Gov. Ned Lamont praised Connecticut’s sweeping housing legislation on Thursday for empowering towns and suburbs.
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Posted inPolitics
Poll: CT voters sour on Trump and economy, an anchor on Fazio
Only 27% of those surveyed approved of Trump’s performance and 70% disapproved, an anchor on Fazio and other blue-state Republicans.
Posted inJustice
Legal battle over Kosta Diamantis’ state pension began without him
The legal battle over whether CT can revoke Kosta Diamantis’ pension kicked off on Thursday in Hartford, but Diamantis was not present.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
On CT bear hunt, Lamont and Fazio find common ground
The candidates for CT governor both support measures to allow hunting of black bears, a controversial solution to rising bear encounters.
Posted inJustice
Probe of DOC doctor finds issues with credentials, patient care
The ombuds probe cited serious complaints against Francisco Lupis related to patient care and no record of compliance with CT qualifications.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont’s lead over Fazio reaches 20 points in Quinnipiac poll
Lamont has not trailed in any public poll, with an average lead of about 15 points in four surveys released over the past four weeks.
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Delayed by investigation, Fazio spent $9.6M over summer challenging Lamont
A campaign finance report shows that Fazio did not get his Citizens’ Election Program grant of $18 million until July 15 due to a complaint.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Lamont to bolster heating assistance using CT contingency fund
Gov. Ned Lamont announced the planned release of $12.7 million from the $500 million contingency fund to address the impact of federal cuts.
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Murphy hits US campaign trail, seeks to boost CT ‘No Kings’ rallies
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy will campaign in five battleground states, spend time with CT candidates and try to boost turnout at ‘No Kings’ rallies.
Posted inEducation
These Meriden moms want CT to do better on special education
The challenges special ed parents face aren’t unique, but the processes to hold schools accountable are opaque, often fail to provoke change.
Posted inImmigration
ICE deported her from CT. Now, she parents from Mexico.
Nancy Martinez has filed a lawsuit following her deportation, but even a victory would not allow her to return to her children in the U.S.
Posted inCities & Towns
How opposition to Flock cameras took flight in CT
Towns like South Windsor, Windsor, Killingworth, Ledyard, Milford and Newtown have ended or suspended use of license plate readers in 2026.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Lamont faces criticism over ‘cozy’ relationship with Eversource CEO
CEO Joe Nolan’s comments to investors, and published texts between the two leaders, have undercut the governor’s tough stance on the utility.
Posted inHuman Services
‘Dead wrong’: Lamont says changes to Head Start would make life harder for families
The Trump administration’s proposal allows larger class sizes, reduces degree requirements for some staff and mandates teaching in English.
Posted inHealth
Lamont touts CT response to Medicaid cuts, stops short of pledging funds
CT pledged to minimize Medicaid coverage losses but stopped short of committing state funds to offset cuts passed in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’