HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Jeffrey Beckham on Thursday sent the attached expenditure and revenue estimates to State Comptroller Natalie Braswell regarding the state’s General Fund and Special Transportation Fund for Fiscal Year 2023. According to this third monthly forecast from OPM for the fiscal year, the agency estimates…
HARTFORD, CT – On Thursday, Governor Ned Lamont announced that due to recent rainfall that has brought some relief to lower than normal conditions in the state, he is reducing the drought advisory that he declared in August for New London and Windham counties from a Stage 3 drought level to Stage 2. This change…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an observance honoring the sacrifices of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont issued the following statement in response to today’s release of Connecticut’s annual crime statistics report, which compiles data on crimes reported to law enforcement agencies in the state for the 2021 calendar year: “This report shows violent and property crimes are down in Connecticut from the previous year, preserving…
AVON, CT – Today, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Avon elected & town officials announced a $500,000 STEAP grant for the rehabilitation of the Route 44 Sanitary Sewer Pump Station. This grant will be matched by $130,000 from the town. Last week, Governor Lamont announced $31.3 million dollars in state grants for 77 small towns…
BERLIN, CT – The drought plaguing the region is not only affecting water supplies and burning out lawns, it’s also leaving trees around the state weak and vulnerable with the potential to damage the electric system. As effects of the drought coupled with the ongoing infestation by invasive insects continue to threaten Connecticut’s landscape, Eversource…
Average gasoline prices in Connecticut have fallen 14.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.81/g as of Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,540 stations in Connecticut. Prices in Connecticut are 48.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 64.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are inviting members of the public to attend the State of Connecticut’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, honoring and celebrating the lives of those killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This year’s ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 5:30…
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Counsel Claire Coleman on Wednesday announced a $3 million settlement with third-party electric supplier Public Power. The settlement resolves allegations that the company failed to publish “next cycle rate” information as required, denying consumers the chance to switch to another supplier to avoid a rate increase.…
Average gasoline prices in Connecticut have risen 20.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.86/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,540 stations in Connecticut. Prices in Connecticut are 62.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.79/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 11.5…