01 Politics
CT's Hidden Per Pupil Pension Subsidy Fuels School Inequity
Connecticut's $1.7B teacher pension contribution bypasses school funding equity reviews, creating a hidden subsidy that favors wealthier districts.
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Ned Lamont
8 articles tagged with "Ned Lamont"
02 Politics
Connecticut's New Civics Seal: What It Means for Students
Connecticut's new State Seal of Civics Education lets high schoolers earn diploma recognition for civic knowledge and real-world engagement, starting in 2026-2027.
03 Politics
CT Lawmakers Question DCF Nominee Susan Hamilton
Connecticut lawmakers grilled DCF interim commissioner Susan Hamilton at her confirmation hearing, raising concerns about child safety, caseworker turnover, and agency oversight.
04 Politics
Lamont Reaches Deals With 10 Unions, But Raises Still Delayed
Governor Lamont reached tentative contracts with 10 state unions covering 20,000 workers, but over half of bargaining units still await raises eight months overdue.
05 Politics
CT Bill to Ban Convertible Pistols Faces Massive Opposition
Governor Lamont's bill to ban convertible pistols in Connecticut drew 1,900 opposition testimonies versus 50 in support at a packed Capitol hearing.
06 Politics
Lamont Nominates 14 Lawyers to Connecticut Superior Court
Gov. Ned Lamont nominated 14 lawyers to fill 20 vacancies on Connecticut's Superior Court, including his former budget director and a ex-Republican lawmaker.
07 Business
CT Child Tax Credit Push Gains Legislative Momentum
Connecticut advocates say they have the votes to pass a child tax credit bill, but still face uncertainty over whether Gov. Ned Lamont will sign it.
08 Politics
Lamont Defies Trump, Tells ICE Agents to 'Go Home'
Governor's State of the State speech targets federal immigration enforcement while proposing $400 energy rebates and universal school breakfast programs.