Connecticut Officials in New Haven Urge Withdrawal of Head Start Rule
Connecticut served 4,847 children and 46 pregnant women through 22 Head Start programs in 2024-25. State leaders urged withdrawal of a proposed federal rule.
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North Haven, East Haven Lawmakers Push to Pause Connecticut's Gas and Diesel Taxes
Republicans from North Haven and East Haven want Gov. Ned Lamont to call lawmakers back to suspend the 25-cent gas tax and 49.9-cent diesel tax through Dec. 31. Lamont asks how the state would pay for roads and bridges.
CT Lawmakers Debate Property Tax Relief as May Session Deadline Approaches
CT lawmakers weigh a $500M Lamont rebate vs. a permanent $650 property tax credit from House Republicans. A Finance Committee package of ~$900M in options advances to negotiations.
Hamden Attorney Felice Gray-Kemp Nominated to Connecticut Superior Court
Gov. Lamont nominated Hamden attorney Felice Gray-Kemp, 57, to the Connecticut Superior Court on March 10 as part of a 14-nominee slate to fill 20 court vacancies.
Lamont Floats One-Month Gas Tax Holiday as CT Fuel Prices Surge
Governor Lamont is exploring a 1-month suspension of CT's 25-cent gas tax and 48.9-cent diesel tax as fuel prices spike 50 cents due to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Proposal carries a $40M cost.