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Liberal Democrats are angry at CT Gov. Lamont and no longer hiding it. ‘There will be a challenger’
It took a spark to ignite quickly. Liberal Democrats have been grumbling about Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont for more than a ...
How a trash plant and a ‘rat’ made their way into CT’s budget negotiations
Hartford lost $3.25M to clean up site of former waste-to-energy plant after amendment blocked sale of separate MIRA property ...
Zohran Mamdani’s upset in NYC mayoral primary resonates in CT
CT Democrats called Mamdani’s win significant but warned against proclaiming him the answer to what went wrong in the 2024 ...
Estimates show $190M more revenue, right after budget is adopted
Once again, Gov. Ned Lamont's administration found a big pile of money shortly after lawmakers closed the regular legislative ...
Lamont administration identifies $190 million after lawmakers pass budget. ‘It’s a pattern now’
Lamont’s budget office has upgraded revenue estimates an average of $285 million in the first 2 ½ months after lawmakers ...
CT colleges and universities face deep cuts: ‘We have depleted faculty and staff’; ‘What a tragedy’
Eastern Connecticut State University President Karim Ismaili said higher education is under attack and that in his estimation ...
UConn trustees debate enrollment as a solution to budget shortfall
To help close UConn’s deficit, leaders are looking to enroll more students from outside CT — but that could create new ...
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Lamont, 22 Other Governors Urge Congress to Maintain Food Assistance Program
Gov. Ned Lamont announces he will veto HB 5002, a bill intended to increase housing in the state, on June 23, 2025. HARTFORD, ...
Is Zohran Mamdani’s NYC upset a recipe for CT? Democrats reflect
Tonight’s NYC Mayor results sent a strong message to corporate democrats like Governor Lamont — it’s time for bold leadership ...
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Connecticut mandates arbitration reform in disputed auto claims
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has signed into law a measure that changes how disputed auto insurance claims are resolved ...
Funding for CT’s youth crisis centers is uncertain amid increase in suicidality
The long-term sustainability of three urgent crisis centers for children experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis is in jeopardy because funding is uncertain, according to the centers’ ...
Connecticut State Sen. Fazio ‘strongly considering’ entering race for governor
State Sen. Ryan Fazio told News 8 on Wednesday he is “strongly considering” entering next year’s race for governor of Connecticut. The 35-year-old ...