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.
HARTFORD – State Representative Tammy Nuccio, Senator Jeff Gordon, and Rep. Tim Ackert issued the following statement in response to a proposal to open a juvenile detention center in Tolland. “Tolland will not be railroaded. We are unequivocally opposed to the proposed placement of a juvenile detention facility in the currently proposed location in our ... Home
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 ... Home
Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding one of the people charged in the 2023 Bridgeport absentee ballot fraud investigation getting sentenced to 2 years in prison, execution suspended, and 2 years of probation. (https://www.jud2.ct.gov/crdockets/CaseDetailDisp.aspx?source=Pending&Key=2fd636f8-8cdc-4578-89b3-25c5d621829c) “The embarrassing Connecticut headlines will continue for years and years. That’s because one-party rule Connecticut ... Home
CT Senate Republicans · “Meaningful, long-term relief.” Sen. Cicarella updates WICC’s Lisa Wexler on the Senate Republicans’ proposals to save working families thousands of dollars every year.
Sen. Cicarella: Senate Republicans’ Plan Puts Real Money Back in Working Families’ Pockets WATCH the press conference here. HARTFORD, CT — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R–34) and the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a long-term affordability plan aimed at lowering taxes and reducing costs. It would effectively eliminate the car tax for working class ... Home
“Can’t Afford CT…Can’t Afford CT Democrats!” Sen. Sampson: Affordability in Connecticut Is Broken This Plan Fixes the Damage WATCH the press conference here. HARTFORD, CT — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R–16) and the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a structural affordability plan aimed at reversing policies that have made Connecticut one of the most ... Home
HARTFORD, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R–Groton), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, today echoed the affordability plan put forward by Senate Republicans to cut Connecticut’s income tax and provide lasting relief to working families. “This is real money for real people, money they can count on year after year,” said Senator Somers. “It’s not a ... Home
Proposals Would Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of Dollars WATCH the press conference here. HARTFORD – State Senate Republican Leader Pro Tem Henri Martin (R-Bristol) and the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a comprehensive plan that effectively eliminates the car tax for working class families, limits property tax increases, lowers income tax burdens ... Home
“Can’t Afford CT…Can’t Afford CT Democrats!” Sen. Berthel, CT Senate GOP Unveil Plan to Effectively Eliminate the Car Tax for the Working Class, Reduce Electricity Bills & Deliver Working Class Income Tax Relief Proposals Would Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of Dollars WATCH the press conference here. HARTFORD – State Sen. Eric Berthel ... Home
This Presidents’ Day, we honor the presidents whose leadership helped shape our nation and protect the freedoms we hold dear. We reflect on their legacy of service and their enduring commitment to the American people.
Their dedication helped build the nation we are proud to call home and worked to secure a brighter future for generations to come. 🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
Once again, the state is trying to take away local zoning decisions from your town!
This new bill, S.B. 151, would shift zoning power away from our towns and put major housing decisions in the hands of the state. It limits lot sizes, 5 ft. setbacks, design standards, and even what types of homes can be built in single-family zones.
If you believe that you and your community should have control over local zoning, now is the time to speak up.
👀 Remember the nonprofit funding concerns CT Senate Republicans raised this past fall?
We demanded answers — and now the spotlight is growing.
This deep-dive investigation by Inside Investigator expands on the funding network Senate Republicans brought to light and underscores why stronger oversight is needed to protect Connecticut taxpayers.
Because when it comes to nonprofit funding, the candy store is open…and the ones walking away with the sweets seem to be politically connected insiders.
And no… this isn’t “small-ball,” as Gov. Lamont would say. It points to a broader culture of corruption that has taken root under decades of one-party Democrat rule in our state.
We will continue fighting for the transparency, accountability, and oversight the people of Connecticut deserve. ... See MoreSee Less
