

Dr. Jeff Gordon, elected in 2022, represents Connecticut’s 35th District. He serves as a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and is a member of the Appropriations, Public Health, and Public Safety Committees. As one of only two medical doctors in the Connecticut legislature, “Doctor-Senator” is known for his work on health insurance reform as well as healthcare affordability and accessibility, especially for rural communities.
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03/25/2025
Sen. Henri Martin, Ranking Senator on the Commerce Committee, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Ranking Senator on the Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Rocky Hill-based MTU Aero Engines North America expanding in CT and having a hiring push. (https://www.courant.com/2025/03/24/ct-company-in-commercial-and-military-aircraft-business-expanding-operation-and-hiring/) “It’s excellent news. We commend the nonprofit AdvanceCT and ... Jeff Gordon
03/24/2025
Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the state spending $378 million for overtime during the 2024 calendar year across nearly 50 departments in state government. (https://www.courant.com/2025/03/23/overtime-for-state-employees-costs-hundreds-of-millions-heres-why/) “This is a public safety issue. Long hours and excessive overtime can lead to fatigue. We should be hiring ... Jeff Gordon
03/13/2025
HARTFORD, CT – Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), Ranking Member of the Planning and Development Committee, along with Sen. Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) and Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield), members of the committee, defended local zoning authority by opposing the transit-oriented district bill, H.B. 6831, during today’s Planning and Development Committee meeting. This bill would deprioritize municipalities from ... Jeff Gordon
03/03/2025
Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the governor urging the legislature to approve bipartisan legislation that was introduced by Sen. Fazio and cosponsored by Sen. Gordon which eliminates the fees workers in certain professions are required to pay when initially applying for occupational licenses, as ... Jeff Gordon
02/21/2025
The following statement regarding the governor’s back room PURA deal was issued by Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Paul Cicarella, and Sen. Jeff Gordon: “A shady 11th hour deal was hatched between Gov. Lamont and his fellow Democrats who control the ... Jeff Gordon
02/20/2025
Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding CT residents now paying the 2nd highest electricity rates in the nation. (https://homeenergyclub.com/resources/average-electric-bill-by-state) “We have now surpassed California, which has lost its mind. The only state where electricity costs are higher than Connecticut is Hawaii, which is an island. Why ... Jeff Gordon
02/13/2025
Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding CT government falling far short of electrifying half of the state vehicle fleet by next year. “State law says that by Jan. 1, approximately 1,200 state government vehicles must be EVs. Connecticut government currently has just ... Jeff Gordon
02/07/2025
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the DENIAL of parole today for a man convicted in an ambush-style killing of CT State Police trooper Russell Bagshaw in the early 1990s. “Good! We joined with law enforcement groups from across America as well as ... Jeff Gordon
02/04/2025
Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the governor announcing that he has little appetite to resume the effort to phase out sales of new gas-powered cars over the next decade. (Related story: https://ctmirror.org/2025/02/03/ned-lamont-ct-electric-vehicles/) “Good. The EV mandate would have crushed already struggling ... Jeff Gordon
Join State Representative Pat Boyd and me tomorrow at Eastford Town Hall. You can also join State Rep. Kurt Vail, Rep Pat Boyd, and me Wednesday at Woodstock Town Hall. ... See MoreSee Less
🚧🚧 CONSTRUCTION ON ROUTE 140 IN ELLINGTON🚧🚧
Alternating Traffic on Route 140 in Ellington near Newell Hill Road beginning March 31, 2025, weather permitting. The purpose of this project is to increase the sight distances on Route 140 (Crystal Lake Road) for the Burbank Road intersection. The project is needed to improve the existing roadway geometry in the area of Newell Hill Road and Burbank Road to improve sightlines.
CTDOT Project No. 0047-0121 was awarded to Guerrera Construction Company, Inc. at a cost of $6,154,385.50 and is scheduled to be completed by November 28, 2025. The project is being administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction - District 1 in Rocky Hill.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
Temporary signals will be installed on Route 140 (Crystal Lake Road) in the area of Newell Hill Road and Burbank Road to implement alternating one way traffic starting on March 31, 2025.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.
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✏️📚Yesterday was a busy day of work at the legislature for me. But the wonderful highlight was welcoming Grade 3 kids from Vernon’s Center Road School to the Capitol, talking with them about what I do as a State Senator, discussing with them how to advocate for things of interest to them, and giving them a first hand tour of the Senate chamber. They especially liked that I have a tradition of a “candy desk”where I sit in the Senate. My colleague State Representative Jaime Foster joined me. Thank you Center Road School for visiting the Capitol!😀 Vernon Public Schools ... See MoreSee Less