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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 12 UNUSED, BLIGHTED PROPERTIES

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced today that his administration is releasing $15.2 million in state funding to support assessment and remediation activities at 12 blighted properties across Connecticut, helping cover the costs of cleaning up these unused, polluted parcels so they can be redeveloped and returned to productive use, including for the creation of new housing and other economic development and job growth opportunities. The grants are being distributed through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Brownfield Remediation and Development Program. This round of funding will support investigation and cleanup activities on 267 acres of land and are expected to leverage more than $81 million in private investments. “By partnering with towns and developers, we…

Fairfield

Town Clarifies Summer School Zone Speed Limits

Jun 18, 2026 Alex

Reduced 20 MPH Speed Limit Will Not Be Enforced Throughout the Summer The Town of Fairfield reminds drivers that its Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) program in designated school zones remains operational throughout the summer months, but the 20-mph speed limit will not be enforced from June 17 to September 1 when school is not in session. Effective June 17, speed safety cameras will only enforce the regular posted speed limit, which is either 25 or 30 mph, depending on the location. Speed safety cameras will continue to monitor and enforce posted speed limits 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When school resumes on September 1, the 20-mph speed limit will once again be enforced during school…

State News

Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Over H-1B Visa Fee

Jun 14, 2026 Alex

ATTORNEY GENERAL WINS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S UNLAWFUL $100K TAX FOR H-1B VISAS (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today released the following statement regarding a final ruling from the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts finding unlawful and vacating the Trump Administration’s policy imposing a $100,000 tax payment on new H-1B visa petitions. H-1B visas allow U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign national workers in roles that require specialized skills, including as teachers, physicians, researchers, nurses, and other vital workers, to alleviate nationwide labor shortages. The tax created a costly barrier for employers, weakened the economy, and disrupted essential services, especially for public sector and government employers trying to fill these positions. Attorney General Tong joined a multistate…

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY TO PROSECUTE HATE CRIMES

Jun 13, 2026 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation into law that will improve the ability of police and prosecutors to charge criminals with hate crimes and seek their associated enhanced penalties. “Connecticut proudly led the nation in the adoption of hate crimes laws, but after three decades of expanded statutes, we needed to streamline our laws in order for them to be effective for police and prosecutors,” Governor Lamont said. “Our decision to consolidate our existing hate crime statutes into one law reflects feedback we received many criminal justice and legal experts. Hate crimes are on the rise nationwide, and many communities feel that the federal government is emboldening hate speech and discrimination against them.…

Bridgeport

Man Suffers Neck Laceration in Reported Knife Assault on Bridgeport’s East Side

Jun 7, 2026 Alex

Bridgeport Police are investigating a reported knife assault that occurred in the area of Donald Court and Eckart Street. At approximately 8:47 a.m., officers responded after a man reported being assaulted by a woman armed with a knife. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening laceration to the neck. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Police said no additional information is available at this time.

Norwalk

Norwalk Police Investigate Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Crash On Main Street

Jun 5, 2026 Alex

Motor Vehicle Accident On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximately 10:09 p.m., Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple reports of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in the area of 169 Main Street. Officers from the Norwalk Police Department, along with personnel from the Norwalk Fire Department and Norwalk Hospital EMS, were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, first responders located a 34-year-old male suffering from serious injuries in the roadway. Emergency medical care was provided on scene before the victim was transported by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital for further treatment. The Norwalk Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Unit and Identification Unit responded to process the scene and assume the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that the collision occurred within the…

Fairfield

Fairfield Arts Commission to Celebrate Cultural District Recognition

Jun 2, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Arts Commission to Hold Cultural District Celebration Fairfield, CT - The Town of Fairfield’s Arts Commission invites the public to a celebration honoring statewide recognition of Fairfield’s first Cultural District, which will take place on Saturday, June 27th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sherman Green in downtown Fairfield. The event will be held, rain or shine, and is free to attend. The event is intended to showcase the amazing artists, cultural venues, arts organizations and creative businesses that call Fairfield home, as well as commemorate the first anniversary of the Town’s designation as an official Cultural District from the State of Connecticut. The program will include special performances, musical entertainment, an artisan market with handmade goods…

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL 97,000 CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS TO HAVE MEDICAL DEBT ERASED

Jun 2, 2026 Alex

Letters Being Mailed This Week Under Fourth Round of the Lamont Administration’s Medical Debt Erasure Initiative (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that more than 97,000 Connecticut residents can anticipate receiving letters in the mail starting the week of June 1, 2026, informing them that some or all of their medical debt has been erased under an initiative the Lamont administration launched in partnership with the national nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt to give relief to qualifying residents who are having difficulties paying outstanding medical bills. This fourth round of the initiative is eliminating nearly $315 million in medical debt. In total, more than 252,000 Connecticut residents who’ve been struggling with medical bills have had more than $513 million in medical debt…

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS FY 2027 STATE BUDGET, DELIVERING A RELIABLE PATH FORWARD FOR SCHOOLS AND MUNICIPALITIES AND INCREASING AFFORDABILITY INITIATIVES

May 31, 2026 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment bill (Public Act 26-68), which his administration developed in collaboration with legislative leaders and was overwhelmingly approved on a bipartisan basis by the members of the Connecticut General Assembly. Most notably, the budget includes an historic increase in state funding for every school district and municipality statewide with the goal of helping towns and cities deliver essential services, while also working to stabilize and lower property taxes. It also includes a major investment into the state’s Early Childhood Education Endowment to continue Governor Lamont’s landmark expansion of early childhood education programs, continuing the state on the path forward toward providing…

State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG WARNS AGAINST JOB RECRUITER SCAMS

May 29, 2026 Alex

(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today urged Connecticut job seekers to remain vigilant against elaborate job recruitment scams. Cybercriminals are impersonating recruiters from legitimate companies to steal money, personal information, and other sensitive information from job seekers. These scams often appear on popular job search websites, like Indeed and LinkedIn, and on social media. The criminals may identify and target job seekers who have recently posted about the job search, layoffs, or displayed an “open to work” banner on their profiles. “As graduates begin searching for jobs and launching their careers, scammers are preying on that excitement and luring victims into handing over money and personal information. A legitimate recruiter or employer will never require payment for a job…

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 12 UNUSED, BLIGHTED PROPERTIES

Town Clarifies Summer School Zone Speed Limits

Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Over H-1B Visa Fee

GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY TO PROSECUTE HATE CRIMES

Man Suffers Neck Laceration in Reported Knife Assault on Bridgeport’s East Side

Norwalk Police Investigate Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Crash On Main Street

Fairfield Arts Commission to Celebrate Cultural District Recognition

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL 97,000 CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS TO HAVE MEDICAL DEBT ERASED

GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS FY 2027 STATE BUDGET, DELIVERING A RELIABLE PATH FORWARD FOR SCHOOLS AND MUNICIPALITIES AND INCREASING AFFORDABILITY INITIATIVES

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG WARNS AGAINST JOB RECRUITER SCAMS

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