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Governor Lamont Submits Request for Major Disaster Declaration To Secure Federal Assistance for Communities Impacted by Extreme Flooding on August 18
September 09, 2024
After a period of initial data collection and review as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Governor Ned Lamont today submitted a formal request to President Joe Biden seeking a major disaster declaration due to the historic rainfall and extreme flooding that impacted communities in Fairfield County, Litchfield County, and New Haven County on August 18, 2024.
Governor Lamont and Commissioner Eucalitto Announce Connecticut Awarded $3 Million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds for Immediate Road Repairs Due To Historic Flooding
September 05, 2024
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that they have received notification from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) informing them that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is being awarded $3 million in “quick release” funding from its Emergency Relief program to aide in the immediate recovery efforts following the August 18 historic rain and flooding event in western Connecticut.
CT electric rate relief talks between Lamont, legislators continue
September 04, 2024
The governor warned immediate or significant relief is unlikely.
Comptroller Projects $239.6 Million Combined Surplus For FY2025 General Fund, Special Transportation Fund
September 03, 2024
Comptroller Sean Scanlon is projecting surpluses of $113.2 million for the General Fund and a $126.4 million for the Special Transportation Fund for Fiscal Year 2025, according to his monthly update.
Governor Lamont Provides Update on Recovery From Historic Rainfall and Flooding in Western Connecticut
August 31, 2024
Governor Ned Lamont today provided the following updates as of 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, regarding Connecticut’s recovery from the August 18 historic rainfall and flooding.
Former longtime CBIA economist Gioia has died
August 30, 2024
Pete Gioia, the former longtime economist of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, has died, according to CBIA President and CEO Chris DiPentima.
GOP intensifies push for fall session to lower CT electric rates
August 27, 2024
Lamont says CT needs to find ways to boost energy supply.
Lamont Announces $5 Million Fund For Businesses Impacted by Flooding
August 26, 2024
State officials announced new funding for businesses affected by the devastating flash-flooding that hit southwestern Connecticut last weekend, as they pledged to continue working to secure long-term federal funding to support the towns in the region as they rebuild from what has been described as a “thousand-year storm.”
Online tool allows residents and business owners to self-report flood damage
August 24, 2024
Connecticut residents and business owners can self-report property damage following catastrophic flooding.
CT budget ‘guardrails’ hinder GOP plan to lower electric rates
August 23, 2024
Democrats say Republican plan is election-year stunt offering little relief.
Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave Law in 2025 but Limits Employers’ Control over How it is Used
August 22, 2024
On May 28, 2024, Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation expanding Connecticut’s 2011 Sick Leave Law. The new legislation is effective on January 1st, 2025. The law covers more employees, expands the reasons under which employees may use paid sick leave, and reduces the required hours to accrue paid sick leave.
To prepare to teach financial literacy, CT educators go back to school
August 22, 2024
Next Gen Personal Finance, CT Financial Scholars provide professional development to help schools meet new requirements.
Governor Lamont Announces President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for Connecticut in Response To Extreme Flooding
August 21, 2024
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from the White House indicating that his request for President Joe Biden to authorize a federal emergency declaration for Fairfield County, New Haven County, and Litchfield County in response to the extreme flooding from the historic rainfall that portions of the state received earlier this week has been approved.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Connecticut
August 21, 2024
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Connecticut to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning on Aug. 18, 2024, and continuing.
CT spent $50 billion last year. Where did it all go?
August 16, 2024
The Connecticut state government has a number of wallets, some more loaded than others and some reserved for unique needs.
Brand new CT budget already plagued by $170 million hole
August 12, 2024
GOP says Democratic legislators and Gov. Lamont could have fixed problem back in May.
Governor Lamont Highlights Statewide Efforts to Combat Credit and Debit Card Skimming
August 07, 2024
Governor Ned Lamont today joined state agency leaders and law enforcement officials at a news conference to highlight steps Connecticut is taking to combat a rise in credit, debit, and EBT card skimmers targeting consumers. This includes the launch of an education campaign to help people learn the signs of skimmers and fraud, police investigations, and increased efforts by the Connecticut Food Association to train frontline staff in stores and place security tape over point-of sale devices to make skimmers easier to recognize.
CT 2024 primary elections: How to vote and who’s running
August 05, 2024
Connecticut is holding a primary election on Aug. 13 to decide which candidates will compete for a U.S. Senate seat, a U.S. House seat, and several General Assembly seats — but voters can cast their ballots in-person beginning Monday, now that the state has adopted early voting.
Comptroller: Rainy Day Fund Projected To Exceed $4.1 Billion Limit By $853.6 Million
August 01, 2024
Nonprofit alliance releases poll calling for more funding; Candelora says state spending priorities are the problem rather than fiscal guardrails.
Upcoming CT DRS Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return - myCTREC (Form OP-236) Webinar
August 01, 2024
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services will be hosting a virtual webinar on Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to provide a Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return (myCTREC – Form OP-236) Tax Overview. Representatives from the Department will give a presentation about Connecticut’s myCTREC and answer frequently asked questions. Please submit any myCTREC questions with the registration form by Wednesday August 28, 2024.