


Jason Perillo, elected to the State Senate in 2025, represents Connecticut’s 21st District, which includes Stratford, Seymour, Shelton, and Monroe. He was first elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2007, where he was appointed Deputy House Republican Leader in 2020. Senator Perillo, a lifelong resident of Shelton, he has dedicated his life to serving others and to making his community a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
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02/17/2026
Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Jason Perillo, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding House Bill 5046, An Act Supporting Firefighter and Police Officer Recruitment and Retention. “It’s a good first step. Republicans have been proposing these recruitment and retention policies for years. We must do more to create a climate ... Jason Perillo
02/17/2026
CT Senate Republicans · Want “actual, real, long-term affordability relief”? So do CT Republicans. Sen. Perillo updates WICC’s Paul Pacelli.
02/13/2026
Sen. John A. Kissel, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Jason Perillo, and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding a report released by Disability Rights Connecticut and the state Office of the Child Advocate which is recommending that the state Department of Education provide more oversight of out-of-state special education schools where Connecticut students ... Jason Perillo
02/10/2026
“Can’t Afford CT… …Can’t Afford CT Democrats!” CT Senate GOP Unveils Plan to Effectively Eliminate the Car Tax for the Working Class, Reduce Electricity Bills and Deliver Working Class Income Tax Relief Proposals Would Permanently Reduce Burdens by Thousands of Dollars (WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE.) The Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a comprehensive ... Jason Perillo
02/02/2026
Several members of the CT Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement regarding the release of documents by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) which highlight how PURA may have ignored or bent state laws under the leadership of its former chairman Marissa Gillett in order to manipulate the outcome of proceedings. (https://www.courant.com/2026/02/01/ct-agency-discloses-once-concealed-records-that-shed-light-on-fight-with-utilities-what-they-show/) “Better ... Jason Perillo
01/27/2026
Several CT Senate Republicans issued the following statement regarding the December 2025 employment report. (https://www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi/laborsit.pdf) “Where’s the economic growth? It’s apparently not here in deep blue Connecticut. We lost 2,200 jobs in 2025. Our labor force is declining by tens of thousands of people. And our healthcare jobs? Anemic growth there, even as the rest ... Jason Perillo
01/21/2026
Several Senate Republicans, including Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Ryan Fazio, Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Eric Berthel, and Sen. Jason Perillo today issued the following statement regarding the blocked sale of Aquarion Water Company: “A ‘costly loser’. That’s what Attorney General Tong called this atrocious backroom deal which will bring about a tsunami of endless water ... Jason Perillo
01/16/2026
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) strongly urges the Office of the Attorney General to appeal a Connecticut judge’s ruling that overturned state regulators’ decision to deny the Aquarion Water merger. This ruling comes months after the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) voted to deny the acquisition of Aquarion Water Company by the ... Jason Perillo
01/02/2026
Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Human Services Committee, issued the following statement regarding the nearly 3,000 complaints to the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) from different homecare workers across the state, alleging they aren’t getting properly paid. “I just had a productive meeting with DSS Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves. In the meeting, ... Jason Perillo
Connecticut is facing a mental health crisis, and our current laws need to catch up. 📢🏥
Right now, many social workers, psychologists, and other professionals are stretched thin because reimbursement rates haven't kept pace with the growing need for care. By fighting for fair legislation, we’re not just helping providers, we’re ensuring that when a neighbor reaches out for help, there is a professional there to answer the call.
Investing in our mental health workforce is an investment in a stronger, healthier Connecticut. Let’s get this right. 🤝🏼
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🖼️ I recently visited The Glass Source Stained Glass Studio & Gallery in Seymour, and I’m so impressed by their business. After 50+ years in Shelton, they moved to Seymour in 2017 and continue their incredible work restoring and preserving stained and leaded glass, plus creating beautiful custom designs.
They also offer retail glass supplies, hands-on learning opportunities, and a gallery filled with artwork from local Connecticut artisans.
If you love craftsmanship, history, and supporting local creatives, this spot is a must visit. 💛
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