PROUDLY SERVING THE 18TH DISTRICT
State Senator Heather Somers
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
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.
"Together, we can bridge divides and build a brighter future for all Connecticut families."
As we look to a new year ahead in 2026, what are your top three resolutions for this new year of opportunity?
Proud to share a new law that I advocated for will soon take effect and open the door for expanded drone use for farming in CT!
Why is this important for our hardworking farmers across the state, including right here in SE CT?
This law will enable the use of automation for monitoring crops, applying seed, fertilizer, and treatments with precision through agricultural drones.
It’s a new tool that helps to modernize how we grow and sustain our local food supply.
In all, it’s a bipartisan law that supports innovation, boosts productivity, and strengthens the long-term viability of the family farms that are a vital part of our area’s economy and way of life.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/ct-new-drone-law-farmers-technology-agriculture-21230072.php