Ned Lamont

Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase on June 1 and go from $14 per hour to $15 per hour. In May 2019, Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage from $10.10 per hour to $15 with annual increases until 2023. “This is perhaps one of the most impactful pieces of legislation for working families that a governor…

UConn students walked out of class Wednesday and traveled to the state Capitol in Hartford in response to Gov. Ned Lamont’s two-year budget plan. The university president said the budget falls short of adequately funding the university and could lead to increasing tuition by thousands of dollars. Dr. Radenka Maric. the University of Connecticut’s president, said if it is enacted...

Gov. Ned Lamont presented his budget address to the General Assembly Wednesday, outlining plans for his two-year budget. In recent weeks, the governor has revealed some of his legislative proposals. You can see the budget plan here. Here are some details on what Lamont has said he wants to do: On Monday, Lamont announced plans for the state’s first...

Gov. Ned Lamont was inaugurated Wednesday for a second term and will deliver his State of the State Address, then attend a news conference with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and end the day with an Inaugural ball. Noon: The inauguration ceremony for Lamont is at the William A. O’Neill State Armory, at 360 Broad St. in Hartford. It...

Gov. Ned Lamont will be inaugurated for a second term on Wednesday, then he will deliver his State of the State Address, and there will be an Inaugural ball on Wednesday night. Here is what you need to know if you plan to watch or go to any of the events. 10 a.m.: Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz will receive the…