Tag: Gov. Ned Lamont
Bridgeport’s Mangoz Sports Bar fined $10K for violating state Covid restrictions
This marks the first time that a Connecticut business received a $10,000 fine for violating the governor's executive orders.
Biden introduces education secretary nominee Miguel Cardona, CT education commissioner
https://youtu.be/IcYdh74PQtc
President-Elect Joe Biden this morning outlined his plans to take a different stand on public education than was taken by current U.S. Secretary of...
Connecticut joins regional plan to cut vehicle emissions; Critics warn of...
The state expects a 26% drop in carbon emissions from transportation between 2022 and 2032.
Bridgeport’s Cherry Street Loft project receives $3.77M for brownfield cleanup
Pending work on the project includes the construction of a supermarket and retail space.
Connecticut tribes halt plans for East Windsor casino
Gov. Lamont tried to get the tribes to jettison the project last year.
154 arts groups to receive $9M in pandemic relief grants
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development is allocating $9 million in grants to 154 nonprofit arts organizations that were financially impacted by...
MA governor objects to having state on CT travel advisory list
Baker asked Massachusetts residents to abide by the Connecticut edict.
Connecticut receives $145M in federal funds for replacing bridges
The Walk Bridge was built in 1896 and the Connecticut River Bridge went up in 1907.
Bridgeport receives CT’s first electric public transit buses
Additional buses are planned for Stamford, New Haven and Hartford.
Connecticut passes 1M mark for Covid-19 tests
To date, 4,457 Connecticut residents died from the virus.
Comments on Biden’s pick of Kamala Harris fall along party lines
For some, their opinion was to express no opinion. For others, there was no reticence to speak out, especially on social media.
Survey: Most Connecticut teachers oppose Lamont’s school reopening plans
90% of teachers said it would be difficult to ensure students wear face masks during the school day.
University of Bridgeport partners with three CT colleges
The University of Bridgeport will continue to operate as an independent entity.
NY, NJ and CT to quarantine travelers from high COVID-19 states
The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state that has a positive test rate for the virus higher than 10%.
Gov. Lamont orders independent probe of nursing homes’ handling of COVID-19
The governor wants the investigation concluded before the autumn.