The heart of the State of the State address from Lamont, who governs most comfortably from CT’s political center, was financial stability.
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Posted inEducation
Lamont, CT legislature appear headed for a showdown over education
The $26.1B plan the governor proposed trims funding for higher education institutions and scales back a major initiative to expand K-12 funding.
Posted inMoney
Lamont’s plan keeps CT budget within guardrails, pays down $500M in debt
Lamont’s budget would adhere to the fiscal guardrails and invest in child care and education while largely holding the line in other places.
Posted inJustice
Criminal justice discussions to watch for during the 2024 legislature
Bail reform, staffing at correctional facilities and compassionate parole are among the issues CT legislators expect to discuss in 2024.
Posted inPolitics
GOP’s Gerry Smith opens uphill race against Sen. Chris Murphy
Yes, Mr. Smith wants to go to Washington. But he’s not counting on it. He’d need to defeat a two-term incumbent, Sen. Chris Murphy.
Posted inPolitics
On budget, CT legislators seek path between Lamont, advocates
CT Democrats are treading a careful path between the advocates who demand higher spending and the governor who blocks them.
Posted inGovernment
Advocates urge Lamont to commit more funds for the working class
The Connecticut For All coalition and some lawmakers urged Gov. Ned Lamont to fund services for the working class during the 2024 session.
Posted inGovernment
CT children’s committee to look at mental health, summer camps
CT lawmakers plan to focus on children’s mental health care, summer camp regulations, child care foster care in the 2024 legislative session.
Posted inGovernment
Murphy pushes bipartisan border bill as CT activists raise concerns
The bill would reform the asylum process, issue more work permits and stop entry into the U.S. when border encounters reach a certain number.
Posted inHealth
Sharon Hospital maternity services must stay open, state rules
The state denied Nuvance Health’s application to close labor and delivery, but Sharon Hospital can file for reconsideration within 15 days.
Posted inMoney
In CT, budget requests are plentiful. But budget flexibility is not
The leaders of a key committee have the same answer for the many CT special interest groups asking for more money in the next fiscal year: No.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT to partner with private businesses to boost parks, recreation
Under the “partnership for parks” initiative, CT’s parks could offer more camping, bicycle and boat rentals and event planning services.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT food startups have a lot on their plates, but relief is on the way
The upcoming ‘Big Connecticut Food Event’ looks to stir up connections between startups and buyers, manufacturers and other resources.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
CT’s ‘groundhogs’ predictions are among the nation’s most accurate
Chuckles, CT’s official groundhog, is among the nation’s most accurate in its predictions. Punxsutawney Phil, not so much.
Posted inEducation
CT seeks to fund teachers’ project proposals with $4M investment
The CT Department of Education wants to give thousands of educators the opportunity to pursue projects, with the cost of supplies covered.