Governor Ned Lamont continues to enjoy a commanding advantage over Republican challenger Ryan Fazio, according to the latest Quinnipiac poll released Tuesday. The poll shows Lamont at 59.55% versus Fazio’s 40.44%, a margin of 19.1 points, only a slight shift from the previous 20‑point gap.
Statewide Democratic strength
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas led the Democratic ticket with 63.46% of the vote, bolstered by cross‑endorsements from the Working Families and Independent parties. Every statewide Democrat, except the governor, surpassed the 60% threshold, echoing the strong performance last seen under former Governor M. Jodi Rell in 2006.
Museum of Connecticut History earns award
The new exhibit “Connecticut’s Revolution,” curated by the Museum of Connecticut History, received a 2026 Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of Museums. The installation tells a vivid story of how Connecticut residents both shaped and were shaped by the American Revolution, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. The exhibit will remain on display at the Connecticut State Library through July 9, 2027.
State auditor flags education finance concerns
The State Education Resource Center (SERC) failed to follow internal bank‑reconciliation rules for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, raising the risk of error and fraud. Of 72 reconciliations performed, 69 were not formally reviewed and approved. Additionally, SERC under‑reported vendor expenditures by more than $13 million. The center attributes the issues partly to turnover in its chief financial officer position and says corrective actions are now underway.
Eversource rate‑increase talks
Eversource President Joe Nolan downplayed expectations of a near‑term settlement with Connecticut regulators over the company’s request for an 18% rate increase. “We’ve got a lot of wood to chop before we get to a position where we would be able to talk settlement,” Nolan told investors. The rate case decision is slated for June, following criticism from both parties during the midterm election cycle.
Cromwell weighs data‑center pause
Mayor James Demetriades announced the town will consider a six‑month moratorium on new data‑center development after community pushback against a proposed 550,000‑square‑foot facility powered by gas fuel cells. While the developer, Global Commons, has posted plans online, city officials say no building‑permit applications have been received. A public hearing is scheduled for Dec. 3 at the local middle school.
Pfizer expands manufacturing footprint
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer disclosed plans to build a 220,000‑square‑foot manufacturing technology center at its Groton research campus. Construction is set to begin in 2027, with the facility expected to open in 2031 to produce ingredients and drug products for clinical trials.
CVS Health restructuring
CVS Health revealed a split of its healthcare and drugstore operations. The reorganization will create a new CVS Pharmacy entity overseeing 9,000 drugstores, mail pharmacy, virtual care, and Health100 technology services, while Aetna joins the remaining CVS Health businesses. Completion is targeted for early 2028.
Quantum computing partnership
Connecticut’s statewide quantum initiative, led by the nonprofit QuantumCT, announced a partnership with Maryland‑based IonQ. QuantumCT will purchase access to IonQ’s quantum‑computing technology, providing local researchers and employers with cloud‑based quantum resources for product development, research, and workforce training.
Medicaid expansion for incarcerated individuals
Effective April 2027, Connecticut will extend Medicaid coverage to eligible individuals up to 60 days before release from incarceration, ensuring continuity of medical, mental‑health, and substance‑use treatment. Governor Lamont highlighted the change as a step toward better community reintegration.
Original reporting: The Connecticut Mirror — read the source article.
