State Senator Stephen Harding

Sen. Harding: “Promises made, promises broken”

Sen. Minority Leader Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Lamont’s press conference today: “Our absentee governor obviously wasn’t paying attention: Senate Republicans did present a budget alternative which was rejected by the Democratic supermajority. It contained $2 billion in tax cuts for individuals, families and farmers starting in 2027. It ... Stephen Harding

After an All-Nighter at the CT Capitol, Senate GOP Leader Chose 6-Mile Run Over Sleep

By Dan Haar, Columnist May 6, 2026 The Senate pulled an all-nighter Tuesday night into Wednesday and finished its last bill not long before 8 a.m. A bleary-eyed Harding drove home to Brookfield, stopping off at his law office to drop something off first. Now it was nearly 9 a.m. Most people with jobs on ... Stephen Harding

“Weak.” Sen. Harding Statement on CT Jobs Report

Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding today’s release of the March 2026 employment report which revealed that the state gained a mere 100 jobs. “Weak. Paltry. Anemic. Where’s the job growth? Meanwhile, Connecticut Democrats at the State Capitol are hyper-focused on passing anti-cop bills and attacking homeschooling families. The Democrats’ priority isn’t growing ... Stephen Harding

“Weak.” Sen. Harding Statement on CT Jobs Report

For Immediate Release    Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding today’s release of the March 2026 employment report which revealed that the state gained a mere 100 jobs.   “Weak.  Paltry. Anemic.   Where’s the job growth?   Meanwhile, Connecticut Democrats at the State Capitol are hyper-focused on passing anti-cop bills and attacking homeschooling families.   The Democrats’ priority isn’t growing our economy. Their ... Stephen Harding

“Tsunami” Alert: Sen. Harding on PURA’s Denial of Petition for Reconsideration of Aquarion Sale

Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding PURA’s denial of the state Office of the Consumer Counsel and Office of Attorney General joint petition urging reconsideration of the Aquarion sale. “Think Connecticut is already unaffordable? Hold on tight to your wallets. A reconsideration could have given Aquarion customers a reprieve from a tsunami of ... Stephen Harding

Sen. Harding Statement on White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting: “Scary. Shocking. We thank the security, the police and the National Guard for their work. We are thankful for the free press, and for all the people who keep our country safe.”

What Exactly Does Terrence Cheng do to Earn $442,000 a Year? Sen. Harding Updates Melissa from WICC.

“Candy Store Must Close.” Sen. Harding Statement on House Passage of Earmark Reform

Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement today regarding the CT House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of earmark reform legislation. “We have this culture of corruption in which the ‘candy store’ is open. Tens of millions of taxpayers’ dollars go out the door every year to politically connected groups. Minimal to no transparency or oversight ... Stephen Harding

CT Taxpayers are Paying for Someone’s $442,000-a-Year No-Show Job? Sen. Harding Updates Talk of CT On What our Absentee Governor Calls “Small Ball”, as well as Democrats’ Efforts to Crush Local Zoning.

CT Senate Republicans · CT taxpayers are paying for someone’s $442,000-a-year no-show job? Sen. Harding updates Talk of CT on what our absentee governor calls “small ball”, as well as Democrats’ efforts to crush local zoning.