Lamont Pitches $103M for Vocational Training, Tech Schools
Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing spending $103 million in new federal pandemic relief money on job training, with the goal of getting people who lost employment during the pandemic back to work.
Lamont Will Eliminate COVID Biz Curbs in May
Gov. Ned Lamont’s office said Monday night that it plans to ease several different restrictions on the state’s businesses put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
16 Projects Split $49M in State Affordable Housing Funding
A new round of state funding will help finance the development of hundreds of new affordable housing units around the state.
CT Gets First Bond Rating Upgrade in 20 Years
Connecticut on Wednesday received its first credit rating upgrade in two decades, prompting Democrat Gov. Ned Lamont to proclaim the state is “emerging as a financial leader among the states.”
Lawmakers agree Lamont’s emergency powers should continue
Connecticut lawmakers Tuesday granted final legislative approval to extending Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic to May 20
Biden Promises Big Infrastructure Bill This Week
President Joe Biden will lay out the first part of his multitrillion-dollar economic recovery package this week, focusing on rebuilding roads, bridges and other infrastructure
House Votes to Extend Lamont’s Pandemic Authority
As Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced plans Thursday to move up when any resident age 16 and older can make a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, the House of Representatives voted to allow the Democrat to extend his emergency powers for at least one more month.
Lamont, Tribes Reach Agreement on Gambling Expansion
Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration has reached an agreement with Connecticut’s two federally recognized Native American tribes on a comprehensive gambling expansion plan that could eventually lead to sports wagering and online gambling.
Lamont to Accelerate COVID Vaccine Distribution Rollout
Connecticut plans to speed up the next age-based phase of its COVID-19 vaccination rollout, allowing everyone age 16 and older to begin making their appointments for a shot on April 5.
Lamont: CT Can Meet Biden’s May 1 Vaccination goal
Gov. Ned Lamont said he believes Connecticut can meet President Joe Biden’s challenge to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccines by May 1.
Connecticut Nixes Restaurant Virus Restrictions
Connecticut will be relaxing many coronavirus-related restrictions in two weeks on businesses, theaters, churches and travel but will be keeping the statewide mask mandate.
Lamont Credits Vaccinations to Declining Infection Rate
According to data through Feb. 11 from Johns Hopkins University, the rolling average number of daily new cases in the state has dropped by slightly more than 630, a decrease of 34 percent.
Lamont’s $46B Budget Keeps Taxes Level, Focuses on COVID
Defeating COVID-19 tops the priority list for Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, who unveiled a new two-year, $46 billion state budget on Wednesday.
Lamont Says He Has No Interest in Raising Taxes
Gov. Ned Lamont gave business leaders a relatively optimistic outlook Friday by telling them he has “no interest” in raising taxes
Lamont Says State Needs More Vaccine Doses from Feds
Nearly 260,000 Connecticut residents have so far received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, including 47,000 people 75 years and older. But Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday the state would like to see many more people vaccinated.
CT Lawmakers Greeted by Protests at Start of Unusual Session
Greeted by hundreds of protesters waving signs, some chanting “you work for us,” Connecticut lawmakers on Wednesday officially convened what will be a highly unusual and possibly contentious legislative session
Court: Lamont’s Shutdown Orders Are Legal
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Thursday that many of Gov. Ned Lamont’s shutdown orders related to the coronavirus pandemic are constitutional, thwarting a challenge from a pub owner.
Lamont Pleased So Far with State’s Vaccine Rollout
Gov. Ned Lamont and a top advisor said Monday they’re pleased so far with the pace of vaccinations in Connecticut despite concerns the nation is behind where it should be in the race to deliver the shots.
Lamont Extends Eviction Moratorium
Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday evening signed a new executive order extending the state’s moratorium on evictions again until Feb. 9.
Bridgeport Multifamily Project Gets $3.8M Cleanup Grant
A large Bridgeport multifamily development has secured state environmental cleanup funding needed to help launch its next phase.
