Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) introduced his two-year budget proposal in a speech that was met with criticism from Republicans, pleas for more education spending from the state’s largest teachers’ union and measured optimism from leading Democrats in the legislature.

Lamont invited legislators to celebrate CT's string of budget surpluses, then outlined a path of continued prudence, tinged with pragmatism.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's budget proposal will reduce some occupational fees, business taxes aimed at making the state more attractive.

Governor Ned Lamont is set to present a new budget Wednesday at the state capital. He plans to make helping students with special needs a priority. Schools across the state say they are struggling to educate students with special needs.

Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday addressed the joint session of the Connecticut General Assembly. Here is his full speech: For many years, governors stood at