Lamont invited legislators to celebrate a string of budget surpluses, then outlined a path of continued prudence, tinged with pragmatism.

Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) delivered his budget address on Wednesday at the State Capitol in Hartford. He delivered the address just after noon during a joint convention of the General Assembly. Check back to watch his full speech.

Gov. Ned Lamont is speaking on his proposal for the 2026-2027 budget and his office has released his speech, as it was prepared. You can read it below. For many years, governors stood at this dais, confronted with a recession for which our state was totally unprepared.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's budget proposal will reduce some occupational fees, business taxes aimed at making the state more attractive.

Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) delivered his budget address to the Connecticut General Assembly Wednesday afternoon.