Campaign finance reports show Gov. Ned Lamont raised about as much from individuals as has his Democratic primary challenger, Josh Elliott.
Mark Pazniokas
Mark is the Capitol Bureau Chief and a co-founder of CT Mirror. He is a frequent contributor to WNPR, a former state politics writer for The Hartford Courant and Journal Inquirer, and contributor for The New York Times.
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SEEC approves $3.75M campaign grant for Josh Elliott
The grant gives Josh Elliott hope of ramping up his challenge to Gov. Ned Lamont with television advertising ahead of the primary on Aug. 11.
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Voting by mail in Connecticut: Here’s what you need to know
CT voters can now vote absentee for any reason. But that comes as President Trump asserts extraordinary, unprecedented power over elections.
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Hartford treasurer retires amid complaints about her leadership
Carmen Sierra said she was retiring in order to care for family. Her exit comes after city pension commissioners warned of ‘ethical concerns.’
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Josh Elliott swings big in first commercial
Josh Elliott’s first campaign ad attacks Gov. Ned Lamont, using messaging from the consulting firm behind Zohran Mamdani’s campaign.
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CT to continue working with troubled Waterbury nonprofit — with oversight
New Opportunities Inc. will remain a provider of crucial public services in dozens of communities despite a scathing forensic audit.
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ICE releases W. Hartford restaurant owner after 12 days in custody
Seyo Cecunjanin, the owner of Portobello, returned home 12 days after he was arrested by ICE and detained at Wyatt Detention Center in R.I.
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New Britain to sue Erin Stewart, saying she missed deadline for restitution
Stewart missed the first of three deadlines the city set to recover over $240K in legal costs, tuition reimbursements and severance payments.
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SEEC delays approval of Josh Elliott’s public financing grant
CT’s State Elections Enforcement Commission found Rep. Elliott slightly shy of the $335,500 needed to qualify for a $3.75 million grant.
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Lamont, Elliott talk housing, transportation and energy in online forum
The forum gave Josh Elliott the chance to pitch some big ideas, like abolishing local property taxes, while Gov. Lamont defended his record.
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On a sidewalk, John Larson denounces ICE and gets a challenge from radio host
Congressman Larson called the press conference to denounce ICE and demand release of Seyo Cecunjanin but faced pushback from WTIC host.
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AFL-CIO endorses Lamont over Elliott in Democratic primary
The AFL-CIO endorsed Gov. Ned Lamont but took no position in the four-way Democratic primary in the 1st Congressional District.
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So, about Lamont’s decision to skip Trump’s state fair …
The administration of Gov. Ned Lamont is sticking to its decision to not participate in President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair.
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Lamont, Elliott to make private pitch for AFL-CIO endorsement
For the first time, the business of winning an endorsement by the state’s largest labor federation will happen behind closed doors.
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Lamont wants to charge companies with employees on Medicaid
Gov. Ned Lamont says the levy could bring in at least $100 million to offset federal cuts that have driven up the cost of health insurance.