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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2025 HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) today applauded the Senate’s bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 1426, An Act Making Changes to the Firefighters Cancer Relief Program, calling it a critical advancement in protecting the health and well-being of Connecticut’s firefighters and their families. The legislation expands the ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – Two important land conveyance bills affecting Newtown are now moving forward for public input. Following a recent Government Oversight Committee meeting, both proposals have been officially raised and are scheduled for a public hearing on Monday, May 5, 2025. Senate Bill 1562 – AN ACT CHANGING THE AUTHORIZED USE OF A PARCEL ... Home
Lamont Tells AFSCME: As Long as I’m Governor, the Raises Will Keep Coming By Meghan Portfolio Yankee Institute April 28 , 2025 Gov. Ned Lamont made a special guest appearance at the AFSCME Council 4 Biennial Conference this weekend, pledging continued support for public-sector unions along with another round of wage increases. While the governor ... Home
Today at the State Capitol, I was deeply honored to stand alongside brave advocates, devoted families, and community leaders for Autism Awareness Day — all united by a profound purpose: to lift every voice, to open every door, and to ensure individuals on the autism spectrum have the support and opportunity to live full, independent ... Home
For Immediate Release Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education announcing that it will not seek to extend Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Chancellor Terrence Cheng’s contract beyond its current end date of June 30, 2026, and that starting July 1, 2025, Chancellor Cheng ... Home
For Immediate Release Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the recent street takeover in Ansonia involving between 50 and 100 people where at least one person surrounded a police car, jumped on the hood and threw objects at the vehicle. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn5124b25Nw ) “Another day, another street takeover in Connecticut. Endangering and victimizing ... Home
For Immediate Release Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Connecticut ratepayers paying more than $1 billion annually in public benefits charges to pay for government mandates and programs through their electric bills. (https://insideinvestigator.org/ct-ratepayers-paying-over-1-billion-per-year-in-public-benefits-charges/) “There’s a hidden billion-dollar tax on Connecticut ratepayers’ bills. That’s ‘billion’ with a ‘B’, and it’s a big factor in ... Home
HARTFORD, CT — State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) last night voted NO on Senate Bill 1246 with substitute language from the Democratic legislative majority, voicing strong opposition to the controversial tax-and-revenue package that includes a capital gains surcharge, significant off-budget spending, and a troubling departure from Connecticut’s hard-won fiscal discipline. “This bill raises taxes, breaks ... Home
It was a great day of advocacy at the State Capitol!
🧩Our Senators were proud to welcome passionate advocates, loving families, and community leaders for Autism Awareness Advocacy Day. This year’s event focused on supporting individuals on the autism spectrum as they navigate major life transitions like school, independent living, and employment.
🐧We also had some special guests that made a splash waddling through the halls— Mystic Aquarium’s penguins! Their annual Penguin Day event helped spotlight the aquarium’s incredible rescue program, which works to save, rehabilitate, and release marine animals in need along the Northeast coastline. ... See MoreSee Less
“So, he still will have a $442,187 a year state-taxpayer funded job, just with a different job title? Gov. Lamont should have demanded that resignation.
Instead, the Governor has kept Chancellor Cheng on the state payroll making nearly half a million dollars.
In doing so, Gov. Lamont continues to minimize the culture of ethical lapses, scandals and mismanagement in his administration as mere ‘small ball’. ”
The embattled leader of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system will be removed from his position, beginning July 1, according to a release from CSCU.
