CT Gov. Lamont unveils 2-year budget with tax cuts for middle class; hospitals not happy
Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled his new two-year budget Wednesday that would cut taxes for middle-class families but immediately generated criticism from hospitals that say their reimbursement rates are
Lamont proposes loosening guardrails, boosting child care in $55.2B budget
Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed $55.2B budget would reform CT’s ‘fiscal guardrails’ and launch a major early childhood development initiative.
With focus on universal pre-K, Lamont unveils proposal for CT's next 2-year budget
Gov. Ned Lamont presented his two-year, $55.2 billion-dollar spending recommendations to Connecticut lawmakers Wednesday, kicking off the legislative budget process this session.
Republicans roll out tax cut on eve of Lamont’s budget address
It was a day of dueling spending proposals as Gov. Ned Lamont and Republicans in the State Senate presented differing visions for the state’s finances.
Lamont works around CT budget ‘guardrails’ to back child care
In addition to investing in child care, Gov. Ned Lamont's $55.2 billion, two-year budget proposal will include a $50 income tax cut.
Senate Republicans Pitch Tax Relief Plan Ahead Of Governor’s Budget Address
On the eve of Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget address to the General Assembly, Senate Republicans revealed a tax relief plan that hinges on state employees agreeing to a two-year salary freeze to save the average Connecticut family about $1,
$1,000 extra per year? CT Republicans pitch big tax cut, but can the state afford it?
Republicans in the state Senate proposed sweeping tax cuts on Monday. But with growing budget needs and uncertainty from the Trump administration, Gov. Ned Lamont is urging restraint.
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‘Lead, follow or get out of the way’: Lamont calls YNHH to decide on acquisition deal
Governor Ned Lamont urged Yale New Haven Health to complete their $435 million acquisition of three Prospect hospitals or let ...
Gov. Ned Lamont unveils proposals to tackle prescription drug costs
There's an ongoing push to improve health care affordability and reduce out-of-pocket costs, especially for prescription ...
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Lamont Unveils Budget Proposal For Next Biennium; Republicans Condemn Changes To Fiscal Guardrails
Gov. Ned Lamont released a two-year, $55.2 billion budget proposal for the upcoming 2026-2027 biennium on Wednesday with a ...
Lamont's budget address celebrated CT's turnaround. What's next?
Lamont invited legislators to celebrate a string of budget surpluses, then outlined a path of continued prudence, tinged with ...
Lamont's proposed budget a mixed bag for local communities
Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed biennial budget presents a mixed bag of gains and losses for Eastern Connecticut municipalities, with the best case scenario being flat state funding through 2027. Overall, ...
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Lamont’s budget proposal includes free breakfast for students, boosted property tax credit
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) presented his $55.2 billion biennium budget to the General Assembly on Wednesday, which ...
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Housing Policy Think Tank Responds to Lamont’s Budget Address, Urging Zoning Reform To Tackle Housing Crisis
Gov. Ned Lamont’s biennial budget address on Wednesday sparked mixed reactions, with housing policy advocates like Open Communities Alliance (OCA) offering both recognition and suggestions for moving ...
What to know as Gov. Ned Lamont gets set to propose new Connecticut budget this week
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's budget proposal will reduce some occupational fees, business taxes aimed at making the state ...
K-12, higher education leaders see challenges in governor’s budget proposal
The budget did not include as much for K-12 schools as educators wanted and left UConn and CSCU bracing for the loss of ...