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State Senator John A. Kissel

State Senator John A. Kissel

Chief Deputy Republican Leader

John A. Kissel, serving his 16th term, represents Connecticut’s 7th District. He is the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee and the Regulation Review Committee. He is also a member of the General Law Committee. For many years, John has been a leading advocate for seniors and has been recognized for his support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, safe housing and healthcare. He is also active in numerous civic organizations in his current hometown of Enfield.

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"Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you."
– Senator John A. Kissel

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01/30/2025

Sens. Kissel & Harding Statement on Proposed Hate Crime Legislation

Sen. John A. Kissel and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the governor’s proposed hate crime legislation. “Connecticut has been a national leader in creating strong hate crime laws, and we must continue to take a strong stand. These outrageous and cowardly actions must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. ... John A. Kissel 

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01/08/2025

Sen. Kissel Statement on the Opening Day of the CT General Assembly’s 2025 Session

Sen. John A. Kissel Statement on the Opening Day of the CT General Assembly’s 2025 Session: “It is such an honor to serve the community I love and to help make people’s lives better. At the State Capitol, I will continue to be a faithful watchdog of your precious tax dollars and rights. Our constituent ... John A. Kissel 

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10/10/2024

Senator John A. Kissel Promotes Road Safety, Encourages Police Resources for Stronger Enforcement

HARTFORD – Following a recent spike in reckless driving incidents across Connecticut, including several drivers being stopped after traveling more than 100 mph, Senator Kissel, Ranking Senator on the Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: “I am hearing from many constituents that they have serious concerns for the safety of our roads. We cannot have ... John A. Kissel 

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10/03/2024

Senator John A. Kissel Celebrates the Effective Date of Youth Vaping Awareness Bill

HARTFORD – Senator John A. Kissel announced that as of this Tuesday, October 1st, the Youth Vaping Awareness Bill has officially gone into effect, marking a significant step forward in the fight against youth vaping in Connecticut. This legislation mandates that vendors of electronic nicotine delivery products, also known as “vapes,” must complete educational programs ... John A. Kissel 

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09/24/2024

CT Senate GOP: Largest Fake Pill Seizure in State History Highlights Need to Review Penalties

Sen. Heather Somers, Ranking Senator on the Public Health Committee, Sen. Jeff Gordon, member of the Public Health Committee, Sen. John A. Kissel, Ranking Senator on the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Paul Cicarella, Ranking Senator on the Public Safety and Security Committee and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the largest seizure of counterfeit ... John A. Kissel 

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09/24/2024

Senator John A. Kissel Applauds CIF Funding for Town of Windsor Locks

$771,312 in Community Investment Fund (CIF) dollars have been allocated to the Town of Windsor Locks, which will be considered at today’s CIF meeting. This funding will be used for infrastructure upgrades to support the Windsor Locks Transit-Oriented Development project. The project will activate a 122-unit multi-phase project located at 255 Main St, bringing much-needed ... John A. Kissel 

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08/30/2024

Sens. Harding & Kissel on DOC Audit: Taxpayer $$ Must be Returned

CT Dept. of Correction overpaid worker $163,000 in unearned comp time, new audit finds By Bill Cummings, Investigative Reporter CT Insider The Connecticut Department of Correction mistakenly paid an employee $163,000 in unearned compensatory time, doling out the money in 54 consecutive biweekly payments, according to a new state audit. The audit, released Thursday, also ... John A. Kissel 

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08/29/2024

Senator John A. Kissel Statement on Governor Lamont’s Nomination for Chief Justice

Senator John A. Kissel issued the following statement today pertaining to Governor Lamont’s nomination of the Honorable Raheem L. Mullins to serve as Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. “Justice Mullins has a long career of excellence in Connecticut’s judicial arena, and he is a terrific selection for Chief Justice. I wish him well ... John A. Kissel 

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08/29/2024

Sen. Kissel & Harding Statement on DOC Audit

Sen. John A. Kissel, Ranking Senator on the Judiciary Committee and Sen. Republican Leader Stephen Harding issued the following statement on the state’s audit of the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC). “The report found a DOC employee that opted for an annual $3,032 holiday compensatory time payment erroneously received 54 bi-weekly payments totaling $163,729. DOC ... John A. Kissel 

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John A. Kissel
4 days ago
John A. Kissel

Attended the Trinity Health/Johnson Memorial Hospital legislative breakfast with Rep. Carol Hall and Rep. Jaime Foster. We were there to listen and learn from hospital leaders about the challenges they face and their commitment to our region—like the new $52 million Hazard Ave. facility opening this spring. ... See MoreSee Less

Attended the Trinity Health/Johnson Memorial Hospital legislative breakfast with Rep. Carol Hall and Rep. Jaime Foster. We were there to listen and learn from hospital leaders about the challenges they face and their commitment to our region—like the new $52 million Hazard Ave. facility opening this spring.Image attachmentImage attachment
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🎥 Watch my response to Governor Lamont’s budget address from yesterday! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago
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Exciting news! Today, we’re kicking off a brand new weekly video series where I’ll be bringing you updates straight from the Capitol in Hartford.

My goal is to keep the wonderful people of the 7th District informed about what’s happening in state government and how it affects you. Stay tuned each week for the latest news, insights, and updates!

Let me know what topics you’d like to hear about in future videos! ... See MoreSee Less

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