HARTFORD, CT – In the wake of a nationally known residential solar panel installer Sunnova Energy’s June filing for bankruptcy, Sen. Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) has asked state government officials to protect the company’s Connecticut consumers from being ripped off. “We can’t let Connecticut solar customers get burned,” Sen. Perillo said. “I am hearing from Sunnova ... Senator Perillo Calls for Consumer Protections Following Sunnova Energy’s Bankruptcy Filing The post Senator P...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Heather Somers and Sen. Ryan Fazio today issued the following statement regarding the federal government canceling the Revolution Wind project. “Here’s what we know: Electricity bills in Connecticut are too damn high. Democrats have presided over skyrocketing of Connecticut’s electric rates to third-highest of any state in the ... CT Senate GOP Statement on Revolution Wind project The post CT Senate GOP Statement on ...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
Fairfield National Little League Team: Caring and Working Together to Make a Dream Come True Statement from State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) on the Fairfield National Little League Remarkable Efforts in the Little League World Series: “What an incredible journey it has been for our Fairfield National Little League team! These remarkable young athletes have ... Fairfield National Little League Remarkable Efforts Lead to US Championship Game in Little League World Series The post Fair...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Heather Somers, and Sen. Rob Sampson are raising new questions about former President Joe Biden’s Jan. 17 grant of clemency to Adrian Peeler, a Bridgeport man who was serving a 35-year sentence for conspiracy to commit murder involving the killing of an 8-year-old witness and his mother. Government watchdog The Oversight ... CT Senate GOP: New Questions Arise Re: Adrian Peeler Clemency The post CT Senate GOP: New Questions Arise Re: Adrian Peeler Clemency appeared...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
Fairfield National Little League Team: Caring and Working Together to Make a Dream Come True Statement from State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) on the Fairfield National Little League Remarkable Efforts in the Little League World Series: “What an incredible journey it has been for our Fairfield National Little League team! These remarkable young athletes have ... Fairfield National Little League Remarkable Efforts Lead to US Championship Game in Little League World Series The post Fair...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
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 the Connecticut Board of Education’s adoption of a resolution to address violations of federal and state law by the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, after the ... CT Senate GOP Statement on Resolution Requiring CTECS to Report Regularly to State The post CT Senate GOP Statement ...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
July 30th, 2025 Re: Opposition to 2026 Health Insurance Rate Hikes Dear Commissioners, As both a physician and a State Senator representing northeastern Connecticut, I am writing to express my strong concern about the proposed 2026 health insurance rate increases currently under review by the Department. These increases—averaging 17.8% for individual plans and 13.1% for ... Sen. Gordon’s Letter to the Department of Insurance Concerning Proposed Health Insurance Rate Increases The post Sen...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the restoration of bus service for Bridgeport Public Schools students. “Good news. On Aug. 9, we wrote to the State Department of Education to express concerns about the Bridgeport school system increasing the distance some students must walk to school by half ... Sens. Berthel & Harding Statement on Restoration of Bus Service for Bridgeport Public Schools students The post Sens. Berthel & Harding Stat...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Rob Sampson today issued the following statement regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston arresting 65 illegal aliens during a four-day operation in Connecticut dubbed “Operation Broken Trust.” The sting targeted transnational organized crime, gangs and egregious offenders. Among the 65 arrested, 29 had been convicted or charged in the ... Sens. Harding & Sampson Statement on Successful ICE Sting in CT Target...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont’s response to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi regarding the state’s “sanctuary policies”. (Click here for the letter.) “Gov. Lamont really, really doesn’t want the term ‘sanctuary state’ applied to Connecticut. And he’s right. The term ‘supersanctuary’ state is more appropriate ... Sens. Harding & Sampson Statement on CT’s Response to DOJ Re: “Sanctuary Policies”| Connecticut Senate Republicans
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R‑Woodstock) today announced the launch of the inaugural 35th State Senate District Pizza Trail, an exciting culinary tour spanning the District and featuring more than 30 local pizzerias. The initiative celebrates the region’s vibrant pizza culture and the small businesses that help define northeastern Connecticut. “I love pizza! The ... Senator Jeff Gordon Embarks of the 35th State Senate District Pizza Trail| Connecticut Senate Republicans
STRATFORD, CT — State Senator Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) today voiced deep concern over the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) delayed response to the hazardous sinkhole on Lordship Boulevard in Stratford’s Lordship neighborhood. Discovered in early June, the sinkhole led CTDOT to close Lordship Boulevard in both directions, leaving residents with only a single access route ... Lordship at Risk: Delay in Sinkhole Repair is Unacceptable| Connecticut Senate Republicans
For Immediate Release Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding federal immigration enforcement officials reporting the arrest of a Sudanese illegal alien in Danbury whose criminal history includes convictions for attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and false statements. (https://x.com/EROBoston/status/1946994091276795999) “Good. We thank and commend ICE. The arrestee’s crim...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Jeff Gordon and Sen. Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the revelation that the state Office of Health Strategy (OHS) spends 84% of its budget on consultants. (https://insideinvestigator.org/office-of-health-strategy-spends-84-of-budget-on-consultants/) “84 %? 84 % of the taxpayers’ money to this state agency gets contracted out? Meanwhile, OHS demands a larger and ... “84 % ?” CT Senate GOP Statement on Office of Health Strategy S...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
Sen. Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on Children, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement urging the Connecticut Department of Children and Families to provide an update on its investigation involving the Waterbury stepmother accused of imprisoning and torturing her stepson for over two decades. “DCF hasn’t said a word. Gov. Lamont ... “The Silence is Deafening.” CT Senate GOP on DCF Waterbury Investigation| Connecticut Senate Republicans
Sen. Henri Martin, Ranking Senator on the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, and Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding former Paier College being out of compliance with state rules after its closure in early May. (Related story: https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/paier-college-closure-website-20397466.php) “It’s highly concerning. So former Paier students are now left high and dry? How ... Sens. Martin & Harding: Former Paier College Complia...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2025 Senator Tony Hwang Applauds CT Siting Council Rejection of Docket 516R: A Win for Transparency, Accountability, and Community Advocacy FAIRFIELD, CT – Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) welcomed the Connecticut Siting Council’s 4-2 straw poll vote rejecting United Illuminating’s Docket 516R, a controversial plan to install large transmission monopoles along the Metro-North Railroad corridor through Fairfield ... Senator Tony Hwang Applauds CT Siti...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
HARTFORD – Today, Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) and Representative John-Michael Parker (D—Madison), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Arts, Culture, and Tourism Caucus, proudly hosted the first-ever Arts, Culture, and Tourism Day at the Connecticut State Capitol. This landmark event brought together almost 100 local businesses, cultural institutions, and tourism advocates to showcase the richness of Connecticut’s ... Senator Somers and Representative Parker Host Inaugural ‘Arts, Culture...| Connecticut Senate Republicans
Sen. Heather Somers, Sen. Eric Berthel, Sen. Jason Perillo, Sen. Rob Sampson, Sen. Henri Martin, Sen. Paul Cicarella, and Sen. Stephen Harding today urged Connecticut homeschooler families to attend a Homeschooling Informational Hearing at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 5 in Room 2 E of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. (YouTube hearing link here: ... CT Senate GOP Urges Homeschooling Community to Attend Monday Informational Hearing| Connecticut Senate Republicans
