News and Updates
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton announced Saturday she has been recognized as a “Legislative Champion” by the Radiological Society of Connecticut and the Connecticut Society for Respiratory Care. “In Hartford, I’m using my experience in business and health care to combat the pandemic and fight for more accessible and affordable health care […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton announced the endorsement Friday of Plainfield Police Officers Union, United Public Services employees Union C.O.P.S. Division, Unit #564. “I’m honored to have the overwhelming support of our men and women of law enforcement who put their lives on the line to keep us safe,” Somers said. “If […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton received the endorsement Tuesday of the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police and the Stonington Police Union, as overwhelming law enforcement support for her reelection continues to build. “I’m proud to stand with local law enforcement and support common sense solutions to keep our communities safe,” Somers said. […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton received the endorsement Friday of the Police Officers Association of Connecticut (POACT), which represents “municipal police unions across the state of Connecticut” including more than 3,000 sworn police officers. “In these challenging times we need leaders who support common sense reforms that strengthen, rather than vilify, our […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton was recognized by the Connecticut Marine Trades Association this week with the organization’s “Honorary Crew Member Award” for her leadership in support of the state’s coastal businesses, workers and economy. “Connecticut’s marine trades industry is vital to the prosperity of our coastal communities and the economic wellbeing […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton announced her campaign received the endorsement of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) Thursday. “Growing up, my father taught me to always value and protect the incredible coastline, landscapes and environmental assets we are blessed to have in eastern Connecticut,” Somers said. “That’s why I’ve made […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton received the endorsement Thursday of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Connecticut PAC. “I started a small business in the basement of an abandoned church with two partners that grew into a successful biotech manufacturing company that continues to thrive in Eastern Connecticut and has contributed […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton received the endorsement of the Connecticut REALTORS on Friday for the November election. “In the state senate, I fight tirelessly to reduce the punitive nature of Connecticut’s high property taxes, attract and retain good paying jobs, strengthen our schools and communities and create the conditions for all […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton won the unanimous endorsement of the Republican Party for a third term during an 18th district convention held remotely via web conference Monday evening. “It is such an incredible honor to represent the hardworking families of the 18th district and I look forward to continuing to deliver […]
GROTON — State Senator Heather Somers of Groton has been working across party lines to combat the COVID-19 crisis and serving 18th district communities to support senior centers, health care facilities and workers, small businesses, families and others through these challenging times. “Through these challenging times I have been inspired by the resilience, ingenuity and compassion of our […]