

Heather Somers, elected in 2016, represents Connecticut’s 18th district. She is a Chief Deputy Senate Republican Leader and serves as Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee and the Appropriations Committee. Heather has been recognized as a champion of important initiatives in health care, tourism, mental health, senior housing and elder care. She is also a former councilwoman and mayor in her native Groton.
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02/07/2025
CT Senate Republicans · Sen. Somers on 94.9 FM “What are Democrats doing for the people of CT? They aren’t listening.”
02/07/2025
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the DENIAL of parole today for a man convicted in an ambush-style killing of CT State Police trooper Russell Bagshaw in the early 1990s. “Good! We joined with law enforcement groups from across America as well as ... Heather Somers
02/05/2025
Senator Heather Somers (R—Groton), Ranking Member on the Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding Governor Lamont’s budget address: “This feels very much like a maintenance budget. I do not see many new initiatives, but I do see some new ways to work around our fiscal guardrails. My warning would be that working around those ... Heather Somers
02/04/2025
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Heather Somers issued the following statement regarding Senate Democrats’ comments on the Senate Republican tax relief plan: “They must have watched a different press conference. The only things in this plan are tax REDUCTIONS: Something CT Senate Democrats are obviously not interested in. Hey, CT Senate Democrats: ... Heather Somers
01/08/2025
Sen. Heather Somers’ Opening Day Statement “Today at the State Capitol, I was honored to be sworn-in for a new two-year term as State Senator representing 100,000 people in the 18th Senate District. Watch my remarks in the Senate Chamber here: http://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=24051&jump=1:38:13 After each chamber finished its opening business, Governor Ned Lamont delivered his annual ... Heather Somers
12/12/2024
Audit: CT Port Authority failed to seek bids, properly purchase supplies By Bill Cummings Investigative Reporter Hearst CT The Connecticut Port Authority failed to seek bids for a marketing vendor and improperly purchased a variety of services and supplies, a new state audit found. “The authority could not explain why it did not solicit the ... Heather Somers
12/06/2024
Hartford Courant The Connecticut audit found internal control deficiencies, instances of noncompliance with laws, regulations, or policies, and a need for improvement in practices and procedures that warrant management’s attention. That is according to the Connecticut Auditors of Public Accounts, in reference to the Connecticut Port Authority, a quasi-public agency, for the fiscal years ended ... Heather Somers
12/06/2024
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Henri Martin, and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the recent state audit of the Connecticut Port Authority. “Multiple internal control deficiencies. Lack of key documentation. Questions involving millions of taxpayers’ dollars. And that’s just from this year’s audit findings. How – and why – does this keep ... Heather Somers
11/21/2024
State Sen. Heather Somers issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell. “I am heartbroken by the passing of Gov. M. Jodi Rell, a truly remarkable leader whose courage and grace left a lasting mark on our state. She navigated a challenging political landscape with strength and conviction, inspiring ... Heather Somers
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Honored to recognize K9 Luna at the Capitol for her outstanding work protecting Connecticut’s natural resources! #K9Luna #ConservationHeroes ... See MoreSee Less