Episode 4 - Senate GOP Leader Stephen Harding | “The District Comes First”

Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto is joined by Stephen Harding, the Senate Republican Leader in the Connecticut State Senate, to discuss his career in politics, the Republican Party, and the work Republicans are doing in the Senate to protect and support Connecticut families from inflation and other bad policy decisions. Stephen dives deep into his motivation for running and gives advice that all legislators should take a leaf from - to always represent your constituents first.  Key Takeaways Having a bigger voice in the Senate allows for more advocacy on behalf of Steve’s district. Filibustering has been an effective mechanism for the GOP as a minority party to negotiate and stop bad Democrat bills. Stricter election laws, including mandatory minimum jail time for election fraud, are needed to ensure the integrity of elections. The violation of fiscal guardrails by the Democrats' spending plan will have a negative impact on the state's finances and the residents of Connecticut. Connecticut is facing a significant fiscal deficit, and the choices to address it are either cutting critical services or raising taxes by a substantial amount. Republican priorities for the next legislative session include addressing the cost of living, finding efficiencies in bureaucracy, and giving more money back to taxpayers. Everyday people are concerned about issues like energy bills, rent, and red tape, which are often overlooked in the Capitol. The current contract with state employees allows them to work from home most of the time, leading to delays and frustrations for constituents. Voting in November and supporting Republican candidates can lead to a better, more affordable, and safer Connecticut. Did you find this episode informative? Help us out! Leave a review Share it with your friends Give us a 5 Star rating on your podcast app of choice Learn More About The Connecticut Republican Party: https://ct.gop/  Learn More About Connecticut Senate Republicans: https://ctsenaterepublicans.com