As the 2026 legislative session begins in a few weeks on February 4, Senate Republicans are already hard at work — meeting with constituents, reviewing proposals, and continuing to fight for the people of our state. Our focus is clear: making Connecticut more affordable for working families and seniors, lowering sky-high electric rates, holding government accountable for every taxpayer dollar, and standing firm against new taxes that make it harder to live and work here. This session, we’ll keep

CT Democrats say they don’t want to take local zoning control away from towns. But their actions tell a different story. H.B. 8002 cracked the door open to statewide zoning mandates. Now, with S.B. 151, they’re working to kick that door down, giving Hartford more power over decisions that belong in local communities. The question is simple: Who should decide what happens in your neighborhood — your town, or state lawmakers? Republicans are standing with municipalities and fighting to keep zoning

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