GOVERNOR LAMONT’S 2026 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
Connecticut State Capitol, Hall of the House of Representatives February 4, 2026 Ned Lamont used his 2026 State of the State address at the Connecticut State Capitol to highlight Connecticut’s fiscal stability, economic growth, and efforts to shield residents from federal funding cuts while keeping the state budget balanced. He emphasized that Connecticut has passed seven consecutive on-time, balanced budgets, built a $4 billion rainy day fund, reduced pension debt by more than $10 billion, and maintained a strong economy with rising business growth and low unemployment. Lamont asked lawmakers to extend the state’s emergency reserve fund to backfill potential federal reductions and proposed a roughly $400 energy rebate for families to offset high heating costs. The governor outlined priorities…
