


John A. Kissel, serving his 16th term, represents Connecticut’s 7th District. He is the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee and the Regulation Review Committee. He is also a member of the General Law Committee. For many years, John has been a leading advocate for seniors and has been recognized for his support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, safe housing and healthcare. He is also active in numerous civic organizations in his current hometown of Enfield.
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04/14/2026
03/12/2026
Enfield, CT – Sen. John A. Kissel (R–Enfield) issued the following statement on the death of an incarcerated individual at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield: “I was very troubled to learn of the death of an incarcerated individual early this morning at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. My understanding is that correctional staff responded to ... John A. Kissel
02/13/2026
Sen. John A. Kissel, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Jason Perillo, and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding a report released by Disability Rights Connecticut and the state Office of the Child Advocate which is recommending that the state Department of Education provide more oversight of out-of-state special education schools where Connecticut students ... John A. Kissel
01/27/2026
Several CT Senate Republicans issued the following statement regarding the December 2025 employment report. (https://www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi/laborsit.pdf) “Where’s the economic growth? It’s apparently not here in deep blue Connecticut. We lost 2,200 jobs in 2025. Our labor force is declining by tens of thousands of people. And our healthcare jobs? Anemic growth there, even as the rest ... John A. Kissel
12/20/2025
Disability Rights Connecticut released a report following an investigation into sexual misconduct at Connecticut’s only prison for women. It’s a 27-page report highlighting alarming problems if not corrected will only allow the problem to continue at a high rate, according to the civil rights agency. To discuss the report, we spoke with state Senator John ... John A. Kissel
12/16/2025
Sen. John A. Kissel, (R-Enfield), Ranking Senator on the Judiciary Committee, today issued the following statement regarding an investigation by a federally mandated civil rights agency which found an “alarming” amount of sexual misconduct at Connecticut’s only prison for women. (DRCT+Report+on+Sexual+Abuse+at+York+Correctional+Institution+Dec+16+2025.pdf) “This report contains very serious findings and allegations against the Department of Correction. One ... John A. Kissel
12/02/2025
Sen. John A. Kissel, Ranking Senator on the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Paul Cicarella and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Dec. 1 assault of an Osborn Correctional Institution Correction Officer by an incarcerated individual. “The injured Officer and her family are in our thoughts, and we send gratitude as she recovers from ... John A. Kissel
11/03/2025
CT Senate Republicans · On Halloween, Sen. Kissel called in to The Talk of CT to discuss north central CT, the upcoming Special Session, and your tax dollars.
It was great spending time at Suffield on the Green and connecting with so many wonderful members of the community. Events like this are a great reminder of the strong sense of community and tradition that makes Suffield such a special place.
A special thank you to Bill Zimmerman, John LeDoux, Michael Alexopoulos, and Judge Berry Armata. I appreciate all you do for the Suffield community!
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I was honored to join the Enfield community and Enfield Fire District No. 1 at the 9/11 Memorial Tribute Garden to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
We gathered to remember the lives lost that day, honor the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and recognize all those who have continued to serve and protect our communities.
The memorial serves as an important reminder that we must never forget the lives lost and the courage shown in the days that followed.
Never forget. 🇺🇸
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I had the pleasure of visiting the educational pocket meadow with the Friends of Granby Wildflower Meadow. It was amazing to see the work being done to promote native plants, support pollinators, and educate our community about the importance of protecting our natural environment.
A special thank you to President Aubrey Schulz for taking the time to speak with me and share more about this wonderful project. It is always inspiring to see local residents making a difference right here in our community!
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