Melissa in the Morning: The Latest with Governor Lamont

Downtown buildings under a dark sky at the Connecticut state capitol building in Hartford

Melissa in the Morning: The Latest with Governor Lamont

1. Governor Lamont stopped by to answer our latest state questions including zoning bills, pension troubles, state trooper numbers, carjacking situations and the gas tax. ((00:10))
2. Governor Lamont’s $18 million in proposed funding to address domestic violence. Deb Greenwood of Center for Family Justice shares why this money is needed, especially after many were trapped during the pandemic. ((16:47))
3. Senator Blumenthal shared his latest push to alleviate pain at the pump. ((27:14))
4. Yankee Institute published a new article, CT’s Growing Problem, co-authored by Ken Girardin. He explained population numbers in our state and why the focus on people leaving the state is misplaced. ((37:24))

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