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CT Gov. Lamont vetoes spending in two bills for special education, nonprofits
Setting up a showdown with the legislature, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday that he would veto $40 million in spending for special education and $2.8 million for non-profits who are threatened
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Ned Lamont vetoes $43 million in Democrat-led spending
After a round of back-and-forths between Gov. Ned Lamont and Democratic legislative leaders over how much more spending the state can afford, the governor said Monday afternoon that he will veto portions of two bills passed last week by the legislature.
Lamont to veto $43 million spending plan approved by lawmakers
Gov. Ned Lamont said he will veto $43 million that lawmakers passed last week. The money was set to fund special education, Planned Parenthood, and Bridgeport Pride. Lamont supports the initiatives but said the additional spending would break the state's spending cap.
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.
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: CT lawmaker’s conflicts of interest before energy board pose a ‘problem’
PURA commissioners earn an annual salary of between $151,950 and $207,189, according to the state’s jobs website.
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 ...
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Lamont budget would eliminate fees for occupational licenses
HARTFORD – Gov. Ned Lamont wants to eliminate the fees workers in certain professions are required to pay when initially applying for occupational licenses, as well as the fees associated with ...
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Popular CT farm-to-schools grant program in jeopardy under Lamont budget proposal
Eliminating the CT Grown for CT Kids program would save the state $1 million a year, the governor’s office says.
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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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 ...