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
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