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.
North Haven — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) and State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R–North Haven) joined local officials and residents on Feb. 21 for the “Renovation Celebration” at the North Haven Memorial Library, highlighting the completion of the library’s newly upgraded space. Sen. Cicarella secured the $500,000 Connecticut State Library Construction Grant that made the ... Home
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding today blasted legislative Democrats for pushing through Monday, Feb. 23 public hearings and committee business despite the blizzard, the closure of the State Capitol and the governor’s emergency declaration. “Ridiculous. Disrespectful. Arrogance. This shows what supermajority Democrats think of Connecticut residents. During this blizzard emergency, ... Home
Sen. Cicarella & GOP Lawmakers Call for CT Government’s ‘Candy Store’ to Close Calls for Transparency and Accountability Reforms to Protect Taxpayers (Watch the press conference here.) HARTFORD — State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R–34) joined House and Senate Republican leaders call for a legislative package aimed at ending what lawmakers describe as a “culture of ... Home
Sen. Sampson Joins Senate & House Republicans Calling for Connecticut Government’s ‘Candy Store’ to Close Unveil Anti-Corruption, Accountability Solutions to Combat Waste, Fraud and Abuse (Watch the press conference here.) HARTFORD — State Sen. Rob Sampson (R–16) joined fellow Senate and House Republicans today in unveiling legislative proposals aimed at delivering accountability, preventing fraud and ... Home
Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding CT Senate Democrats’ priority bill proposals. “Supermajority Democrats repeatedly cited Connecticut’s ‘affordability crisis’ today. Wait a second. They created the affordability crisis! Meanwhile, the Senate Republican plan will save working class families thousands of dollars a year, every year. Earlier today, Republicans predicted Senate Democrats would ... Home
House & Senate Republicans Call for CT Government’s ‘Candy Store’ to Close Unveil Anti-Corruption, Accountability Solutions to Combat Waste, Fraud and Abuse (Watch the press conference here.) Saying that “Connecticut government’s ‘Candy Store’ must close,” Senate and House Republicans today unveiled legislative proposals aimed at delivering accountability, preventing fraud and waste, and rooting out what ... Home
On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Connecticut being ranked as having the 3rd highest property taxes in the country. (https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-highest-and-lowest-property-taxes/11585) “We are holding firm at #3 most unaffordable. Nothing is changing. And nothing will change until we have more balance at the State Capitol. Republicans have ... Home
Tomorrow, the Senate is being called in to vote on an “emergency” bill.
The real emergency? It’s not what’s in the bill…It’s Connecticut’s affordability crisis.
Instead, Democrats are prioritizing giving out more money to politically connected groups and reviving bills that were filibustered or vetoed last session.
Public hearings. Committee votes. Open debate. Those steps exist for a reason. But under one-party rule, Democrats are using their supermajority power to sidestep the legislative process, limit debate, and fast-track sweeping legislation without proper public scrutiny. ... See MoreSee Less
CT Senate GOP statement blasting legislative Democrats for pushing through Monday, Feb. 23, public hearings and committee business despite the blizzard, the closure of the State Capitol, and the governor’s emergency declaration. ... See MoreSee Less
