Melissa in the Morning: The latest with Governor Lamont

Mar 24, 2022, 02:05 PM

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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