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, CT—State Senator Heather Somers (R—Groton) voted to advance Senate Bill 268, An Act Authorizing the Comptroller to Withhold Payment for Violations of the Prevailing Wage Statutes. “This legislation strengthens accountability and helps ensure that workers are paid fairly for the work they do,” said Sen. Somers. “In our region—home to thousands of skilled tradespeople, ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s recent announcement regarding education funding and the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula: “I have been a long-time advocate for increased ECS funding, and I have continued to step up to work on it for our communities. Over the ... Home
Wallingford– State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) today joined federal, state, and local leaders in recognizing Novel Aero and its President & CEO, Yoganandan “Yogi” Tharinibalan, as the 2026 National Small Business Exporter of the Year, an honor presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration during National Small Business Week. The event, held at Novel Aero’s ... Home
State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) convened state and local officials, environmental advocates, and regulators on April 10 to discuss a path forward to create a memorial garden on a small parcel of land adjacent to the Easton Congregational Church, while preserving the surrounding watershed. The proposed pollinator garden would honor the late Eunice Hanson, a ... Home
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) highlighted today’s Appropriations Committee vote to move forward with continued efforts he has been working on to increase state Education Cost Sharing funding for public education. “I have been focused on getting more state support for public education,” said Sen. Gordon. “State government has not done enough ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement today regarding the CT House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of earmark reform legislation. “We have this culture of corruption in which the ‘candy store’ is open. Tens of millions of taxpayers’ dollars go out the door every year to politically connected groups. Minimal to no transparency or oversight ... Home
🩺As Connecticut’s affordability crisis grows by the day, Democrats continue making decisions that push our state further away from being business-friendly.
Last week, they voted against a bill that would have allowed businesses to pool together to offer more affordable health plans for employees, despite support from local businesses, chambers of commerce, and nonprofits.
CBIA President Chris DiPentima released this statement following the vote:
“There’s simply no excuse for this kind of misinformation to prevent a meaningful option for employers to do the right thing by their employees. At a time when employers are being forced to choose between raising prices, cutting staff, reducing benefits, or dropping coverage, the time to act is now. And for those legislators who say they support small businesses and their employees but voted against the bill, it’s clear their actions do not match their words.” ... See MoreSee Less
CT Senate Democrats continue to push their radical agenda by yet again championing legislation (S.B. 195) to create so-called “safe” drug use sites in Connecticut. This bill promotes the use of illegal substances instead of offering real support and resources for those battling addiction. Even the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services does not support this proposal.
Connecticut needs meaningful solutions that prioritize recovery and accountability, not government-sanctioned substance abuse. ... See MoreSee Less
