CT child advocate bill reworked following Lamont opposition
The bill, which wouldn’t take the power to appoint CT’s child advocate away from the governor, is a far cry from what had ...
Democrats not happy with Gov. Ned Lamont's hiring reduction for new CT state employees
Connecticut Democrats, in reaction to governor's abrupt hiring freeze, say the state budget surplus is robust enough to keep ...
Lamont cuts spending at CT public colleges, other agencies
One week after agreeing to bolster grants for special education, Gov. Ned Lamont slashed $41 million in other spending on ...
CT legislative committee gives PURA nominee a favorable vote. He’s a familiar face in government.
David Arconti of Danbury, a former state representative and lobbyist for United Illuminating, won a favorable vote from the committee and his appointment, along with the reappointment of PURA Chairman ...
After D.C. meeting, Lamont sees path to working with Trump on energy
Following meetings in Washington, Lamont says he found an area of alignment with Trump: more nuclear and natural gas energy ...
CT to curtail hiring, cut funding for UConn, state police, public schools
Though the state is projected to have a surplus in the current fiscal year, Gov. Ned Lamont is now worried about running out of money because of another issue: the state’s spending cap. With ...
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Lamont signs bill allocating state funds to CT nonprofits affected by federal cuts
Connecticut is providing $3 million to local nonprofits facing a loss of federal funds. Gov. Ned Lamont signed the bill into ...
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CT leaders discuss school cell phone policy with students
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Governor Ned Lamont hosted a discussion with students at Wethersfield High ...
Gov. Lamont addressed his plan to make childcare more affordable
Connecticut’s governor said he has a plan to help with rising childcare costs.Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled a plan aimed at ...
Lamont, officials brace for federal cuts to Medicaid
Gov. Ned Lamont warned on Thursday that the likely impact in CT of all cuts Congress could make to Medicaid would be a fiscal ...
Bill to strengthen CT hate crimes statutes raises fears of pro-Palestine suppression
A bill designed to strengthen CT's hate crimes statutes is facing challenges from residents concerned it could be used to ...
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Local CT municipality leaders criticize Lamont’s budget
Connecticut’s Conference of Municipalities criticized Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed budget with a new campaign called “Do the ...