The equipment purchases were supported by local leaders, but some residents wondered if the federal funding could be put to better use.
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GOP to Lamont: Take Biden to court to expand tax relief for CT residents
Republicans want CT to join other states in challenging federal rules that limit the state’s ability to cut taxes this year.
Lamont will ask lawmakers to resist the urge to spend big in next CT budget
Despite unprecedented surpluses, Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to ask legislators not to spend big in the next state budget.
The price of energy is going up in CT. Could it have been avoided?
Some are frustrated with 10 years of programs that should have helped residents insulate themselves from spikes in energy costs.
As CT’s coffers swell, calls for tax relief grow louder
With state government enjoying unprecedented budget surpluses, some leaders say it’s time to give something back to the taxpayers.
Lamont, legislators pressed to spread the federal pandemic relief a little further
State officials were pressed to share millions of coronavirus relief funds with workers and businesses. But there’s only so much.
Summer brings the annual focus on how to prevent crime in CT
Gov. Ned Lamont highlighted $5 million in crime-prevention funding, though the precise plan is a work in a progress.
Lamont’s plan for pandemic relief focuses on economy, child care and education
Gov. Ned Lamont would focus new federal funds on economic growth, education, the battle against COVID-19 — and keeping taxes flat.