Compromise would save Lamont from veto override on funding fight
Ned Lamont and legislative leaders said Tuesday they agreed on a compromise that would deliver $40 million in special education funding and $2.88 million in grants to Planned Parenthood and LGBTQ groups without a veto-override battle Wednesday.
CT legislature sidetracks veto override in compromise with Lamont over $43M for spec ed, nonprofits
Connecticut governor, lawmakers, reach deal to avoid veto override on $40 million for special education, $3 million for social service providers.
Lamont confirms he will veto special education and emergency nonprofit funding
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont confirmed on Monday afternoon that he planned to line-item veto two pieces of legislation that the General Assembly passed in his absence.
Conn. Gov. Ned Lamont to veto spending for special education, nonprofits targeted by Trump
Setting up a showdown with the Legislature, Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday that he would veto $40 million in spending for special education and $2.8 million for nonprofits that are threatened with spending cuts by Republican President Donald Trump.
Lamont’s Veto Of $40M Special Ed Funds Sparks Educator Outrage: 'That Is Unacceptable'
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont returned home on Monday, March 3, and vetoed a $40 million spending measure for special education initiatives in cities and towns across the state. Now, educators are urging lawmakers to override that decision.
CT Gov. Ned Lamont threatens state lawmakers with veto on $40M in special ed funding
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says he'll veto $40 million overwhelmingly approved last week as a supplement for towns and cities to spend on special ed.
CT governor, legislative leaders reach $40M special education funding deal. Here’s what that means.
The compromise calls for legislative leaders to shelve override votes and instead pass two new bills that that would go forward
Gov. Ned Lamont vetoes $40 million in proposed state funding for special education
Lamont said he still fully supports increasing funding for special education and pointed to the $54 million increase in his budget proposal.
Connecticut governor returns from trade mission to India with a broken arm
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has returned from a state trade mission to India with a broken arm. The ...
Gov. Lamont responds to ‘problem’ revelations about CT lawmaker in line for PURA seat
Gov. Ned Lamont called revelations about a state senator the governor previously agreed to nominate as one of Connecticut’s ...
Lamont: Lawmaker’s conflicts before PURA pose a ‘problem’ for nomination
Lamont announced plans appoint John Fonfara to PURA as part of deal to reappoint chairwoman Marissa Gillett. Reports have ...
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Job assistance is available for displaced federal workers in Connecticut
Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Tuesday that the state’s Department of Labor has brought together several services and programs ...
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Dan Haar: Gov. Lamont broke his arm in India. You won't believe what he paid to treat it.
After a fall on a trade mission, the Connecticut governor had a close-up view of the health care system there.
Lamont returns from India with broken arm and a veto plan
Ned Lamont on Monday vetoed a bipartisan $40 million supplemental special-education appropriation rushed through the General ...
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Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards to be first recipient of Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence
CONNECTICUT, USA — Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is set to be the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence, according to the governor's office Monday.