Gov. Ned Lamont will have broad authority to spend money from the Federal Emergency Response Fund, but top lawmakers from both parties could reject his decisions.

'Enough is enough.' CT lawmakers poised to set aside $500 million to cover cuts from Washington

The new proposal scraps controversial "Fair Share" housing quotas for each town, opting for a more regional approach. But it keeps a ban on parking minimums that many towns o

Gov. Lamont unveils 'compromise' housing plan – five months after he vetoed the last one

The memo was released hours after Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday he authorized the state to fully fund SNAP for November using surplus money. He says this will cost the state $72 million a month.

SNAP benefits to be fully paid hours after Gov. Lamont authorizes state to fully fund SNAP

Lamont said he wanted to until after Election Day to make an official announcement. He and Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz said this week's elections are clear mandate for four more years.

Gov. Lamont files paperwork to run for reelection

Noting that "people will go hungry," a federal judge gave the Trump administration until Friday to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for November. In Connecticut, more than 360,000 people rely on SNAP to buy groceries.

Judge orders SNAP to be fully funded by Friday, but CT families still in limbo

Connecticut Democrats flipped more than two dozen communities on Tuesday. But Republicans don't think it spells trouble for them in 2026.

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