“Why now?” Sen. Harding on Attempt to Alter Composition of 54-Year Old Bipartisan Committee

Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding his opposition to a bill proposal which would alter the composition of the bipartisan Legislative Regulation Review Committee. “Why are supermajority Democrats doing this? And why now? Established in 1972, the Legislative Regulation Review Committee is the only committee with an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. ... Home

CT Senate GOP Statement on CT Now #2 in U.S. for Highest Electricity Costs

On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Connecticut taking 2nd place for the highest average annual electricity costs in the nation, falling just behind Hawaii, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. “Keep voting for Democrats, Connecticut, and we’ll be number one soon. Amazingly, we ... Home

CT Senate GOP Statement on 3rd Highest Property Tax Ranking for 3rd Straight Year

On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a new report by the Tax Foundation which ranks Connecticut as having the 3rd-highest effective property tax rate in the nation for the 3rd consecutive year. (https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/property-taxes-by-state-county/) “We are holding firm at #3 most unaffordable. Thank supermajority Democrats at the ... Home

Sen. Berthel Opposes Education Committee Approval of Controversial Homeschool Legislation

Watch Sen. Berthel’s remarks here.   State Sen. Eric Berthel (R-Watertown), ranking member of the Education Committee, today opposed the committee’s approval of a controversial homeschool bill that drew hundreds of families to the Capitol last week to testify against the measure during a nearly 20-hour emotional public hearing.   “I continue to echo the ... Home

“CT parents’ rights education bill draws concern: ‘demonization of teachers’” (Hartford Courant)

As published in the Hartford Courant:   A bill designed to bolster parents’ rights to know what’s being taught in their children’s classroom has teachers worrying that the action would result in their lesson plans being policed and teachers being unfairly targeted. The Education Committee on Monday voted in favor of SB 308, requiring local and regional boards ... Home

Sen. Cicarella Applauds Advancement of Government Accountability and Transparency Initiatives

Hartford — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) today applauded the Government Oversight Committee’s advancement of several key government accountability measures aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and the responsible use of taxpayer dollars. The legislation includes: S.B. 248 — An Act Concerning a Study of Reestablishing the Duties, Responsibilities, and Staffing of the Legislative Program Review ... Home

Sen. Cicarella Applauds Advancement of Key Public Safety Legislation

Hartford— State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) today applauded the Public Safety Committee’s advancement of several key measures, marking important progress toward strengthening community safety and supporting Connecticut’s first responders. Among the bills moving forward is S.B. 367: An Act Establishing a Working Group to Study Roadside Safety Concerns Associated with Wreckers and Towing and Recovery ... Home

“Yet another hefty CT tax hike?” Sen. Harding Updates WICC on Supermajority Democrats’ Latest Effort to Make CT Even More Unaffordable.

Sen. Sampson: Democrats Distract from Election Integrity While Opposing Voter ID

Hartford — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) issued the following statement today in response to a press conference held by Sen. Mae Flexer and Rep. Matt Blumenthal regarding election legislation before the Connecticut Government Administration and Elections Committee. “Today’s press conference appears to be another attempt by Connecticut Democrats to distract voters with outlandish claims ... Home