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Lamont's Healthcare and Energy Challenges | Hartford News
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Governor Ned Lamont’s reelection bid faces mounting pressure as Connecticut residents grapple with soaring healthcare premiums and crippling energy costs—issues that have lingered through his two terms. Small businesses are hit hardest, with some plans seeing over 23% premium hikes, while his proposed “Connecticut Option” to expand health coverage arrives too late for many. Meanwhile, his utility reform package aims to rein in electric company profits, but critics question why these fixes weren’t prioritized sooner—and whether regulation alone can lower bills without boosting supply. Lamont remains the frontrunner, but healthcare and energy will continue to define his toughest campaign battles.
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