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“Paying down our debts and a robust rainy day fund doesn’t short change our programs, it has resulted in six years of consistent increases in our key social programs, rather than the herky-jerky boom and bust cycles of yesteryear.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Former Connecticut Governor and Greenwich resident, Lowell P. Weicker passed away Wednesday at the age of 92 after a short illness. He served in or represented Connecticut throughout 30 years in public life. Continue Reading →
Under the partnership, Connecticut will be positioned alongside the top global destinations and brands committed to year-round support of LGBTQ+ welcoming travel. Continue Reading →
In CT, people age 16-44 will have access to schedule appointments beginning Thursday morning. Continue Reading →
The time has come for CT to implement voting reforms. In fact, it is long overdue. CT currently has some of the most restrictive voting laws and is far behind much of the country. Continue Reading →
“Starting now, we should right size government over time, working smartly with rigid deliberation in taking out the inefficiencies brought to light by the pandemic, make our tax rates competitive and focus on job growth, all the while being fair to all our citizens in the negotiations. If not, we will find ourselves in a continued economic stalemate, still dead last. We’ve hit bottom. Our time has run out.” – Tony Turner Continue Reading →
Tuesday brought Governor Lamont’s 14th executive order, 7-L, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
“We thought it might get worse before it gets better, and I’m afraid that we were right” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
The Governor’s executive order 7-H outlines “Stay Safe, Stay Home. 7-I allows municipalities to change their budget deadlines. And 7-J includes a clarification of 7-H to allow non-essential retail stores to be staffed on site an take remote ordering (phone / internet) with curbside delivery and pickup. Continue Reading →
Blankley will offer a realistic and nuanced assessment of life, opportunity and challenges in modern day Connecticut. Continue Reading →