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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03/20/2026
“Why now?” Sen. Harding on Attempt to Alter Composition of 54-Year Old Bipartisan Committee
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding his opposition to a bill proposal which would alter the composition of the bipartisan Legislative Regulation Review Committee. “Why are supermajority Democrats doing this? And why now? Established in 1972, the Legislative Regulation Review Committee is the only committee with an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. ... Stephen Harding
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03/20/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement on CT Now #2 in U.S. for Highest Electricity Costs
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Connecticut taking 2nd place for the highest average annual electricity costs in the nation, falling just behind Hawaii, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. “Keep voting for Democrats, Connecticut, and we’ll be number one soon. Amazingly, we ... Stephen Harding
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03/19/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement on 3rd Highest Property Tax Ranking for 3rd Straight Year
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a new report by the Tax Foundation which ranks Connecticut as having the 3rd-highest effective property tax rate in the nation for the 3rd consecutive year. (https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/property-taxes-by-state-county/) “We are holding firm at #3 most unaffordable. Thank supermajority Democrats at the ... Stephen Harding
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03/13/2026
Elections Matter. Arrogant Supermajority CT Democrats are Taking Away Your Freedoms. Sen. Harding Updates WTIC 1080.
CT Senate Republicans · Elections matter. Arrogant supermajority CT Democrats are taking away your freedoms. Sen. Harding updates WTIC 1080.
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03/12/2026
Sen. Harding Statement on Senate Democrats’ Personal Attacks on Sen. Sampson
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Senate Democrat Caucus’s personal attacks on Sen. Rob Sampson. “The Senate Democrats can’t out-debate Sen. Sampson on housing policy matters, so instead they resort to lies, personal attacks and smears of his character. Didn’t these same Democrats just get exposed for falling asleep in the ... Stephen Harding
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03/12/2026
In One Unprecedented “Wicked Wednesday”, Arrogant Supermajority CT Democrats Took Away Freedom of Speech and Citizens’ Rights. Sen. Harding Updates Talk of CT.
CT Senate Republicans · In one unprecedented “Wicked Wednesday”, arrogant supermajority CT Democrats took away freedom of speech and citizens’ rights. Sen. Harding updates Talk of CT.
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03/11/2026
Sen. Harding Statement Regarding Supermajority CT Democrats Voting to Cut Off Public Debate
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding supermajority Democrats voting to cut off public debate. “This is the most disappointing day I have had as a Connecticut state legislator. Elected Democrats at the State Capitol should be disgusted with themselves. The way they have treated the public is so beyond the pale. Any elected ... Stephen Harding
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03/10/2026
CT Senate GOP Statement on Gov’s Proposed “Gas Tax Holiday”
For Immediate Release On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor’s newly proposed “gas tax holiday” which would be included in future “emergency certified” legislation. “Connecticut is unaffordable under one-party Democrat rule. We need all sorts of relief: on property taxes, income taxes, car taxes and electric bills. The ... Stephen Harding
⛽️Connecticut has become one of the least affordable states in the nation under one-party Democratic rule. We rank 2nd in the country for electricity costs and have had the 3rd-highest property taxes for 3 straight years.
State Sen. Stephen Harding joined NBC Connecticut’s Face the Facts with Mike Hydeck to make the case for immediate tax relief, including a suspension of CT’s gas tax. Tune in this Sunday, March 22, at 10:00 a.m. to hear more!
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📢Attention New Milford residents!
CT Paid Leave is hosting two information sessions in partnership with the Town of New Milford on Wednesday, March 25, at 10 am for families and at 1 pm for business owners, both at New Milford Town Hall.
This event is part of CT Paid Leave’s ongoing outreach to municipalities across the state and collaborations with them to raise awareness of the program.
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🚜🌾It was an honor to welcome students from the 30th District to the State Capitol for Agriculture Day! Connecticut’s farmers feed our families, strengthen our economy, and carry on a tradition that defines our state. Connecting young people to the educational opportunities in farming and agriculture is how we ensure that tradition never fades.
Thank you to all of the agricultural students and industry leaders who attended this important day in Hartford!
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