Gov. Ned Lamont was at the University of Hartford in West Hartford on Wednesday morning announcing plans to recommend elimination of fees to obtain certain occupational licenses.

By Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com 

Gov. Ned Lamont announced today his intention to recommend the elimination of licensure application fees for certain essential fields, as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget adjustment proposal.

The proposal, which will be presented to lawmakers in February during the next legislative session, aims to encourage individuals to pursue careers in education, child care, and health care, where there is a significant demand for workers. It will cost the state $3.5 million annually.

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