State Senator Paul Cicarella
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Paul Cicarella, elected in 2020, represents Connecticut’s 34th District. He is named the leading Republican on the legislature’s General Law and Public Safety and Security Committees, and returns on the Regulations Review, Veterans and Military Affairs, and Judiciary Committees. He also serves on the legislature’s newly formed Government Oversight Committee and the Joint Committee on Legislative Management.
Paul is a small business owner, retired corrections officer and youth sports coach with a record of championing important initiatives focused on families, law enforcement, safety and security.
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12/28/2024
CT Senate GOP Statement on North Haven Street Takeover
Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the street takeover that took place in North Haven early this morning. “It’s the latest example of a large-scale problem in CT. It’s chaos. Republicans believe state government must create stiffer deterrents to this lawlessness. This will obviously keep ... Paul Cicarella
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12/16/2024
CT Senate GOP: Drones Situation Merits Urgency, Transparency, Federal Resources
Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Tony Hwang, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the need for more law enforcement resources to be dedicated to CT and the Northeast to investigate unmanned aircraft. “This unsettling drone activity is becoming increasingly more widespread. In Fairfield. On the CT-MA border. This situation clearly ... Paul Cicarella
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12/11/2024
CT Senate GOP Statement Regarding NJ Unauthorized Drone Activity
Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Jeff Gordon, Sen. Tony Hwang and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding unauthorized drone activity over New Jersey communities. “There have been multiple confirmed sightings over New Jersey neighborhoods and military installations. They raise questions about how Connecticut would handle similar malicious drone activity situations in Connecticut airspace. ... Paul Cicarella
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11/26/2024
CT Senate GOP Statement on “Startling” CT School Bus Crash Stats
Sen. Tony Hwang, the Ranking Senator on the state legislature’s Transportation Committee, Sen. Paul Cicarella, Ranking Senator on the Public Safety and Security Committee, and Sen. Jeff Gordon, who serves on the Public Safety and Security Committee today issued the following statement regarding hundreds of school bus crashes happening every year in Connecticut. (Related story ... Paul Cicarella
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11/25/2024
CT Senate GOP Statement on Arrest in Puerto Rico of Hartford Drive-by Shooting Suspect
Sen. Paul Cicarella, Ranking Senator on the Public Safety and Security Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the capture of the suspect wanted in connection with the killing of a woman and her 4-month-old during a Nov. 19 afternoon drive-by shooting in Hartford. The suspect was arrested in Puerto Rico ... Paul Cicarella
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11/18/2024
CT Senate GOP: Jobs Report “disappointing”
Sen. Henri Martin, Ranking Senator on the legislature’s Commerce Committee, Sen. Paul Cicarella and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the October 2024 employment report. “This is disappointing. Connecticut lost hundreds of jobs overall. Republicans continue to be concerned about the need to strengthen our workforce development efforts. Above all, we are ... Paul Cicarella
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10/03/2024
CT Senate GOP: East Haven Dunkin’ Carjacking Shows Need for Reforms for Repeat Offenders
Sen. Paul Cicarella, who represents East Haven and is the Ranking Senator on the Public Safety and Security Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Tuesday’s violent carjacking at an East Haven Dunkin’ drive-thru. “If it weren’t for the intervention of brave Dunkin’ employees and the rapid response from East Haven police, ... Paul Cicarella
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09/30/2024
Gaining ‘Ground’ in Wallingford
Front row, From left to right: Wallingford Chief of Police John Ventura, State Rep. Mary Mushinsky, State Sen. and A Kinder Ground Board of Directors member Paul Cicarella, A Kinder Ground, Inc. co-founders Maureen Binder and Teresia O’Hala, and Deb McMahon on September 25 participated in the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Soups ... Paul Cicarella
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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 ... Paul Cicarella
Committee work is now in full swing—here are my committee assignments and what I’ll be working on for you in Hartford.
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Thank you to CBIA’s public policy team and BYK USA of Wallingford for hosting a great policy discussion with the business community. I joined State Representative Dave Yaccarino to discuss our priorities for the 2025 legislative session and outline key issues that will impact CT businesses, including energy policies, regulatory costs, child care, workforce development, and utility costs.
I’ll continue to support ideas that make it easier for businesses (the true job-creators) to thrive in Connecticut. Strong businesses are essential for a prosperous future for all.
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On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities.
I am committed to collaborating with organizations like the Police Officers Association of CT, the CT Police Chiefs Association, and our local law enforcement professionals to develop innovative strategies that address the challenges they face so they can keep safe.
Please join me and thank ALL of our brave men and women who protect us every day. #lawenforcement #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
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