Waterbury Metro-North Line to Get 25 Percent More Trains
Waterbury will see a dramatic increase in the number of trains linking it to Stamford and New York City in the coming months under a plan announced by Gov. Ned Lamont yesterday.
Lamont Files Paperwork for 2022 Re-Election Bid
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday he has filed the necessary paperwork to begin the process of possibly running for a second term in the 2022 election.
Lamont Extends Eviction Rules After Emergency Powers Extended to Feb. 15
The Senate voted Tuesday to extend Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency powers for the sixth time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lamont’s powers were extended through Feb. 15.
House Votes to Extend Lamont’s COVID Power Amid Protests
Connecticut lawmakers moved closer Monday toward extending Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic for the sixth time, an issue that has become more contentious with each extension.
Lamont Seeks Extension of Emergency Powers
Gov. Ned Lamont said Tuesday that he wants to extend Connecticut’s mask mandate for public schools beyond the end of this month when his pandemic-related emergency powers are set to expire.
Lamont Allows Local Leaders to Mandate Indoor Mask-Wearing
Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order on Thursday that allows municipal leaders to enact mask mandates for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people while inside public places.
Despite Outbreaks, Lamont Doesn’t Foresee COVID Mandates
Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday that he does not foresee the state following the lead of New York City and requiring vaccination declarations for a variety of indoor activities.
Aflac to Administer Paid Leave Program; Company Will Bring 150 Jobs to Windsor
Aflac has been named as the claims administrator for the recently established Connecticut Paid Leave Authority. The Georgia-headquartered company plans to open new offices in Windsor.
Report: New COVID Travel Restrictions ‘a Real Possibility’
The state could bring back some travel restrictions to help curtail the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Extension of Lamont’s COVID Powers Keeps Eviction Rules in Place
Connecticut lawmakers voted Wednesday to again extend Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency declarations first issued in March 2020 during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite pushback from Republicans and some Democrats who argued it’s time to get back to normal.
Fairfield County Office Rents Soften in Second Quarter
Despite a trio of high-profile corporate relocations, Fairfield County’s office market continues to lose ground amid an uptick in subleasing activity.
Lawmakers to Consider Extending Lamont’s COVID-19 Powers
Connecticut lawmakers will once again consider whether Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency declarations first issued in March of 2020 during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic should be extended.
Lawmakers to Revisit Lamont’s COVID Authority, Key to Eviction Curbs
Connecticut lawmakers are expected to return to the state Capitol in the coming weeks and decide whether to extend Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont’s public health emergency and his executive authority once again.
Lamont Ups Pressure on Landlords as Eviction Freeze Ends
Connecticut won’t be able to file an eviction for nonpayment of rent unless they first try to go through the UniteCT rental relief program under a new executive order signed yesterday by Gov. Ned Lamont.
Lamont Signs Recreational Marijuana Law
Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday signed a bill making Connecticut the 19th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law.
Lamont Unveils Plan to Cut Train Travel Time to NYC
An $8 billion to $10 billion plan unveiled Monday aims to reduce commuter rail times from Connecticut to New York City by as much as 25 minutes.
Senate Passes Marijuana Bill, but Lamont Vows Veto
Paul Mounds, the Democratic governor’s chief of staff, issued a statement promising Lamont would nix the bill if it reaches his desk in its current form because it isn’t sufficiently focused on racial equity.
Indoor Mask Mandate Lifts Today for the Vaccinated
Connecticut officially ended its indoor mask mandate for those vaccinated against COVID-19, but businesses, state and local governments may choose to require everyone to mask up.
State Will Pay $1K Bonus to Unemployed Who Find Jobs
As other governors have announced plans to end a $300 a week supplemental unemployment benefit to encourage people to find work, Connecticut is offering a much different incentive: a $1,000 signing bonus.
More than 70 Percent of CT Adults Have Received Vaccine
Seventy-one percent of Connecticut adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday.
