State Senator Stephen Harding
State Senator Stephen Harding
Senate Minority Leader
Stephen Harding, named Senate Minority Leader in 2024, represents Connecticut’s 30th Senate District. He was first elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving four terms in the 107th House District. A lawyer and Brookfield resident for nearly 30 years, Senator Harding has been involved with local boards and is a coach for youth sports. He serves as Ranking Member of the Environment Committee and Legislative Management Committee. He is also a member on the Education, Finance, and Judiciary Committees.
I had the honor of presenting award-winning playwright and Winchester resident Cinzi Lavin with a citation for her incredible work writing the play “A Goodnight Kiss,” which was performed at the State Capitol yesterday.
This is a true story based on two real Goshen residents. The production brings to life 90 authentic letters exchanged between Sarah Jane “Jennie” Wadhams and Sergeant Major Frederick Lucas (who went on to serve as a state legislator), written between 1863 and 1867. Audiences hear those voices performed on stage in a way that is both historically rich and deeply human.
The play is directed by Litchfield County’s own Kathleen Kelly, a regional theater veteran.
We are lucky to have this kind of talent right here in our district. Congratulations to Cinzi, Kathleen, and everyone involved with this incredible production.
It’s April Fool’s Day, but if you’re a Connecticut resident trying to pay your electric bill, your property taxes, or just buy groceries, there’s nothing funny about it.
I hear it from constituents across our district every week. The costs are unreal and our state is becoming more unaffordable by the day.
That’s why my Senate Republican colleagues and I put forward a $1.5 billion tax relief plan at a press conference today to put money back in your pockets.
✅ Eliminate the car tax for working families (single filers under $100K, joint under $200K)
✅ Up to $1,600 back through an income tax cut
✅ Property tax increases capped at 2% or inflation
✅ Eliminate Public Benefits Charges from electric bills
✅ Cut occupational license fees for teachers, electricians, plumbers, realtors and more
✅ 20% reduction in the CT Paid Family Leave payroll tax
The hardworking people across our communities deserve real relief and I will keep fighting to make that happen.