The governor defended the legislation, along with his push for electronic tolls and the need for more investment in transportation.
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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School regionalization bills sow confusion, spread fear
One of the bills calls for remaking school districts in the image of the state’s probate court map, but its author says that was never his intent.
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Faculty, students protest consolidation plan for colleges
The group delivered a petition to Gov. Ned Lamont’s office and called on him to help.
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Lamont: ‘As a small-business person…’
Gov. Ned Lamont is not shy about his small-business credentials.
Posted inMoney
Lamont: Private investors could fund toll start-up costs
Gov. Ned Lamont wants to explore tapping private investors to finance at least some of the hundreds of millions of dollars needed to install electronic tolling on its highways.
Posted inPolitics
Some details on tolls, but little common ground
The tolls proposal instantly divided the legislature along partisan lines three weeks ago and became an early wedge issue in the 2020 elections.
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On tolls, Lamont may be helping the next governor
Gov. Ned Lamont’s campaign for electronic highway tolls already marks him as a rarity in U.S. politics: A newly elected official expending enormous political capital today on an idea that would yield limited benefits, if any, until he leaves office.
Posted inMoney
Progressive Dems will test Lamont’s open-door approach to next CT budget
Gov. Ned Lamont’s open-door policy will be tested in the coming months by progressive Democrats who say higher taxes on wealthy households should be part of the next state budget.
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Lamont: DECD nominee unfairly tainted by ’08 collapse
Gov. Ned Lamont delivered a full-throated defense Monday of David Lehman, saying his economic-development nominee is unfairly tainted by his tenure at Goldman Sachs.
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Opponents of school regionalization to descend on Capitol
Thousands of Connecticut residents are alarmed by what they see as a threat to their childrens’ education – an attempt by lawmakers to take away local control of their schools.
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Lamont goes corporate with DMV choice: Bongi Magubane
The appointment reflects several goals: Attracting private-sector information-technology talent, creating a customer-friendly culture, and building a racially diverse senior team.
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Lamont: Infosys is ‘doubling commitment’ to Hartford
The information technology firm already has pledged to create 1,000 new jobs in the Hartford area.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Plastic bag ban proposals now include new wrinkle: taxes
Gov. Lamont has zeroed in on the elimination of plastic grocery bags as a possible revenue source. But the 19 other pieces of legislation that also seek their banishment are focused on the environmental benefits.
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Looney hedges on confirming David Lehman to DECD
The leader of the Connecticut Senate cast a chill Tuesday over the nomination of Goldman Sachs partner David Lehman as commissioner of economic and community development.
Posted inTransportation
Feds call Connecticut’s statewide tolls proposal ‘new territory’
No state has attempted what Connecticut is now promoting: A plan to install toll on existing highways throughout the state, as opposed to a single road, bridge or tunnel.