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08/22/2025

CT Senate GOP: New Questions Arise Re: Adrian Peeler Clemency

Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers, and Sen. Rob Sampson are raising new questions about former President Joe Biden’s Jan. 17 grant of clemency to Adrian Peeler, a Bridgeport man who was serving a 35-year sentence for conspiracy to commit murder involving the killing of an 8-year-old witness and his mother. Government watchdog The Oversight ... E-Newsletters

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08/21/2025

Fairfield National Little League Remarkable Efforts Lead to US Championship Game in Little League World Series

Fairfield National Little League Team: Caring and Working Together to Make a Dream Come True Statement from State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) on the Fairfield National Little League Remarkable Efforts in the Little League World Series: “What an incredible journey it has been for our Fairfield National Little League team! These remarkable young athletes have ... E-Newsletters

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08/21/2025

CT Senate GOP Statement on Resolution Requiring CTECS to Report Regularly to State

Sen. Eric Berthel, Ranking Senator on the Education Committee, Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Human Services Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the Connecticut Board of Education’s adoption of a resolution to address violations of federal and state law by the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, after the ... E-Newsletters

Press Releases

08/21/2025

Sen. Gordon’s Letter to the Department of Insurance Concerning Proposed Health Insurance Rate Increases

July 30th, 2025 Re: Opposition to 2026 Health Insurance Rate Hikes Dear Commissioners, As both a physician and a State Senator representing northeastern Connecticut, I am writing to express my strong concern about the proposed 2026 health insurance rate increases currently under review by the Department. These increases—averaging 17.8% for individual plans and 13.1% for ... E-Newsletters

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08/20/2025

Sens. Berthel & Harding Statement on Restoration of Bus Service for Bridgeport Public Schools students

Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the restoration of bus service for Bridgeport Public Schools students. “Good news. On Aug. 9, we wrote to the State Department of Education to express concerns about the Bridgeport school system increasing the distance some students must walk to school by half ... E-Newsletters

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08/20/2025

Sens. Harding & Sampson Statement on Successful ICE Sting in CT Targeting Violent Criminals

For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Rob Sampson today issued the following statement regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston arresting 65 illegal aliens during a four-day operation in Connecticut dubbed “Operation Broken Trust.” The sting targeted transnational organized crime, gangs and egregious offenders. Among the 65 arrested, 29 had been convicted or charged in the ... E-Newsletters

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08/20/2025

Sens. Harding & Sampson Statement on CT’s Response to DOJ Re: “Sanctuary Policies”

Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont’s response to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi regarding the state’s “sanctuary policies”. (Click here for the letter.) “Gov. Lamont really, really doesn’t want the term ‘sanctuary state’ applied to Connecticut. And he’s right. The term ‘supersanctuary’ state is more appropriate ... E-Newsletters

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08/19/2025

CT Senate GOP Statement Condemning Death Threats Rep. Paris Has Received

For Immediate Release On behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding death threats Rep. Corey Paris (D- Stamford) has received. “There must be zero tolerance for these threats. Violence and threats of violence are never acceptable. There is no place for this, it has to stop, we condemn ... E-Newsletters

Events

08/19/2025

North Haven Senior Center Meet & Greet

Featuring: State Senator Paul Cicarella & State Representative Dave Yaccarino