Posted on December 10, 2021
HARTFORD – On Friday, December 17th, State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107) will be volunteering to help raise money for local families this holiday season by ringing bells as part of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.
All kettle donations stay in the communities where the funds are collected and the money helps to provide meals, shelter, toys, clothing, and many other services throughout…
Posted on September 20, 2021
HARTFORD – The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) has released their ‘2021 State House Voting Records’ annual report and State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107) was recently awarded a 100% score by the organization for his business-friendly votes.
“Now more than ever, it is critical that businesses throughout our state have the support of their government, and confidence in that Government’s ability to legislate policies that encourage their growth and expansion,” Rep. Harding…
Posted on July 15, 2021
HARTFORD – State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107) voted today in opposition to H.R. 202, a resolution that would allow Governor Lamont to continue to run the state through his use of executive order until September 30. Part of this extension allows the Governor to continue his mask mandate upon all children in schools throughout the state.
“We are at a time in this crisis for our legislature to finally step up and do our job,” Rep. Harding said. “There is no reason, particularly after conducting…
Posted on July 12, 2021
HARTFORD – State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107) would like to invite area residents to join him in Brookfield for a Coffee and Conversation legislative update to discuss the 2021 session. Rep. Harding will also address any other questions residents may have related to state government.
If you are unable to make the event but would like to connect with the representative, please call the…
Posted on May 4, 2021
HARTFORD – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced the inaugural recipients of grant funding via the Aquatic Invasive Species Program. Lake Kenosia in Danbury, Ball Pond in New Fairfield, and Candlewood Lake were among the locations selected to receive these funds.
The Housatonic Valley Association will receive $25,500 to remove water chestnut from Lake Kenosia. The Candlewood Lake Authority will receive $26,711 to create a Watershed Steward Program that…
Posted on April 30, 2021
Hartford – State Representative Steve Harding joined fellow Republicans and leaders from the fuel and food industries to speak out against a newly proposed gas tax. You can watch the press conference by clicking here.
The new gas tax will be implemented as a revenue mechanism to fund the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). The program is designed to achieve a zero-carbon environment through a series of stark policy changes and mandated caps on Connecticut suppliers, ultimately driving up…
Posted on April 26, 2021
As with the rest of this nation, Connecticut’s primary focus needs to be continuing the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and rolling out vaccines to millions of our residents. I stand committed to this cause for those in my district and across our State and look forward to continuing to work with the Governor’s Office in this historic effort.
As our state continues in this fight though, many important issues affecting our state’s future on the other side of this pandemic are being reviewed and…
Posted on April 14, 2021
HARTFORD – State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107), Ranking Member of the legislatures Environment Committee, voted against a measure that could see increases to the state’s gas prices by as much as .26 cents per gallon.
The proposal, SB-884, An Act Reducing Transportation-Related Carbon Emissions, included within the governor’s budget recommendations, would require fuel suppliers to purchase emissions allowances auctioned by our State’s DEEP. These allowance auctions will increase the cost…
Posted on April 12, 2021
HARTFORD – State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107), Ranking Member of the legislatures Environment Committee, opposed a bill that would seek to ban Styrofoam containers because of the uncertain nature of the state’s economy and its recovery timeline after the pandemic.
The proposal, HB-6502, An Act Concerning the Use of Certain Polystyrene Products, the Availability of Single-Use Straws, the Release of Certain Balloons and the Compostable Nature of Single-Use Produce Bags, would phase out the…
Posted on March 31, 2021
HARTFORD – State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107), Ranking Member of the legislatures Environment Committee, voted today against a measure that could see increases to the state’s gas prices by as much as .26 cents.
The proposal, SB-884, An Act Reducing Transportation-Related Carbon Emissions, included within the governor’s budget recommendations, would require the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to cap and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation known as…