Ken Dixon
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NEWS: Gov. Ned Lamont has officially signed a sweeping housing bill, months after vetoing a previous version.
The bill is considered Connecticut's most significant housing legislation in decades.
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The bill is considered Connecticut's most significant housing legislation in decades.
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Gov. Lamont signs much-debated CT affordable housing bill after vetoing previous version
The bill is Connecticut's most significant housing legislation in decades.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NEWS: Gov. Ned Lamont has officially signed a sweeping housing bill, months after vetoing a previous version.
The bill is considered Connecticut's most significant housing legislation in decades.
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The bill is considered Connecticut's most significant housing legislation in decades.
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Voters favor Lamont in Democratic primary, but a third remain undecided, poll finds www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Voters favor Lamont in Democratic primary, but a third remain undecided, poll finds
A poll from University of New Hampshire Survey Center shows Ned Lamont with a lead in the Democratic race for governor.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Voters favor Lamont in Democratic primary, but a third remain undecided, poll finds www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
CT judge rules utility regulators broke the law, orders new rate hearings www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
CT judge rules utility regulators broke the law, orders new rate hearings
PURA oversees rates and services of the state's electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunication firms.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
CT judge rules utility regulators broke the law, orders new rate hearings www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Jeffrey Beckham, who became Gov. Ned Lamont's powerful budget chief in 2022, is stepping down after nearly four years and will be replaced by Josh Wojcik, a deputy state comptroller. Beckham awaits a nomination to the state Superior Court, he said.
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Jeffrey Beckham, who became Gov. Ned Lamont's powerful budget chief in 2022, is stepping down after nearly four years and will be replaced by Josh Wojcik, a deputy state comptroller. Beckham awaits a nomination to the state Superior Court, he said.
Nine environmental activists arrested in Gov. Ned Lamont's office at CT Capitol www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Nine environmental activists arrested in Gov. Ned Lamont's office at CT Capitol
The protesters wore T-shirts that said "Stop Gas Expansion Divest in Renewables"
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November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Nine environmental activists arrested in Gov. Ned Lamont's office at CT Capitol www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Environmental activists opposed to expansion of natural gas, in civil disobedience at the Connecticut State Capitol, getting arrested after sit-in inside Governor’s office.
November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Environmental activists opposed to expansion of natural gas, in civil disobedience at the Connecticut State Capitol, getting arrested after sit-in inside Governor’s office.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear makes pitch for Lamont's third term www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Kentucky Gov. Beshear makes pitch for Lamont's third term
"What the Trump Republicans are doing is just mean," said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Kentucky Gov. Beshear makes pitch for Lamont's third term www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Breaking- Why does Ned Lamont want a rare third term? Connecticut governor explains www.ctpost.com/politics/art... #CTPolitics
Why does Ned Lamont want a rare third term? Connecticut governor explains
Lamont said he would focus on electric prices, housing, day care and the state's economy in a third term.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Breaking- Why does Ned Lamont want a rare third term? Connecticut governor explains www.ctpost.com/politics/art... #CTPolitics
CT Senate convenes to adopt housing legislation, $500M contingency fund www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
CT Senate convenes to adopt housing legislation, $500M contingency fund
"I was sort of shocked by that housing debate," Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday about the House session Wednesday.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
CT Senate convenes to adopt housing legislation, $500M contingency fund www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Boys soccer players from four teams were ruled ineligible for CIAC tournament after attending club tryout www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/b...
Boys soccer players from four teams were ruled ineligible for CIAC tournament after attending club tryout
How a boys soccer club team tryout led to players from multiple teams being ruled ineligible for the CIAC tournament.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Boys soccer players from four teams were ruled ineligible for CIAC tournament after attending club tryout www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/b...
Controversial housing bill passes through Connecticut House amid GOP pushback www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Controversial housing bill passes through Connecticut House amid GOP pushback
House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora said a housing bill doesn't appear bipartisan.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Controversial housing bill passes through Connecticut House amid GOP pushback www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
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CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal
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CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal
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CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal
Lamont, with a smile, said "maybe" he'll announce next week on whether he will seek a third four-year term.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal
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CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal
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"Susan and I are ready to go," Lamont told reporters. "I didn't want you to have to ask me any longer."
@kendixonct.bsky.social reports on Gov. Lamont announcing his campaign for a third term.
@kendixonct.bsky.social reports on Gov. Lamont announcing his campaign for a third term.
Gov. Ned Lamont to file paperwork to run for third term in Connecticut: 'Ready to go'
Ned Lamont, a Democrat from Greenwich, first took office as Connecticut governor in 2019.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"Susan and I are ready to go," Lamont told reporters. "I didn't want you to have to ask me any longer."
@kendixonct.bsky.social reports on Gov. Lamont announcing his campaign for a third term.
@kendixonct.bsky.social reports on Gov. Lamont announcing his campaign for a third term.
Gov. Ned Lamont to file paperwork to run for third term in Connecticut: 'Ready to go' www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Gov. Ned Lamont to file paperwork to run for third term in Connecticut: 'Ready to go'
Ned Lamont, a Democrat from Greenwich, first took office as Connecticut governor in 2019.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Gov. Ned Lamont to file paperwork to run for third term in Connecticut: 'Ready to go' www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
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Democrats won virtually every high-profile contest in elections across the nation Tuesday. Following are some selected passages from stories written by the local reporters with States Newsroom in the states where the elections happened ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/06/r...
A state-by-state glimpse at the Democrats’ big night • Ohio Capital Journal
Democrats won virtually every high-profile contest in elections across the nation Tuesday. Following are some selected passages from stories written by the local reporters with States Newsroom in the…
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November 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Democrats won virtually every high-profile contest in elections across the nation Tuesday. Following are some selected passages from stories written by the local reporters with States Newsroom in the states where the elections happened ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/06/r...
What does 48 hours of homelessness look like in Connecticut? We dispatched nearly two dozen staffers to tell the stories of people affected.
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
What does 48 hours of homelessness look like in Connecticut? We dispatched nearly two dozen staffers to tell the stories of people affected.
Here are the results to the key Election Day 2025 races around Connecticut www.ctpost.com/election/art... #CTPolitics
Here are the results to the key Election Day 2025 races around Connecticut
Democrats picked up important wins in New Britain, Bristol, Westport, Stratford and a number of other communities.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Here are the results to the key Election Day 2025 races around Connecticut www.ctpost.com/election/art... #CTPolitics
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A new study says several states are doing the right things to get students to show up to school regularly. n.pr/3JrZP0k
Fewer students are missing school. These state policies may have helped
A new study says several states are doing the right things to get students to show up to school regularly.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
A new study says several states are doing the right things to get students to show up to school regularly. n.pr/3JrZP0k
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Entire Kansas congressional delegation voluntarily halts their paychecks amid shutdown | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
Entire Kansas congressional delegation voluntarily halts their paychecks amid shutdown • Kansas Reflector
The Kansas congressional delegation — five Republicans and one Democrat — volunteered not to receive a paycheck during the federal government shutdown.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Entire Kansas congressional delegation voluntarily halts their paychecks amid shutdown | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
From living rooms to the Capitol: How Indivisible’s grassroots revival Is shaping CT politics www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
From living rooms to the Capitol: How Indivisible’s grassroots revival Is shaping CT politics
Indivisible chapters in Connecticut have taken on not only Donald Trump but also Gov. Ned Lamont.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
From living rooms to the Capitol: How Indivisible’s grassroots revival Is shaping CT politics www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
'A clean sweep': 12 days in October lead to conviction of former CT school building director www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
'A clean sweep': 12 days in October lead to conviction of former CT school building director
"It was a clean sweep," Diamantis told a small group of reporters. "I was just hoping it would go the other way."
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October 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
'A clean sweep': 12 days in October lead to conviction of former CT school building director www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Breaking- Leader of jury in CT corruption trial says ex-school building chief 'wasn't credible enough for me' www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Leader of jury in CT corruption trial says ex-school building chief 'wasn't credible enough for me'
"When people were testifying, (his) body language, the smirking," jury forewoman Nkong A.Tankang said of Kosta Diamantis.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Breaking- Leader of jury in CT corruption trial says ex-school building chief 'wasn't credible enough for me' www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Breaking- Ex-CT school construction chief Kosta Diamantis found guilty on all counts at corruption trial www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Ex-CT school construction chief Kosta Diamantis found guilty on all counts at corruption trial
Jurors deliberated for 10 hours before returning a guilty verdict Wednesday for a former Connecticut official.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Breaking- Ex-CT school construction chief Kosta Diamantis found guilty on all counts at corruption trial www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Former Connecticut school building chief resumes testimony Friday in his federal corruption trial www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
Former Connecticut school building chief resumes testimony Friday in his federal corruption trial
Federal prosecutors on Friday plan to enter Kosta Diamantis' tax records into evidence in the corruption trial.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Former Connecticut school building chief resumes testimony Friday in his federal corruption trial www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
'I lied,' CT contractor testifies, details payoffs to ex-school construction administrator www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
'I lied,' CT contractor testifies, details payoffs to ex-school construction administrator
"I would walk in the door, he'd be sitting at the bar and I would give him the money," Salvatore Monarca testified.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
'I lied,' CT contractor testifies, details payoffs to ex-school construction administrator www.ctpost.com/politics/art...