PROUDLY SERVING THE 16TH DISTRICT
State Senator Rob Sampson
Senior Deputy Republican Leader
Rob Sampson, re-elected to a fourth term in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 16th District. He is the Ranking Member on the Government Administration & Elections Committee, the Housing Committee, and the Labor & Public Employees Committee. Rob is widely known as an advocate for America’s core principles, restoring our system of limited, representative, constitutional government, protecting private contracts and defending the natural rights of his constituents.
“I am honored to be chosen by the people of the 16th District as their voice at the State Capitol. I remain committed to defending our American principles of freedom, representation, limited constitutional self-government, and the rule of law. I believe that with hard work and our collective voices, Connecticut can become a safer and more affordable state with a bright future for all. As always, I will put in the hard work to make it happen.”
FEATURED STORY
Monthly Column | ‘The Fall of DEI is a Victory for America’ (March 2025)
Intro: Despite its name, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)” policies are not about fairness, opportunity, or unity. They are a thinly veiled system of race and gender-based discrimination designed to divide Americans for political gain. Rather than fostering meritocracy, DEI reduces people to identity categories, rewarding or punishing them for traits beyond their control. It is not a mistake or a misunderstanding—it is a deliberate tool of power that undermines the principles of equal opportunity and individual liberty.
Townhall Meeting this Wednesday in Cheshire! We will update you on what's happening at the State Capitol, and more importantly - we will take your questions! Come out and join us!
For Immediate Release
Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding today wrote to the governor urging him to pursue answers to key questions and concerns regarding the Waterbury man who was allegedly held captive for 20 years. (Letter attached)
“We agree with your assessment of the horrifying child abuse situation in Waterbury which has made international news. We thank you for vowing to get to the bottom of what happened.
As you proceed in your investigation, we feel it is imperative to learn and understand what the schools knew and did and shared regarding this case. Is your administration gathering that information? What have you learned?
In addition, we feel it is imperative to learn from employees who were with DCF 20 years ago. Some may still be employed at DCF. Some may have changed jobs or retired. Is your administration taking steps to track down and communicate with these people? What have you learned?
We feel the state has an obligation to contact and interview these individuals who can help you to figure out what was done and what could have been done differently.
Thank you for leading this effort and please keep us apprised of action steps that you are taking in order to get much-needed answers to questions the world is asking.”
WATCH - Lamont flip-flops on guardrails, tells far-left groups "You got love!"
Remember last week I was sharing with you all about how legislative Democrats were funding far-left groups. Imagine this craziness. They pass it once then it goes to the Governor. He vetoes it. Then they pass it again, this time also ignoring our budget guardrails that protect taxpayers, and he signs it!
Great reporting here - note the totally different comments from the Governor on the SAME thing!