
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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03/25/2025
“Excellent news.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Aerospace Biz Expansion
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 ... Stephen Harding
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03/25/2025
“Make Sense To You?” CT Senate GOP Statement on Daycare/Preschool Funding Bill
Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding CT daycare and preschool funding and the Education Committee’s advancement of SB 1. (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-00001-R01-SB.PDF) “From electricity to taxes to early education, CT is unaffordable in so many ways under one-party Democrat rule. Republicans would have been in full support of ... Stephen Harding
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03/25/2025
“The legislature is not a feeding trough.” CT Senate GOP on CSCU Cash Stash
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Henri Martin, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding CSCU amassing more than $600 million, almost 52% of its nearly $1.2 billion operating budget. (https://ctmirror.org/2025/03/25/ct-colleges-universities-cash-reserves/) “The legislature is not a feeding trough. These are hard earned taxpayer dollars that are going to support our university system to educate students. ... Stephen Harding
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03/25/2025
CT Nursing Home Operator Investigation; CT Senate GOP: “Raises Many Questions”
Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jason Perillo and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a nursing home operator in CT accused of not paying back vendors, workers and even patients’ families. (https://www.wfsb.com/2025/03/24/i-team-athena-health-care-systems-accused-not-paying-back-millions-vendors-families/) “The I-Team story raises many questions. Chief among them: How many other refunds are still unpaid? Are state government ... Stephen Harding
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03/24/2025
“The status quo isn’t working.” Sen. Harding Statement on U.S. Department of Education
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Education: “Once again, Democrat politicians in one-party rule CT continue to rush to a microphone to defend a broken education system. The status quo isn’t working. An illiterate student just graduated from Hartford High. Chronic absenteeism in Bridgeport schools is nearly 30 %. ... Stephen Harding
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03/24/2025
CT Senate GOP on Gov’t. OT Spending: “This is a public safety issue”
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 ... Stephen Harding
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03/20/2025
CT Democrats Want: A Mileage Tax, Men in Girls’ Sports, and No Police Pursuits of Violent Felons? Sen. Harding Updates WTIC 1080.
CT Senate Republicans · CT Democrats want: A mileage tax, men in girls’ sports, and no police pursuits of violent felons? Sen. Harding updates WTIC 1080.
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03/20/2025
Future Mileage Tax? CT Senate GOP: “How does THAT make CT more affordable?”
Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the Transportation Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the advancement of a bill (SB1447) which opens the door for a future CT mileage tax. “Years ago, CT residents and job creators spoke out against tolls and defeated the mileage tax idea. But now we ... Stephen Harding
Press Releases
03/19/2025
“Where is the transparency?” CT Senate GOP Statement on State’s Failure to Explain Release of Cannibal Killer
For Immediate Release Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Henri Martin and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement after the Psychiatric Security Review Board failed to meet a Mar. 18 deadline to explain in writing its controversial decision to grant “conditional release” to a man who killed a person with an ax ... Stephen Harding
Celebrating Agriculture Day at the State Capitol! 🌾🚜
Today, I had the privilege of meeting with hardworking farmers, agriculture industry representatives from our district and bright young leaders from the Wamogo FFA and Housatonic Valley AgEd programs. Agriculture is the backbone of our state, and it was inspiring to hear firsthand about the challenges and opportunities facing our farming industry.
Thank you to all who came to the Capitol today to advocate for agriculture! Your voices matter, and I will continue to fight for policies that support our farmers, protect our land, and invest in the future of agriculture. #ctgrown #NationalAgricultureWeek
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Honored to join the Torrington delegation this morning for a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration! We proudly raised the Irish flag and honored Lord Mayor Douglas K. O’Connell. It was a great way to celebrate heritage, community, and tradition! ☘️🇮🇪 ... See MoreSee Less



🍀 🇮🇪Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today, we celebrate Irish heritage, the spirit of community, and the values of resilience and unity. May your day be filled with luck and a touch of green! #stpatricksday ... See MoreSee Less
