Bloomberg Talks Connecticut Governor Talks State Funding
Oct 7, 2025
Connecticut's Governor Ned Lamont discusses balancing business attraction with social service funding during a government shutdown. He highlights the importance of reliable federal partnerships and outlines risks to programs like WIC and SNAP. Lamont expresses concerns over NYC leadership changes and emphasizes the need for Democratic governors to unite for state support. He also advocates for advanced manufacturing and housing reforms to retain young residents and businesses, all while maintaining budget stability and lower taxes.
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Governors As Pragmatic Leaders
- Governors provide practical leadership because they must balance budgets and deliver results.
- Lamont values governors' accountability as a contrast to Washington's dysfunction.
Insist On Federal Reliability
- Do demand a reliable federal partnership because state budgeting assumes steady federal support.
- Lamont warns unpredictability from Washington undermines state planning and stability.
Reviewing Reserves During Shutdowns
- Lamont recounts reviewing agency reserves during prior shutdowns to identify at-risk programs.
- He names WIC and SNAP as programs with tight reserves that require close monitoring or backstops.