The unit will receive eight new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to replace the current C-130H fleet stationed there.
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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Confident of confirmation, Lamont picks Dannehy for high court
Gov. Ned Lamont’s nomination of Nora R. Dannehy to the Connecticut Supreme Court is a second effort to fill a vacancy after an earlier nominee failed to win confirmation.
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As CT community colleges cut services and staff, union speaks out
Some CT community colleges are losing cafeteria services and cutting staff. Others will limit library, tutoring, and disability services.
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How will CT farms recover from flood? Lamont seeks federal relief
Gov. Ned Lamont requested a federal agriculture disaster declaration for all eight counties to help farmers across Connecticut.
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CT high schoolers now need a financial literacy course to graduate
Students will learn banking, investing, saving, and the impact of credit cards. The requirement will become effective for freshman this fall.
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Why Lamont will ‘take time’ on next CT Supreme Court nomination
Gov. Ned Lamont is taking a cautious approach to filling a Supreme Court vacancy after his last nominee failed to win legislative confirmation in May.
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Biden turns to Ned Lamont, Chris Murphy to boost 2024 campaign
Ned Lamont and Chris Murphy were among 50 lawmakers named to President Joe Biden’s National Advisory Board ahead of the 2024 election.
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Lamont supports ‘Bill of Rights’ for non-English-speaking parents
Gov. Ned Lamont is supporting a bill to give non-English-speaking parents the right to translators for interactions with school personnel.
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Who were the donors to Lamont’s inaugural ball? Here’s a look
Many of the donations came from companies and groups that are regulated by Connecticut or do business with the state.
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Political clashes leave CT Baby Bonds program in limbo
Connecticut was nationally lauded for its passage of a law that would implement a baby bonds program. Here’s how the program never got funded.
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Lamont says his mandate for a second term is economic growth
After winning re-election, Gov. Ned Lamont said his priority will be to encourage “growth and opportunity” in Connecticut.
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Lamont reelected as CT’s governor in lopsided rematch with Stefanowski
With 97% of precincts reporting, Gov. Ned Lamont had 56% of the vote to 43% for Republican Bob Stefanowski.
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In the 5th District and across CT, candidates make a final push
Jahana Hayes, George Logan and other candidates fanned out across CT Sunday ahead of an election that could have national significance.
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WTNH poll: Ned Lamont has 11-point lead over Bob Stefanowski
Polling released in the final weeks of the governor’s race shows CT Gov. Ned Lamont with a steady double-digit lead over Bob Stefanowski.
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Lamont, Stefanowski joust over the Republican’s work for Saudis
Gov. Ned Lamont said Bob Stefanowski’s work for the Saudis calls into question his opponent’s fitness and independence.