Tag: Gov. Ned Lamont
Gov. Ned Lamont: Compromise on tolls, stalemate on casinos
"I haven't been able to solve that nut yet," said Lamont on the feud between MGM Resorts International and the tribes.
Connecticut Senate approves $43B state budget bill
Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano said the bill was an example of "why people distrust government."
Connecticut House of Representatives passes state budget bill
The budget will now go to the Democrat-controlled Senate.
Lamont seeks to have toll vote during regular legislative session
A new Sacred Heart University poll found most residents opposed the governor's toll plan.
Gov. Lamont welcomes women-owned businesses in states with new abortion laws
Lamont said he was "appalled at these actions that erode the ability of women to make informed decisions about their health and bodies."
Blumenthal and Bysiewicz join Stop & Shop strikers on picket lines
Gov. Ned Lamont avoided comment on the strike and used his Twitter feed to praise Tiger Woods' golfing success.
Barbara and Ray Dalio pledge $100M to Connecticut public education
The Dalios said their pledge was the largest philanthropic gift in Connecticut history.
Gov. Ned Lamont proposes incentives to boost minority teacher ranks
The governor said his efforts were designed to fuel "the important conversation on recruiting more teachers of color."
Ex-Bridgeport nonprofit exec Hulburt named CT agricultural commissioner
Hulburt was previously senior vice president of program operations at Wholesome Wave in Bridgeport.
Bill to expand Tweed’s runway clears GA committee
Gov. Ned Lamont cited upgrading Tweed as part of his proposals to strengthen the state’s transportation infrastructure.
Package store trade group counters Lamont proposal on recycling liquor bottles
Gov. Lamont estimated $6 million could be raised by Fiscal Year 2020 with his liquor bottle recycling proposal.
New poll finds most CT residents oppose Lamont’s toll and sales...
On raising the minimum wage, 70.6 percent of respondents approved the idea and 25.8 percent rejected it.
Ex-PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi named to Amazon board
Nooyi is the second woman and the second woman of color to be added to Amazon’s board this month.
Suite Talk: Wayne Pesce, president of the Connecticut Food Association
"There will always be a place for brick and mortar," said Wayne Pesce, head of the state's grocery retailer trade group.
Matthew Hoey named interim exec director at Tweed Airport
Hoey temporarily replaces Tim Larson, who resigned as executive director to lead the state’s Office of Higher Education.