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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.

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“Addressing CT’s cost of living crisis is my top priority as a state senator and as the Senate Minority Leader. We must cut taxes and lower electricity bills. We must make CT more affordable for working and middle-class families.”
– Senator Stephen Harding

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03/17/2025

CT Senate GOP Continues Asking ?s About re: CT Govt’s Waterbury Abuse Investigation

Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding today again wrote to the governor asking questions about his investigation regarding the Waterbury man who was allegedly held captive for 20 years. (Click here to view the letter) “As you continue your investigation into ... Stephen Harding

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03/17/2025

Monday, 3/17: Senate GOP Public Safety Ideas to Receive Public Hearing

The CT Senate Republican caucus’s public safety policy bill’s public hearing is scheduled for Monday, Mar. 17 in the Judiciary Committee at 10:00 AM in Room 2C. (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01504-R00-SB.PDF) The bill: allows police to pursue in certain instances when a felony has been suspected to have been committed adds 17 crimes to the list of crimes ... Stephen Harding

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03/14/2025

“Sickening.” CT Senate GOP statement on Danbury Sex Trafficking Arrests

For Immediate Release Sen. Paul Cicarella, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the recent arrests at a sex trafficking operation in Danbury. (https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/03/13/danbury-ct-human-trafficking-brothel-raid/) “Sickening. Punishments for criminals must be strengthened. Protections for victims must be strengthened. This bust happened in Danbury. We commend local police and the FBI for this crackdown. But similar crimes are ... Stephen Harding

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03/14/2025

“Questions the world is asking.” CT Senate GOP seeks answers re: Waterbury man who was allegedly held captive 20 years

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 here) “We agree with ... Stephen Harding

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03/14/2025

“An incredible opportunity.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Future NY Energy Pipeline Projects

Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the possibility of families in CT saving thousands of dollars a year on energy if pipeline projects are approved by New York. “We have an incredible opportunity to seize the moment. We have an opportunity to make CT electricity more affordable for ... Stephen Harding

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03/13/2025

“Horrific. We need answers.” CT Senate GOP Statement on 20-Year Waterbury Kidnapping Captive

Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding a woman who has been arrested in Waterbury after allegedly kidnapping a man and holding him captive for over 20 years. (https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/waterbury-woman-arrested-for-holding-stepson-captive-for-over-20-years/) “The affidavit says the victim detailed a life ... Stephen Harding

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03/12/2025

“A troubling pattern”: Senate GOP Statement on Gov.’s “Childcare Endowment” Proposal

For Immediate Release Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the governor’s proposal to create a “Universal Childcare Endowment”. “This is an off-budget slush-fund. It’s a fiscal guardrail breaker and a future tax hike creator.  CT’s top business and industry organization immediately panned the governor’s funding scheme. And this is now a troubling pattern for ... Stephen Harding

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03/12/2025

“Desperately needed”: Sens. Fazio & Harding Statement on Governor’s Energy Supply Push

Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont’s push to get more energy from nuclear and natural gas into New England. (https://ctmirror.org/2025/03/11/ned-lamont-donald-trump-nuclear-energy-natural-gas/) “We are aligned with the governor’s goals of ensuring an affordable supply of electricity. It is desperately needed in CT, which is now #2 in the ... Stephen Harding

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03/11/2025

Senate GOP Statement on CT Tech Ed Investigation

For Immediate Release Sen. Eric Berthel, Ranking Senator on the Education Committee, Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Human Services Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding an investigation by the CT Department of Education that found that the CT Technical Education and Career System allegedly denied admission to 42 students with disabilities for the current school ... Stephen Harding

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Honored to join the Torrington delegation this morning for a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration! We proudly raised the Irish flag and honored Lord Mayor Douglas K. O’Connell. It was a great way to celebrate heritage, community, and tradition! ☘️🇮🇪 ... See MoreSee Less

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