Gov. Lamont promotes $300 million plan for free preschool
Gov. Ned Lamont hit the road on Wednesday, visiting New Britain to promote a $300 million plan he says will deliver free preschool for many of the state’s working and middle class families.
Gov. Lamont addressed his plan to make childcare more affordable
Connecticut’s governor said he has a plan to help with rising childcare costs. Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled a plan aimed at expanding access to affordable child care in the state, a measure that many hoped will help ease the financial strain on parents.
Gov Lamont unveils $300 million plan to provide free preschool for Connecticut families
Gov. Ned Lamont has unveiled a $300 million plan to provide free preschool for Connecticut families earning less than $100,000 per year. The initiative, announced on March 12, 2025, seeks to address rising childcare costs and limited access.
Lamont to discuss affordable preschool access in Connecticut
Gov. Ned Lamont will discuss his plan for the largest expansion of preschool access in Connecticut’s history. The plan now requires approval by the Connecticut General Assembly. If put into motion, this plan could allow the state to create thousands of new preschool spaces across Connecticut.
Governor Lamont announces plan to address rising child care costs
Connecticut families have struggled with the rising costs of child care, a financial burden that often consumes a significant portion of household income.
Democrats not happy with Gov. Ned Lamont's hiring reduction for new CT state employees
Connecticut Democrats, in reaction to governor's abrupt hiring freeze, say the state budget surplus is robust enough to keep ...
CT Gov. Lamont sees path to working with Trump on energy
CT Gov. Lamont said he’s found at least one area where his interests and the president’s align: getting more energy from ...
Lamont visits Wethersfield High School to discuss effectiveness of cell phone bans
In Gov. Ned Lamont’s last two State of the State addresses, one policy proposal garnered more bipartisan applause than just ...
Lamont cuts spending at CT public colleges, other agencies
One week after agreeing to bolster grants for special education, Gov. Ned Lamont slashed $41 million in other spending on ...
CT legislative committee gives PURA nominee a favorable vote. He’s a familiar face in government.
Gov. Ned Lamont’s latest appointee to the newly controversial Public Utilities Regulatory Authority sailed through the first step of the confirmation process Thursday, getting a warm reception from ...
Lamont approves $3 million in funding for nonprofits
In one week’s time, Gov. Ned Lamont went from vetoing nearly $3 million in funding for nonprofit organizations to signing a ...
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Gov. Lamont approves $2.8 million for groups targeted by Trump cuts
Immigration and LGBTQ+ groups, as well as Planned Parenthood, should receive the emergency funds by May. But Republicans call the money a "giveaway" to Lamont's political allies.
Gov. Ned Lamont signs $40M special education funding bill
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) signed a bill Friday investing $40 million in special education after a week of back-and-forth at ...
CT child advocate bill reworked following Lamont opposition
The bill, which wouldn’t take the power to appoint CT’s child advocate away from the governor, is a far cry from what had ...