Lamont Slams Congress on Government Shutdown, But Says CT Better Positioned Than Most States
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Gov. Ned Lamont speaks about the state’s response to the federal government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025 at the State Capitol in Hartford, CT. Photo credit: Donald Eng, CTNewsJunkie
The governor said the state has enough reserves to fund WIC for a while, but SNAP funding is more costly.
By Donald Eng, CTNewsJunkie.com
The federal government shutdown that began just after midnight Wednesday morning could have wide-ranging and long-lasting effects on the state, according to Gov. Ned Lamont.
Speaking at a media briefing Wednesday, Lamont lamented the inability of Congress to pass a budget.
“These guys in Washington have got to get their act together,” Lamont said.
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