henri Martin

“Remember it.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Newly Disclosed PURA Documents

Several members of the CT Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement regarding the release of documents by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) which highlight how PURA may have ignored or bent state laws under the leadership of its former chairman Marissa Gillett in order to manipulate the outcome of proceedings. (https://www.courant.com/2026/02/01/ct-agency-discloses-once-concealed-records-that-shed-light-on-fight-with-utilities-what-they-show/) “Better ... Henri Martin

“Where’s the economic growth?” CT Senate GOP on Dec. 2025 Jobs Report

Several CT Senate Republicans issued the following statement regarding the December 2025 employment report. (https://www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi/laborsit.pdf) “Where’s the economic growth? It’s apparently not here in deep blue Connecticut. We lost 2,200 jobs in 2025. Our labor force is declining by tens of thousands of people. And our healthcare jobs? Anemic growth there, even as the rest ... Henri Martin

Coffee with Your Legislator, Senator Henri Martin