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09/30/2026
CT House & Senate GOP Leaders Call for Suspension of State Taxes on Gas and Diesel
Citing flexibility in the Special Transportation Fund, Republicans say relief can’t wait HARTFORD— On behalf of their respective caucuses, House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford) and Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) on Wednesday urged Governor Ned Lamont and legislative Democrats to join Republicans and act immediately to suspend Connecticut’s taxes on gasoline and ... CT House & Senate GOP Leaders Call for Suspension of State Taxes on Gas and Diesel
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09/25/2026
“Preventable Tragedy”: CT Senate GOP Statement on Elvin Hernandez
On behalf of the CT Senate Republican Caucus, Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the death of Connecticut Department of Transportation employee Elvin Hernandez, 60, who was killed this morning when he was struck by a motor vehicle while doing road maintenance work on Interstate 95 in Fairfield. “A senseless – and preventable ... “Preventable Tragedy”: CT Senate GOP Statement on Elvin Hernandez
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09/24/2026
CT GOP Lawmakers Object to Halted Investigation of CCSU Prez
Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Henri Martin today issued the following statement strenuously objecting to CSCU stating that it is “no longer necessary” to continue the investigation of CCSU President Zulma Toro. “Absolutely unacceptable. So this all magically ‘goes away’ because President Toro resigned? That isn’t going to fly. What about the abuse allegations? The ... CT GOP Lawmakers Object to Halted Investigation of CCSU Prez