CT Gov. Ned Lamont asked what lessons Trump learned about Minneapolis. He said there won’t be a surge of ICE agents unless a city asks.
Ned Lamont
Democrat Ned Lamont has served as the 89th governor of Connecticut since Jan. 9, 2019. He has been recognized for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CT weighs extending open enrollment amid ACA subsidy questions
The U.S. House could pass a 3-year extension for subsidies, but it’s likely to stall. Meanwhile, CT may extend open enrollment past Jan. 31.
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CT prepares as federal government shutdown looms
Connecticut officials say they feel prepared to weather the early days of a federal government shutdown, but damage will start to pile up.
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Emails: Lamont sought counsel as HB 5002 housing bill opposition erupted
CT Gov. Ned Lamont involved his wife, a former state senator and others in discussions over how to respond to opposition to HB 5002.
Posted inImmigration
CT receives letter from AG Bondi alleging ‘sanctuary policies,’ demanding response
CT received a letter this week from the U.S. Attorney General alleging state policies impede federal immigration enforcement.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Why the Jones Act’s future is dividing Ned Lamont, Joe Courtney
The century-old maritime law is a rare point of disagreement between allies who have long worked together to support CT’s maritime industry.
Posted inEducation
Transformative CT early childhood education bill gets full passage
The bill promises to transform early childhood care and education for generations by eventually allowing free access for qualifying families.
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CT Senate passes early childhood, special education bill
The bill creates free and reduced cost CT child care slots, while also providing funding for special education programming.
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Group home workers join with nursing home workers in strike threat
Unless the groups reach an agreement, 1,700 CT group home workers will join 6,000 nursing home workers who have already pledged to strike.
Posted inHealth
Lamont, health providers at odds over proposal to cap cost of care
A proposal to cap the amount residents pay for out-of-network medical care at 240% of Medicare rates faces pushback from health providers.
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May Day rallies gather crowds in CT, across U.S.
Hundreds gathered outside the CT Capitol to protest the actions of the Trump administration and push CT legislators on local issues.
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Who gets to decide how CT should spend opioid settlement funds?
Lawmakers and advocates are divided on whether to allow the governor and legislature to weigh in on how opioid legal settlements are used.
Posted inEducation
CT refuses to comply with Trump order to end DEI in schools
The decision will likely put CT in a standoff with the Trump administration, which has threatened to pull federal funding over the issue.
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New England Head Start office closed; federal funding in flux
Although funding for the early childhood program has not been cut, uncertainty remains about its future. One parent said she is ‘terrified.’
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Lamont calls legislature’s special education plan fiscally ‘irresponsible’
The special education plan would push CT’s budget $100 million over spending cap, said a strongly opposed Gov. Ned Lamont.