New psychiatric beds and other services for children top a list of mental health investments in the $24.2 billion budget Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled Wednesday.
2022 Budget Week
Catch up on The Connecticut Mirror’s coverage of the first week of the 2022 legislative session.
Posted inCities & Towns
See how your town could fare in Gov. Lamont’s proposed budget
Connecticut towns would receive about $2.85 billion in statutory formula grants in the upcoming fiscal year under Gov. Ned Lamont’s plan.
Posted inEducation
Lamont budget would help towns improve school air quality
After initial reluctance, Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration is warming to the prospect of helping towns improve air quality in schools.
Posted inPolitics
Gov. Lamont’s State of the State address sets the stage for 2022 campaign
Gov. Ned Lamont’s election-year address began by answering a question already posed by an opponent: Is Connecticut better off than before he took office?
Posted inMoney
Lamont goes big with re-election budget
Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a state budget that funds a middle-class property tax relief program and makes major new investments in many areas.
Posted inMoney
Labor: Lamont budget fails to recognize workers who braved the pandemic
Essential workers were recognized in Gov. Ned Lamont’s latest state budget, but they would receive much less aid than they sought.
Posted inJustice
Gov. Lamont pitches an extra $64 million for police, public safety
Lamont proposed a slew of new initiatives, including a task force to work with neighboring states to track down the source of illegal weapons.