State Senator Eric Berthel
State Senator Eric Berthel
Chief Deputy Republican Leader
Eric Berthel was elected to his fifth term representing the 32nd Senate District in 2024. He is the Republican Ranking Member on the legislature’s Banking, Education, and Executive & Legislative Nominations Committees. He is also a co-chair of the Legislative Internship Committee and serves on the Appropriations Committee and the legislature’s newly formed Select Committee on Special Education.
Eric is extensively committed to public school education and ensuring that we are always doing what is in the best interest of the children of Connecticut. He has also been recognized for his pro-business/small business advocacy and his support of important initiatives in health care, banking, and law enforcement.
Great to see The Talk of Connecticut’s Gary Byron IN the district at the Woodbury Firefighters’ Carnival! We did a live broadcast on The Whale 102.9. If you haven’t already, come down to the carnival before it ends tonight with the fireworks show at 9:15— admission is free and any profit goes towards the volunteer department’s equipment purchases.
Gates open at 6 PM!
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Generation Power CT (formerly Operation Fuel) has opened the first application window for their Emergency Energy Assistance Program. The program provides eligible residents with up to $500 toward energy bills, and applications are accepted online from September 1–15.
GPCT operates fuel banks across the state where residents can get help completing the application, and they’ve also partnered with Veterans Legal Services to offer dedicated Assistance Support Centers for veterans.
Please use GPCT as a resource if you are in need, and my office is always available to help you with the process if needed.
With the overall cost of living being so high in Connecticut from sales, property, and income taxes along with the some of the highest electric rates in the U.S., I will continue to fight for proposals that make our state more affordable.
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Proud to be named a 2026 “Affordability Champion” by CBIA with a 100% pro-business voting record.
Supporting our local businesses and making Connecticut more affordable go hand in hand. When businesses can grow, they create jobs, invest in our communities, and expand opportunities for families. They are an economic engine. In fact, small biz makes up more than 75% of this economic engine in CT. These are our local businesses on Main Street in every town.
I’ll continue to offer ideas to lower costs, boost our workforce, and make Connecticut a place where families and businesses can stay and thrive.
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