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.
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.
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 $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 Returns From India, Vetoes General Assembly’s Emergency Spending Plans
Gov. Ned Lamont returned from India with a new trade deal, a broken arm in a sling, and some stern comments for both major parties in the General Assembly about off-budget plans to increase spending by $42.
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. 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.
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Lamont returns from India with broken arm and a veto plan
Defying a likely override, Gov. Ned Lamont promised Monday to veto a bipartisan $40 million supplemental special-education ...
Ireland Moves to Drop UN Requirement for Troop Deployment, PM Cites US Veto Risk
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Gov. Kevin Stitt says he'll veto sports betting bills that give the tribes exclusive power
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Idaho Gov. Little’s office received more than 32,000 requests to veto House Bill 93
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Majority of input to Little asked him to veto school choice bill
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‘Euthanasia pill’ proposed as Nevada law after Gov. Lombardo’s veto in 2023
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