


Heather Somers, elected in 2016, represents Connecticut’s 18th district. She is a Chief Deputy Senate Republican Leader and serves as Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Heather has been recognized as a champion of important initiatives in health care, tourism, mental health, senior housing and elder care. She is also a former councilwoman and mayor in her native Groton.
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02/10/2026
HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R–Groton), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, today echoed the affordability plan put forward by Senate Republicans to cut Connecticut’s income tax and provide lasting relief to working families. “This is real money for real people, money they can count on year after year,” said Senator Somers. “It’s not a ... Heather Somers
02/10/2026
“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 ... Heather Somers
02/03/2026
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 ... Heather Somers
01/21/2026
Several Senate Republicans, including Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Eric Berthel, and Sen. Jason Perillo today issued the following statement regarding the blocked sale of Aquarion Water Company: “A ‘costly loser’. That’s what Attorney General Tong called this atrocious backroom deal which will bring about a tsunami of endless water ... Heather Somers
01/19/2026
CT Senate Republicans, including Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Ryan Fazio, and Sen. Jeff Gordon, issued the following statement regarding the changes made to Public Act 490 today ahead of the Jan. 20 public forum with farmers. “This happened thanks to our hard-working Connecticut farmers who have spoken out and the 20,000 people ... Heather Somers
01/15/2026
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Tony Hwang, and Sen. Eric Berthel today issued the following statement regarding a Connecticut judge’s rejection of state regulators’ denial of the Aquarion Water merger. “We respectfully urge the Office of the Attorney General to appeal this decision. In November, we thanked PURA for voting ... Heather Somers
01/13/2026
CT Senate GOP: “We Have Connecticut Farmers’ Backs” Farmers Face Major Tax Hikes Sign the Petition at: www.SaveCTLand.org Watch the Press Conference here: https://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=25761 Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today stood with Connecticut farmers who are facing major tax increases following changes to how state farmland is ... Heather Somers
01/07/2026
CT Senate Republicans · Sen. Somers Talks About Saving the Farms
01/06/2026
HARTFORD, CT – Senator Doctor Jeff Gordon and Senator Heather Somers, member and Ranking member of the Public Health Committee, respectively, welcomed the good news that Connecticut has been awarded $154 million in significant federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, aimed ... Heather Somers
What a great morning hosting Lee Elci - The Voice of Freedom! Getting to take calls and talk directly with you about issues impacting Connecticut is always the best part. Let’s do this more often! I hope you had as much fun as I did!🎙️🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less


🥳🎂It was such a joy to join the celebration yesterday at Solstice Senior Living in Groton for Fred McKeehan’s 100th birthday!
Fred’s life is a remarkable testament to resilience, dedication, and family. Reaching 100 years is an extraordinary milestone, and it was truly an honor to present him with a Connecticut General Assembly citation in recognition of this special occasion.
A heartfelt thank you to his family and the team at Solstice for hosting such a beautiful celebration — and to Fred, congratulations on a century well lived. Wishing you continued health and happiness in the year ahead!
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UPDATE: The project to place a cell tower on Morgan Farm land will no longer move forward.
READ more here: theday.com/news/850185/controversial-morgan-farm-cell-tower-proposal-is-dead/
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