Tag: connecticut

Lamont, Wojcik Point to Steady Revenue Growth in November Consensus Forecast

10 Nov 2026 4:04 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's November 2026 consensus revenue forecast shows continued steady growth, Governor Ned Lamont and OPM Secretary Joshua Wojcik said, with a Fiscal Accountability Report due November 20.

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Lamont Honors 2026 GreenerGov Award Winners as State Agencies Beat 2030 Emissions Target Early

10 Nov 2026 2:03 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut state agency greenhouse gas emissions are now 36.3% below fiscal year 2019 levels, exceeding the state's 2030 target years ahead of schedule, as Governor Lamont honors 2026 GreenerGov award recipients.

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New England Governors Urge Congress to Add $3 Billion for Home Heating Aid as Oil Prices Surge

9 Nov 2026 4:11 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and five other New England governors ask Congress for an extra $3 billion for LIHEAP this winter, warning heating oil prices could rise about 50 percent.

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Lamont Thanks Voters After Re-Election as Revolution Wind Goes Fully Online

6 Nov 2026 5:18 p.m.

The 704 MW offshore project will supply 304 MW to Connecticut, about 5% of state demand, with the remaining 400 MW going to Rhode Island.

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Federal Approval Clears Way for Medicaid Coverage Before Release From Connecticut Prisons

6 Nov 2026 10:14 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

CMS approves Connecticut's plan to start Medicaid coverage 60 days before eligible people leave correctional facilities, and continues federal reimbursement for residential and inpatient substance use treatment.

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Lamont and Hershman Urge Connecticut Residents To Review Health Coverage as Open Enrollment Runs to January 15

5 Nov 2026 11:05 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's open enrollment runs October 23, 2026 to January 15, 2027, with about 80% of Access Health CT customers receiving financial assistance and new subsidies for early childhood educators.

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Lamont and Bysiewicz Offer Prayers, Wishes for Speedy Recovery After Senator Murphy's Hospitalization

1 Nov 2026 1:16 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released statements on the hospitalization of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, praising his advocacy for democracy and wishing him a speedy recovery.

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Governor Lamont's Week: Early Voting, Naugatuck Housing, Enfield Station, AI Training, Mobile ID

30 Oct 2026 5:36 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's governor wraps a week of early voting reminders, a new transit-oriented development in Naugatuck, an Enfield train station groundbreaking, an AI workforce initiative, and the upcoming Mobile ID launch.

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Lamont Opens $19.5 Million Ninth Round of Connecticut Nonprofit Grant Program

27 Oct 2026 8:42 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut makes $19.5 million available for nonprofit health and human service providers to fund facility upgrades, safety improvements and technology, with applications due January 5, 2027.

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FHWA Approves Another $15 Million for Connecticut Road and Bridge Repairs After August 2024 Flooding

22 Oct 2026 12:27 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Federal emergency relief to CTDOT for the August 2024 western Connecticut floods now totals $43 million, covering most of an estimated $51 million in road and bridge repair costs.

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Connecticut Opens 14-Day In-Person Early Voting Period for 2026 General Election

19 Oct 2026 9:09 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas remind Connecticut voters that in-person early voting for the 2026 General Election runs daily from October 19 through November 1, ahead of Election Day on November 3.

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Lamont, Cimino Blast Eversource Appeal of PURA Storm Cost Decision

15 Oct 2026 5:02 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut officials respond to Eversource's Superior Court appeal seeking hundreds of millions from ratepayers after PURA denied storm recovery costs, including over $7 million in imprudent vendor costs.

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Social Security Administration Tells Connecticut Residents to Check Office Status Before Visiting

14 Oct 2026 4:04 p.m.

The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in the state has changed and points residents to online services instead.

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Lamont, Tong Blast Trump Administration Bid to Revoke Revolution Wind Permit

14 Oct 2026 11:55 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut leaders vow to fight the Trump administration's court request to rescind approval of the 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project, citing ratepayer savings and grid reliability.

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Lamont Releases $12.7 Million in State Aid for Home Heating Assistance

13 Oct 2026 1:15 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont releases $12.7 million from the state's Federal Cuts Response Fund to supplement heating assistance as global oil prices surge.

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Lamont's Week: Special Education Grants, HUSKY D Protections, AI Rules and Head Start Defense

9 Oct 2026 5:30 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont highlighted $10.6 million in special education grants, HUSKY D enrollment protections, federal AI regulation calls, and opposition to Head Start changes.

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Social Security Administration Tells Connecticut Residents to Check Office Status Before Visiting

9 Oct 2026 11:04 a.m.

The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in the state has changed, and points to online services for most business.

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Lamont, Tong, Trueworthy Urge Trump Administration to Withdraw Head Start Overhaul Proposal

6 Oct 2026 11:06 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut leaders submit formal opposition to HHS over a proposed rule they say strips Head Start performance standards, warning of harm to 5,600 children statewide and shifting costs to states.

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Connecticut Ends Fiscal Year With $529.8 Million Surplus, Eighth Straight Year in the Black

2 Oct 2026 4:25 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont's week included a $529.8 million surplus announcement, a $9 million East Hartford housing grant, the state's first Military Suicide Awareness Day, and new Shore Line East trains.

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Lamont and Bysiewicz Invite Public to Tribute for Nancy Wyman on October 20

2 Oct 2026 11:38 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut residents are invited to a State Capitol ceremony honoring former Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, with photos of her sought by October 13 for a tribute slideshow.

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Lamont Announces $10.5 Million in Grants for 50 Connecticut Trail Projects

1 Oct 2026 3:38 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut awards roughly $10.5 million through its Recreational Trails Grant Program to fund 50 projects that will plan, build, expand, restore and improve multi-use trails statewide.

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Connecticut Awards $6.2 Million in LEAP Grants to 29 School Districts to Boost Student Attendance

30 Sep 2026 9:04 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker announce $6.2 million in state grants to 29 districts through the Learner Engagement and Attendance Program, as chronic absenteeism falls for a fourth straight year.

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Lamont, Cimino Blast Trump Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards

28 Sep 2026 5:51 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's governor and DEEP acting commissioner criticize a federal rule cutting CAFE standards from 50.4 mpg by 2031 to 34.9 mpg, citing higher fuel costs, pollution and job losses.

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Lamont's Week: Union Station Upgrades, Small Business Tax Credit, Free School Breakfast

25 Sep 2026 7:20 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut announces $24.8 million in New Haven Union Station upgrades, a new small business health insurance tax credit, and a statewide free school breakfast program in Governor Lamont's week in review.

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S&P Global Improves Connecticut's Credit Rating Outlook to Positive

25 Sep 2026 11:43 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

S&P Global Ratings revised Connecticut's credit outlook from stable to positive, citing pension liability reductions and budget discipline, as the state prepares to offer $1.475 billion in General Obligation bonds.

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Connecticut Launches Free Statewide School Breakfast Program for All K-12 Public Students

25 Sep 2026 9:53 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz remind families that all K-12 public school students in Connecticut can now receive breakfast at no cost, backed by $12 million in state funding.

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Connecticut Earns an "A" in 2026 Digital States Survey

24 Sep 2026 4:32 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut earned an "A" in the Center for Digital Government's 2026 Digital States Survey, up from an "A-" in 2024, and won an Outstanding Achievement award for technology leadership.

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Lamont Announces New Connecticut Tax Credit to Help Small Businesses Offer Health Insurance

23 Sep 2026 10:47 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut small businesses with 50 or fewer employees can claim up to $1,000 per employee per year for offering an ICHRA through Access Health CT's BusinessPlus platform.

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Lamont, Cimino Hail Revolution Wind's Final Turbine Installation

18 Sep 2026 7:39 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Revolution Wind has installed its 65th and final turbine, a milestone toward full commercial operation. Connecticut will buy 304 MW of the 704 MW offshore project.

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Social Security Administration Alerts Connecticut Residents to Changed Office Status

18 Sep 2026 9:35 a.m. · Source: Social Security Administration

SSA says the operational status of Connecticut Social Security offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and points users to online services for statements, benefits and account tasks.

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