Welcome to the Connecticut Senate Republican Office!
Our mission is to promote conservative values, strengthen communities, and build a better future for all. Leading through a lens of intention and compassion, we advocate for policies that drive economic growth, protect individual freedoms, and ensure a government that serves the people.
Meet Our State Senators
Our State Senators are dedicated leaders, each bringing their unique expertise to advance common sense policies, strengthen our communities, and build a brighter future for Connecticut.
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding two state troopers who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a vehicle on Interstate 91 in Enfield after responding to a crash on Thursday morning. “We pray for these troopers and for their swift recovery. Our ... Home
Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Connecticut’s scores in CNBC’s rank America’s Top States for Business (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/10/americas-top-states-for-business.html), which annually ranks all 50 states on 135 metrics in 10 broad categories of competitiveness. “Connecticut ranks below average in cost of doing business. That is ... Home
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2025 GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS SB 10 INTO LAW: SENATOR HWANG PRAISES BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY HARTFORD, CT – In a major step forward for healthcare reform in Connecticut, Governor Ned Lamont today ceremoniously signed Senate Bill 10, An Act Concerning Health Insurance and Patient Protection, into ... Home
By David Krechevsky Hartford Business Journal July 9, 2025 A group of senate Republicans has sent a letter to a state official raising concerns about a requirement included in the state budget that extends Connecticut’s prevailing wage law to offsite custom fabrication for public works projects. The letter, dated July 8, was sent electronically by ... Home
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the University of Pennsylvania agreeing to remove any records, titles or recognitions “misappropriated by male athletes allowed to compete in female categories” and agreeing to send personalized apology letters to affected female swimmers. (http://www.ed.gov/about/news/speech/secretary-mcmahon-remarks-upenn-resolution-agreement) “We celebrate the ... Home
Tuesday, July 8 will be the next court appearance for the Waterbury stepmother accused of imprisoning and torturing her stepson for over two decades, and Senate Republican lawmakers are asking the Connecticut Department of Children and Families to provide an update on its investigation. Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, and ... Home
Sen. Rob Sampson, Ranking Senator on the Government Oversight Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding, Ranking Senator on the Environment Committee issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Lamont today saying he wants to “get rid of the oil-based furnaces” and that PURA Chair Marissa Gillett needs to be “very transparent on what happened with ... Home
Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement: “Through the media, Gov. Lamont on June 30 advised PURA Chair Marissa Gillett to ‘stop talking to the press’. Wow. That’s quite a message to a top public official. Gov. Lamont also on June 30 admitted to not having spoken to ... Home
In 1999, Adrian Peeler brutally shot and killed Karen Clarke and her 8-year-old son. Today, thanks to clemency granted by President Joe Biden during his final days in office, Peeler is a free man—an unacceptable outcome that has sparked rightful outrage across our state, leaving more questions than answers.
As an advocate for victims and their families, we stand firm in opposing this decision. Connecticut Senate Republicans continue to raise our voices to demand that the voices of victims’ families be prioritized. The Clarke family has made it clear: Adrian Peeler is the worst kind of criminal and should never be allowed back into any community.
This release isn’t just about one man’s freedom; it’s about protecting the safety of our communities and ensuring that justice remains a guiding principle.
It’s time to take action and make sure that violent criminals like Peeler never have the chance to harm another family.
👎 10 years of failed Democrat leadership in CT = higher gas prices, groceries, electricity bills, and living costs. Connecticut families are paying the price and deserve better!
“The least we could do is provide the taxpayers with an honest budget, and we haven’t even done that. It’s eventually going to lead us to a problem when we’re not going to be able to solve it.” - State Sen. Stephen Harding
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