CT Gov. Lamont unveils 2-year budget with tax cuts for middle class; hospitals not happy
Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled his new two-year budget Wednesday that would cut taxes for middle-class families but immediately generated criticism from hospitals that say their reimbursement rates are
What Lamont’s CT budget proposal would mean for health care
Gov. Ned Lamont eyed Medicaid reimbursement rates, a hospital tax restructuring and pharmaceutical costs in his biennial budget proposal.
Republicans roll out tax cut on eve of Lamont’s budget address
It was a day of dueling spending proposals as Gov. Ned Lamont and Republicans in the State Senate presented differing visions for the state’s finances.
Senate Republicans Pitch Tax Relief Plan Ahead Of Governor’s Budget Address
On the eve of Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget address to the General Assembly, Senate Republicans revealed a tax relief plan that hinges on state employees agreeing to a two-year salary freeze to save the average Connecticut family about $1,
Lamont's budget address celebrated CT's turnaround. What's next?
Lamont invited legislators to celebrate a string of budget surpluses, then outlined a path of continued prudence, tinged with pragmatism.
$1,000 extra per year? CT Republicans pitch big tax cut, but can the state afford it?
Republicans in the state Senate proposed sweeping tax cuts on Monday. But with growing budget needs and uncertainty from the Trump administration, Gov. Ned Lamont is urging restraint.
Lamont’s offer to reform CT budget ‘guardrails’ pleases Democrats
While Gov. Ned Lamont didn’t move the 'fiscal guardrails' as far as some of his fellow Democrats had hoped, the overture was ...
Gov. Ned Lamont unveils proposals to tackle prescription drug costs
There’s an ongoing push to improve health care affordability and reduce out-of-pocket costs, especially for prescription ...
In Lamont’s budget speech, a fervent defense of ‘Connecticut values’ in opposition to Trump
Towards the end of his speech, CT Gov. Ned Lamont introduced its chief DEI officer and the case for keeping diversity, equity and inclusion.
Lamont administration defied Connecticut law he proposed to make criminal justice system more fair
Lamont’s administration failed to adhere to a law that aims to increase fairness in Connecticut’s criminal justice system.
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Lamont Unveils Budget Proposal For Next Biennium; Republicans Condemn Changes To Fiscal Guardrails
Gov. Ned Lamont released a two-year, $55.2 billion budget proposal for the upcoming 2026-2027 biennium on Wednesday with a ...
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Lamont’s budget proposal includes free breakfast for students, boosted property tax credit
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) presented his $55.2 billion biennium budget to the General Assembly on Wednesday, which ...
What to know as Gov. Ned Lamont gets set to propose new Connecticut budget this week
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's budget proposal will reduce some occupational fees, business taxes aimed at making the state ...
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Housing Policy Think Tank Responds to Lamont’s Budget Address, Urging Zoning Reform To Tackle Housing Crisis
Gov. Ned Lamont’s biennial budget address on Wednesday sparked mixed reactions, with housing policy advocates like Open Communities Alliance (OCA) offering both recognition and suggestions for moving ...
Tax relief for middle class families and free pre-school the focus of new budget presented by Governor Ned Lamont
Tax relief for middle class families and free pre-school were the focuses of the new budget presented by Governor Ned Lamont ...
Lamont’s business tax changes would hit film and TV companies, large corporations
The changes would raise revenue from large, multistate corporations and limit a tax credit that has fostered movie and ...