Ned Lamont

Lamont supports legislation to promote new housing construction across Connecticut, including near transit and reuse/redevelopment, to expand affordable options for seniors and working families.

“Passed legislation to promote new housing construction across the state, giving cities and towns the tools and resources they need to build close to mass transit, reuse and redevelop existing buildings, and provide more affordable options for seniors, working families across the state.”

nedlamont.com·As of September 2026

Lamont supports universal, affordable early childhood education and childcare, including free childcare by 2028 for families earning under $100,000 and a 7%-of-income cost cap for everyone else.

“Launched a $[redacted] endowment fund to provide universal early childhood education and access to quality, affordable childcare. This will ensure that by 2028, families making under $100,000 annually will have free childcare, and cap costs for everyone else to 7% of their income.”

nedlamont.com·As of September 2026

Lamont supports transitioning Connecticut to 100% clean energy, including a legislated zero-carbon electric grid by 2040 and offshore wind development.

“Signed legislation setting a 100% zero-carbon electric grid goal by 2040 for Connecticut, one of the most ambitious clean energy targets in the nation to eliminate reliance on fossil fuels.”

nedlamont.com·As of September 2026

Lamont supports fiscal discipline and balanced budgets, citing elimination of an inherited multibillion-dollar deficit and consecutive record surpluses without raising taxes.

“Eliminated the multibillion-dollar budget deficit he inherited, and balanced the budget every year, without raising taxes”

nedlamont.com·As of September 2026

Lamont supports making healthcare and prescription drugs more affordable, including capping insulin and supply costs and expanding no-cost coverage through programs like Covered Connecticut.

“Capped insulin costs at $25 per month and supplies at $100 per month to make prescription drugs more affordable”

nedlamont.com·As of September 2026

Lamont supports fully funding public education, including the Education Cost Sharing formula and increased state funding to towns and public schools.

“Fully funded the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula two years ahead of schedule for the first time in state history. Increased education funding to towns and public schools by more than $270 million during the 2026 session.”

nedlamont.com·As of September 2026