In his February 4, 2026 State of the State address, Governor Ned Lamont significantly shifted his tone, moving away from his characteristic moderate pragmatism to deliver a sharp critique of the federal government. He explicitly framed Washington’s policies—particularly regarding immigration and fiscal cuts—as the primary drivers of economic and social anxiety in Connecticut. Rebukes of Federal Enforcement. Lamont directed his most severe criticism toward U.S. Immigration and Customs...

At his State of the State address on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Governor Ned Lamont announced the centerpiece of his 2026 legislative agenda: a one-time sales tax rebate. This plan would send checks of $200 per person to help residents struggling with high energy costs and persistent inflation. If approved by the General Assembly in May 2026, the checks will hit mailboxes just in time for the November 2026 election campaign season. A Token Gesture. The plan would provide a one-time...

Could the CT income tax be repealed? Betsy McCaughey, the conservative firebrand and wildcard factor in the 2026 gubernatorial race, says it can be done. Once seen as a two-way match between Erin Stewart and Ryan Fazio, the GOP primary has been disrupted by McCaughey and her promise to eliminate the income tax within five years. From Best to Worst. In 1991, Connecticut—then one of the most prosperous states in the nation—voted in a "temporary" personal income tax. What started as a flat...

In a significant win for local advocacy, the Old Greenwich Association (OGA) annual meeting on Tuesday, February 3, brought the news many residents had been waiting for. Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DPW), Jim Michael, officially confirmed that the controversial trail project connecting Binney Park to Stamford's Bocccuzzi Park is being sidelined. The decision comes after a tidal wave of community feedback, with Michael admitting that 64% of residents voiced opposition to...

The Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM) is a massive 235-member body that makes laws and approves spending decisions for the town. Meetings are scheduled well in advance, typically mid-month on a Monday. Special meetings are rare. Yet, a special meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4. What's the emergency? The Old Greenwich School (OGS) phased-occupied renovation needs more money and it needs the money fast. The Rising Price of Renovation. The RTM is being asked to...