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CT senators cite a ‘catastrophe’ as Senate passes Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

July 01, 2025

The Senate vote was split 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie and casting the deciding vote.

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Governor Lamont Signs Biennial State Budget for 2026 and 2027

June 30, 2025

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law the biennial state budget bill for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, which makes historic investments to expand access to early childhood education, which is among the costliest item for families, all while holding the line on taxes.

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Lamont Vetoes Bill Allowing Unemployment For Striking Workers

June 24, 2025

Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday announced a veto of a bill that would have made striking workers eligible for unemployment benefits after they have been on strike for 14 consecutive days, saying he wants to protect jobs in Connecticut.

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Lamont To ‘Reluctantly’ Veto Controversial Housing Bill

June 23, 2025

A controversial housing bill intended to address the shortage and high cost of housing in the state will not become law, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday.

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How far did CT’s ‘fiscal guardrails’ move? Depends whom you ask

June 16, 2025

Leaders say saving rules likely to evolve as federal aid shrinks.

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New CT laws taking effect July 1: School lessons, e-books, budget

June 16, 2025

Over six dozen Connecticut laws, including the state’s next budget and bond package, will wholly or partially take effect on July 1.

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New York passes new CPA pathway in ‘unheard of’ fashion

June 13, 2025

New York’s accounting policy advisors secured two legislative wins this week, with CPA licensing reform and e-signature expansion both passing in the same session.

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With Pressure From Both Sides, Lamont Seeks Middle Ground On Housing Bill

June 11, 2025

A week after it passed the General Assembly, House Bill 5002 is still causing a ruckus in Hartford, with Republicans urging Gov. Ned Lamont to “just veto it” in a series of statements and the governor expressing hesitancy over the bill’s version of fair-share legislation known as “Towns Take the Lead.”

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Lamont Talks Budget, Housing In Post-Session Briefing

June 06, 2025

Gov. Ned Lamont credited hard work and clever negotiation between the legislative and executive branches for passage of “an honestly balanced budget” that did not raise residents’ tax rates.

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$55.8 Billion Budget Heads To Lamont’s Desk

June 04, 2025

After 12 hours of debate and a series of failed Republican amendments, the Connecticut Senate approved a new, two-year state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, unchanged from the one it received Monday night from the House. The budget is the result of a deal negotiated by legislative leaders and Gov. Ned Lamont.

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CFO Dive: Connecticut passes alternative CPA licensure bill

June 04, 2025

The legislation, which awaits signing by Governor Ned Lamont, includes a provision enabling licensed CPAs form other states in “good standing” to practice in Connecticut.

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CT Senate sends new biennial budget to Lamont’s desk

June 04, 2025

Package to be adjusted to lessen hospital tax increase.

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CT’s $9.7B bond package to enhance local aid, housing

June 04, 2025

Biennial borrowing plan draws strong bipartisan support.

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Governor Lamont To Sign Legislation on Electric Ratepayer Relief

June 03, 2025

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he will soon sign into law legislation that takes a step forward in reducing electric bills, delivering Connecticut consumers nearly $400 million in annual savings, as well as laying the groundwork for longer term reductions in public benefits charges and cuts in supply, delivery, and transmission fees.

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House Passes $55.8B State Budget

June 03, 2025

The two-year, $55.8 billion budget that passed out of the Connecticut House of Representatives on a mostly party-line vote late Monday night remains within the state budget cap despite increasing spending by $2.63 billion over the next two fiscal years.

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A delicate dance: Maneuvering around CT’s budget cap

June 01, 2025

Lawmakers expected to adopt new biennial plan before the 2025 legislative session closes Wednesday.

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Bill To Allow Striking Workers Unemployment Benefits Passes House, Heads For Likely Lamont Veto

May 30, 2025

The Connecticut House of Representatives on Friday debated and approved Senate Bill 8, An Act Concerning Protections For Workers and Enhancements to Workers’ Rights, a labor bill that would allow workers engaged in labor disputes to access unemployment benefits.

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CTCPA Bill to Modernize CPA Licensure and Mobility Laws Passes House and Senate, Awaits Governor's Signature

May 29, 2025

The bill passed in the Connecticut House of Representatives with no opposition on April 28 and the Senate on May 29 and will now move to be signed by Governor Lamont.

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CT budget fight hinges on cutting higher ed reserves

May 28, 2025

Lamont challenges lawmakers to tap $1.1 billion that universities stashed away.

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Governor Lamont Releases $30 Million for Infrastructure Improvements in 46 Small Towns

May 28, 2025

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is releasing $30 million in state grants to 46 small towns in Connecticut that will be used to complete a wide variety of infrastructure improvements, such as road safety reconstruction projects, emergency management upgrades, sidewalk and pedestrian safety enhancements, educational and recreational facility upgrades, and other kinds of capital improvement projects.

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