Podcasts about governor lamont

Governor Lamont says he will sign a controversial housing bill passed by state lawmakers last week despite pushback. A new law in New York will protect veterans from scammers. A Bridgeport city councilman has been arrested for a fourth time. Plus, a conversation with SUNY Chancellor John King.

Governor Lamont officially kicks off his re-election campaign today. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman gauges support for a run for governor of New York. Connecticut service plaza workers can now unionize under a new settlement. Plus, a look back at a Connecticut murder case that gained national attention.

Mike Cerulli, WTNH Political Reporter talks about the special session in Connecticut being focused on key legislative issues, including a housing bill and a $500 million fund to address federal shortfalls. Governor Lamont aims to advance healthcare and housing policies despite facing criticisms and challenges. The housing bill includes provisions for expedited conversion of commercial properties to residential units, sparking debates about town planning and property utilization. Republicans, outnumbered in both chambers, use amendments to delay proceedings. The $500 million fund's allocation may depend on the governor's willingness to support Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are crucial for many lawmakers' re-election prospects.

In Dumb Ass News, a mom on maternity leave made the news for spending her free time successfully hunting a record size alligator. (0:00)   Governor Ned Lamont was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about his plans on Veterans Day in the state, and addressed his recent announcement to run for a third term as CT's Governor. (9:58) 

Big gubernatorial news today on both sides of the Sound -- Elise Stefanik is running for governor of New York, and Governor Lamont is expected to file paperwork for a reelection run. Plus, Connecticut will re-load residents EBT cards next week.

Chaz and AJ talked about last night's election results, including another win in West Haven for Dorinda Borer, and a 6-term run ending in Ansonia for David Cassetti. (0:00)  In Dumb Ass News, Connecticut's attempt to correct bad behavior on city buses completely misses the intended audience. (15:59) Chaz and AJ continued a discussion from yesterday, as mating season for deer has lead to a drastic increase in car accidents with deer. Hans from Durham shared a story about why you should never feed deer. (28:58)  News 8's Mike Cerulli was in studio this morning, and was happy to analyze a call  that Chaz and AJ did with Governor Lamont a while back. What was the mysterious noise that started the phone call? (37:31) 

Governor Lamont nominated Christina Ghio to serve as Connecticut's child advocate. She is already the acting child advocate for the state but in February, the legislature will potentially approve her nomination where she would serve a five-year term in this role. We got to know Christina Ghio and her intentions for this role protecting kids better in Connecticut. IMAGE CREDIT: David Bednarz / Office of Governor Lamont

Governor Lamont weighs in on the New York City mayoral race. Groups around the region gear up to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Plus, a Halloween icon that calls our region home needs our help!

Governor Lamont announced the release of 3-million dollars in emergency state funding to Connecticut Foodshare to help Connecticut residents who are expected to lose access to food stamp benefits from SNAP. But where is that money coming from? It's not the rainy day fund; instead it's apparently coming from a new slush fund. We spoke about the dangers of this with House Republican Leader, Rep. Vincent Candelora. Image Credit: Getty Images

Long Islanders weigh in on the state's energy plan. Governor Lamont says the most immediate impact of the government shutdown is on WIC. Brace for heavier traffic on the LIE this month. Plus, the debate in Connecticut over protests on highway overpasses.

PURA Chair, Marissa Gillette, is set to leave her post October 10th. So, what is the plan to fill her position and the rest of the PURA commissioner roles? We asked Governor Lamont about that. We also discussed the latest efforts to try and keep the Connecticut Sun team in our state and where pension plans play into this.  Image Credit: REUTERS

Waterfront businesses in Suffolk County just got a big boost. The MTA has withdrawn a controversial proposal to reduce railroad ticket validity. Governor Lamont signs a law that establishes November as Veteran's month in Connecticut. Plus, the looming government shutdown explained.

John Mortiz breaks down the CT Revolution Wind Project and how Governor Lamont got it to get back to business as usual.

The upcoming Ryder Cup golf tournament is expected to rake in $150 million for Long Island businesses. Connecticut cities crack down on street takeovers. A proposed budget for Suffolk County includes a property tax increase. Geologists will map out parts of Connecticut over the next few months. Plus, text messages reveal Governor Lamont supported an affordable housing bill before he vetoed it.

Governor Lamont wants to delay a vote on UI monopole construction in Fairfield. Lawmakers from our region look to create a national paid leave program. Two major golf events will come to Long Island after this month's Ryder Cup. Plus, today is Constitution Day -- a conversation about the man considered the Father of the Constitution, James Madison.

After the abrupt halt to an off-shore wind project, Governor Lamont could be making a business deal with President Trump. We spoke with Bryson Hull, Deputy Northeast Director for Consumer Energy Alliance, about it. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

After the abrupt halt to an off-shore wind project, Governor Lamont could be making a business deal with President Trump. We spoke with Bryson Hull, Deputy Northeast Director for Consumer Energy Alliance, about it.  IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's attack on the American economy delivering instant karma as the impact is now being felt and Meiselas interviews Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont about the effects he is seeing in his state. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Lamont celebrates a recent effort towards more affordable housing. LIRR commuters are urged to make a back-up plan to get to work next week. A Connecticut executive order ensures access to COVID shots for residents. Plus, the latest from WSHU's Off The Path.

Senate Democrats are demanding that Governor Lamont and Legislative Leadership take action to protect the immigrant communities during the upcoming special session. There's especially a focus on ICE raids at state courthouses. We spoke with Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox about this. Image Credit: Reuters

The Long Island Soundkeeper highlights conservation wins at a recent webinar. The federal government might hand Plum Island over to Suffolk County. Governor Lamont touts a new pre-k plan for low-income families. Suffolk waterfront businesses could be eligible for new protections. Plus, how Connecticut schools will split $30 million in additional funding for special education this year.

A controversial decision made by Governor Lamont is still not sitting well with many. Governor Lamont vetoed House Bill 5002 and is planning a special session in the next few weeks to create a better piece of legislation that works better for all of the state with potentially more bi-partisan support. But regardless of the pause on signing the bill, Governor Lamont was uninvited from a national conference taking place in our state this month focused on creating housing.  We spoke with Pete Harrison, Connecticut Director for the Regional Plan Association about this year's YIMBYtown conference and why the governor is off the guest list. Image Credit: Reuters

Governor Lamont celebrates state efforts towards more affordable housing. All but a handful of New York schools have submitted plans to implement a ban on cell phones. Connecticut fights to keep its only professional sports team in the state. Plus, shellfish might not be what comes to mind when you think about farming in the region, but officials want to change that.

A new poll shows Mayor Erin Stewart could have a stronger chance of winning the Republican primary election for governor. The poll also shows she isn't far behind from beating Governor Lamont if he decides to run for a third term. Mayor Stewart is still in the exploratory phase and joined us for the latest in her political journey. Image Courtesy of the City of New Britain and Mayor Erin Stewart

A state senator wants to be incarcerated in solitary confinement for 72 hours. That was the opening lines of a recent Hartford Courant article. It's talking about Senator and Doctor Saud Anwar and we welcomed him to the show for the first time to talk about this and his thoughts about Governor Lamont potentially running for a third term. Image Credit: Getty Images

Capitol Bureau Chief for CT Mirror Mark Pazniokas joins us to discuss the potential crowded field for the 1st district and what to expect from Governor Lamont.

A new report shows Governor Lamont ranks sixth among all governors nationwide with a 63% approval rating in a recent poll. What are the chances Governor Lamont wins if he decides to run for a third term? Dr. Trish Crouse is a professor in the Political Science department at University of New Haven and joined the conversation. Image Credit: Reuters

A conversation on sharks calling Long Island waters home. But first, a new Connecticut law prohibits police from using handcuffs on kids. New York's Board of Regents will revise high school graduation requirements. Plus, a new poll finds Governor Lamont is pretty popular with Connecticut residents.

More and more people seem to be interested in running for governor in Connecticut. Meanwhile, we still don't even know what Governor Lamont is going to do. We talked about all the 2026 gubernatorial drama with News 8 Political Reporter, Mike Cerulli. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

A special session is set to happen in the fall to potentially pass a piece of legislation to address our housing crisis in the state. It comes after Governor Lamont vetoed Houe Bill 5002. The conversations to find solutions to make a better version of the bill that works for cities and towns across the state happened this month. We spoke with Joe DeLong, Executive Director and CEO of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, who was on that 90-minute zoom call. Image Credit: Getty Images

State Representative Josh Elliott formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. Rep. Elliott is the first Democrat to enter the race, with Governor Lamont still deciding whether to seek a third term. We got to know Rep. Elliott and what he stands for following his campaign announcement. IMAGE CREDIT: State Representative Josh Elliott / CT House Democrats

Suffolk County will get millions from a lawsuit over PFAS in drinking water. Governor Lamont urges Connecticut residents to sign up for emergency alerts. Experts say wildfires in the Pine Barrens, if controlled, are nothing to fear. Plus, New Haven's Long Wharf Theatre celebrates 60 years.

The State of Connecticut is taking another step in the fight for mental health services. Governor Lamont signed the Mental Health Parity bill into law. We spoke with Comptroller Sean Scanlon about the logistics of the legislation and what it means for Connecticut residents now. Image Credit: Getty Images

Governor Lamont decided to veto House Bill 5002, a massive housing bill meant to address our ongoing housing crisis in the state. Despite a special session to tackle the legislation in the fall, there is reaction to that veto still erupting across the state. We got perspective from Renee Dobos, CEO of Connecticut Housing Partners. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

State Rep Eleni Kavros-DeGraw joins us to discuss the pushback on Governor Lamont.

New Haven breaks ground on more affordable housing. Nassau officials say lifeguards are on the lookout for sharks this upcoming holiday weekend. Governor Lamont re-appoints the controversial chair of PURA. A program in New Haven will help keep kids fed this summer. Plus, Connecticut advocates say they're worried about LGBTQ youth.

A state grant will bring new housing to Shelton. Governor Lamont announced that $2.9 million in funding would go to remediate two properties on Canal Street in Shelton. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti talked about these former industrial sites and the remediation process now. He also discussed his desire to create a regional special education school in the city. Image Credit: Getty Images

Governor Lamont signed a bill into law dubbed the Fallen Heroes Fund. It's an expansion of the Fallen Officer Fund, which provides survivor benefits to the families of fallen police officers. This modified law now expands its availability to include the families of all first responders, including firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. Comptroller Sean Scanlon spearheaded the legislation and talked about the impact of the expansion now. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Following the governor's decision to veto House Bill 5002, addressing the housing crisis in Connecticut, Governor Lamont wants to hear from local officials, P&Z Commissions and both parties about better solutions to fix the bill. Specifically, he called out Republicans being at the table ahead of September's special session ONLY if they bring solutions and not just “no's.” We talked about those solutions with Senate Minority Leader, Steve Harding. Image Credit: Getty Images

This week, Governor Lamont decided to veto two pieces of legislation that passed both chambers during the 2025 session. Senate Bill 8 which would have provided benefits to striking workers after two weeks on the picket line and House Bill 5002 to address the ongoing housing crisis. We got his feedback about these decisions from the governor and what happens next. Image Credit: Reuters

Connecticut officials have launched a campaign in Fairfield that includes road upgrades to promote safer streets. Governor Lamont vetoes a controversial housing bill. Long Island Republicans urge senators to save Biden-era tax cuts for clean energy. Governor Hochul wants to build New York's first nuclear power plant in a generation. Plus, legendary French chef Jacques Pépin visits New Haven.

Governor Lamont signed Senate Bill 9 into law which includes eventually banning the use of neonics by the year 2027. Neonics are reportedly used on 300,000 acres of lawns, golf courses and other areas of turf grass across the state and are considered 7,000 times more toxic than DDT. We spoke with Tom Anderson from the CT Audubon Society about this legislation. For more information: Resources for understanding the importance of Public Act 25-33/SB 9 and its neonics provisions - Connecticut Audubon Society Image Credit: Getty Images

House Bill 5002, the massive housing bill, still hasn't gotten approval or nixed by Governor Lamont. Until something happens, we continue to talk to people about the bill and its impact on the state if it gets the governor's signature. Senator Herron Gaston was one of the only state Democrats to vote against the bill. We found out why and how it could be fixed to work better for Connecticut during our ongoing housing crisis. Image Credit: Getty Images

The discussion covered the passing of Brian Wilson, who was 83, and the impact of his album "Pet Sounds," which Rolling Stone ranked second best of all time. The conversation also touched on the Beach Boys' success, with their only No. 1 hit post-1966 being "Kokomo" in 1988. The team discussed various sports updates, including the Red Sox's win over the Rays, the Yankees' victory over the Royals, and the NBA Finals. They also highlighted the upcoming Family Fun Day at Masonicare, with Rev. Carl Anderson, Vice President of Fraternal Relations for Masonicare. Masonicare is the state's largest nonprofit provider of senior care. The event will featuring carnival games, health screenings, and a parade. The event aims to provide information about their care services. Brian also discussed various local and national issues. In New Haven, protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies were held, with Mayor Justin Elliker criticizing the arrest of a mother in front of her children. President Trump's approval rating dropped to 38% in a Quinnipiac University poll, with 53% opposing his budget bill. Connecticut's new housing bill, criticized for its complexity and potential impact on local zoning, is under review by Governor Lamont. A pedestrian was seriously injured in Vernon, and an Air India plane crashed in India, potentially with survivors. Ken Gosselin, Courant reporter, called in to talk about all of the state issues including the housing problem in the capital city. In studio this morning was Themis Klarides, Former State Rep, US Senate candidate o give her take on how this latest budget session went.

Governor Lamont wants to bring lawmakers back to Hartford to do more work on the controversial, massive housing bill that passed during the session. The governor cannot decide whether to veto it or sign it into law; it seems he's leaning into a compromise approach. But state Republicans, including Senator Steve Harding, are less than impressed with that approach. We spoke with the Senate Minority Leader about it. Image Courtesy of Senator Steve Harding

The governor still hasn't signed House Bill 5002, a massive housing bill that passed the House and Senate during the legislative session. Governor Lamont says he is looking at it very carefully before signing it into law. We got perspective on the legislation from House Majority Leader, State Representative Jason Rojas. Image Credit: Getty Images

The Senate passed a controversial housing bill 20 to 15 over the weekend. Lawmakers debated until 3 in the morning Saturday, and it now heads to the governor's desk. Governor Lamont has already indicated that he will sign a significant housing bill into law. We got reaction from Alexis Harrison, co-founder of CT169Strong. Image Credit: Reuters

The U.S. House passes President Trump's domestic policy bill. Governor Lamont will sign a bill expanding protections for undocumented immigrants. There are a few items in the New York state budget that seem to make everyone happy. Plus, a look at the latest season of WSHU's Off the Path.

Governor Lamont has signed a declaration enabling the Connecticut General Assembly to adopt legislation appropriating $284-million dollars to Medicaid funding. The Connecticut Department of Social Services estimated that amount needed to ensure that payments continue to be made to health care providers under this program. Not everyone is applauding the decision, including state Republicans. Senator Jason Perillo shared the worries about breaking fiscal guardrails with this decision. Image Credit: Getty Images

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's aides like Howard Lutnick looking to spin the economic crash they have caused as a good thing and Meiselas interviews Connecticut Governor Ted Lamont about his response to Trump's tariff disaster. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices