01 Politics
Connecticut May Offer Free Transit to Veterans Statewide
Connecticut could become the first state to offer free bus fares to veterans, with $1 million proposed in both the governor's and legislature's budgets.
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32 articles tagged with "Ned Lamont"
02 Politics
CT House Passes Lamont Vaccine Bill HB 5044 After Debate
The Connecticut House passed Gov. Lamont's vaccine authority bill 89-60, expanding the Public Health Commissioner's power amid partisan debate over state law.
03 Environment
Lamont Meets Brookfield Selectman on Iroquois Pipeline Project
Gov. Lamont met with Brookfield's first selectman to discuss the Iroquois pipeline compressor expansion and a proposed electric compressor alternative.
04 Politics
Elliott Challenges Lamont Before New Haven Democrats
Progressive challenger Josh Elliott took his campaign directly to New Haven's Democratic Town Committee, attacking Gov. Lamont on tax reform ahead of the May 16 convention.
05 Politics
Lamont Proposes Health Insurance Tax Credits for CT Small Businesses
Gov. Lamont is pushing ICHRA tax credits of up to $1,000 per employee to help Connecticut small businesses cover workers' health insurance costs.
06 Politics
CT House GOP Budget: $420M Tax Relief Plan Explained
Connecticut House Republicans unveil a $27.9B budget with $420M in tax relief, expanded property tax credits, and a challenge to Gov. Lamont's rebate plan.
07 Politics
Lamont Reaches Wage Deals With CT State Employees
Gov. Ned Lamont secured tentative raises for roughly 45,000 unionized Connecticut state workers, with most receiving a 2.5% annual wage increase.
08 Politics
Josh Elliott Challenges Lamont from the Left in CT Governor Race
Progressive state rep Josh Elliott is mounting a serious primary challenge against Gov. Ned Lamont, visiting 100 Democratic town committees across Connecticut.
09 Politics
CT House Passes Earmark Reform Bill 141-0
Connecticut's House unanimously passed earmark reform requiring lawmakers to name recipients and explain fund use, amid a federal probe into Sen. Doug McCrory.
10 Politics
CT Governor Proposes Free Breakfast for All Public School Students
Gov. Ned Lamont's budget proposes $12M for universal free school breakfast in CT, potentially reaching 164,000 additional children statewide.
11 Politics
Eversource Rejects Three Connecticut Solar Contracts
Eversource refused to sign three state-selected solar contracts worth $238 million, calling them overpriced and not in the interest of Connecticut customers.
12 Politics
CT Advocates Push for $600M Pre-K Funding Amid Deficit
Early childhood advocates urge Connecticut leaders to fund the Universal PreK Endowment as a projected deficit threatens the promised $600 million deposit.
13 Politics
Don't Dismantle Connecticut's Office of Health Strategy
A proposed budget bill could eliminate Connecticut's Office of Health Strategy by July, alarming Windham advocates who remember losing their hospital's ICU.
14 Politics
CT Advocates Push $600M Pre-K Endowment Amid Budget Deficit
Early childhood education advocates rallied at the CT State Capitol urging Gov. Lamont to fund the Universal PreK Endowment despite a projected deficit.
15 Politics
Connecticut Finance Panel Backs $900M in Tax Cuts
Connecticut's Finance Committee endorsed nearly $900M in tax relief options, setting up a budget clash with Gov. Lamont before the May 6 session deadline.
16 Politics
CT Faces Tiny $6M Budget Deficit, Comptroller Projects
Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon projects a $6 million budget deficit, the state's first under Gov. Ned Lamont, though reserves dwarf the shortfall.
17 Politics
CT Legislature Passes $29B Budget Plan, Heads to Lamont
Connecticut's Appropriations Committee approved a $29B state budget, boosting spending 6.2% and setting up negotiations with Gov. Ned Lamont.
18 Politics
CT Governor Opposes SAVE America Act Voting Rules
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas slam the SAVE America Act, saying it would suppress voting for thousands of residents.
19 Politics
CT Politics: Ganim Reelection, DECD Study & More
Gov. Lamont backs Bridgeport Mayor Ganim's 2027 reelection bid, while a DECD statewide economic study faces funding hurdles in Hartford.
20 Politics
Ritter Eyes Compromise on CT Tax Rebates and School Aid
House Speaker Matt Ritter says Connecticut lawmakers are nearing a deal balancing Governor Lamont's tax rebate plan with increased funding for local schools.
21 Politics
Connecticut Pre-K Endowment Funding in Peril as Surplus Shrinks
Connecticut's Early Childhood Education Endowment may receive just $30M -- less than 10% of what lawmakers promised -- as the state's budget surplus dwindles.
22 Politics
Lamont Pushes Connecticut Ban on Machine Gun-Convertible Handguns
Gov. Ned Lamont proposes making Connecticut the second state to ban handguns easily converted to machine guns using illegal after-market switches.
23 Politics
CT Lawmakers Advance Key Child Welfare Nominations
Connecticut's nominations panel unanimously approved Elena Trueworthy for Office of Early Childhood and advanced Christina Ghio as child advocate to the full House.
24 Politics
CT House Dems Plan to Redirect Tax Rebates to Schools
Connecticut House Democrats propose diverting $100-150M from Gov. Lamont's tax rebate program to aid struggling school districts facing a fiscal crisis.
25 Politics
Iran War Raises Economic Uncertainty in Connecticut 2026
Gov. Ned Lamont warns the Iran conflict is driving up energy prices in Connecticut, with gas hitting $3.45/gallon and a possible tax holiday under consideration.
26 Politics
CT's Hidden Per Pupil Pension Subsidy Fuels School Inequity
Connecticut's $1.7B teacher pension contribution bypasses school funding equity reviews, creating a hidden subsidy that favors wealthier districts.
27 Politics
Connecticut's New Civics Seal: What It Means for Students
Connecticut's new State Seal of Civics Education lets high schoolers earn diploma recognition for civic knowledge and real-world engagement, starting in 2026-2027.
28 Politics
CT Lawmakers Question DCF Nominee Susan Hamilton
Connecticut lawmakers grilled DCF interim commissioner Susan Hamilton at her confirmation hearing, raising concerns about child safety, caseworker turnover, and agency oversight.
29 Politics
Lamont Reaches Deals With 10 Unions, But Raises Still Delayed
Governor Lamont reached tentative contracts with 10 state unions covering 20,000 workers, but over half of bargaining units still await raises eight months overdue.
30 Politics
CT Bill to Ban Convertible Pistols Faces Massive Opposition
Governor Lamont's bill to ban convertible pistols in Connecticut drew 1,900 opposition testimonies versus 50 in support at a packed Capitol hearing.
31 Politics
Lamont Nominates 14 Lawyers to Connecticut Superior Court
Gov. Ned Lamont nominated 14 lawyers to fill 20 vacancies on Connecticut's Superior Court, including his former budget director and a ex-Republican lawmaker.
32 Business
CT Child Tax Credit Push Gains Legislative Momentum
Connecticut advocates say they have the votes to pass a child tax credit bill, but still face uncertainty over whether Gov. Ned Lamont will sign it.