Ned Lamont: A Second Term, More Work Ahead

Ned Lamont, the governor of Connecticut, has decided to run for a third term. He believes the state has made progress, but there's still more to do. In a video, he talked about improving healthcare, housing, and energy costs. He spent the day with Susan Bysiewicz, who is also running for another term. Lamont's announcement comes after Democrats won recent local elections. He's known for his balanced approach to money matters. However, he faces competition from Josh Elliott, a Democrat who thinks Lamont is too moderate. Elliott wants higher taxes on the wealthy. On the Republican side, Ryan Fazio is running, and Erin Stewart is thinking about it. Lamont says his time in office has brought big changes. He mentioned that when he started in 2019, the state was in trouble. He promised to make people believe in Connecticut again. Since then, he says the state has invested in cities and schools. There are more jobs, and income taxes have gone down. Some people criticize him for not standing up to former President Donald Trump. But Lamont says he will fight for Connecticut's values. He believes some people feel left out in Trump's America and belong in Connecticut.