Compromise would save Lamont from veto override on funding fight
Gov. Ned Lamont and legislative leaders said they agreed on a deal to deliver $40 million for special education and $2.88 million in grants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Facing off with fellow Democrats, Lamont vetoes special ed, non-profit funding
Gov. Ned Lamont issued two line-item vetoes blocking allocations he says would exceed the state’s spending cap for the current fiscal year, including $40 million in special ed funding. Both face possible override votes as soon as Wednesday.
Connecticut governor returns from trade mission to India with a broken arm
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has returned from a state trade mission to India with a broken arm. The Democrat appeared Monday ...
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 ...
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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: Don't 'jump to conclusions' about Gifford role in nixed audit
Deidre Gifford, the former head of DSS, was identified in an indictment that charged Kosta Diamantis and others in a Medicaid ...
Connecticut Governor concludes economic mission to India, strengthens business ties
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont led a mission to India, aiming to enhance trade ties and attract investments. The delegation ...
Gov. Ned Lamont may be in India, but his shadow looms large amid CT legislature decision
Connecticut's governor, on trade mission in India, voices displeasure on bill that would add $40 million for statewide ...
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 ...
Keith Richards to be presented with first-ever Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence
Gov. Ned Lamont plans to honor rock legend Keith Richards with the first-ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence.