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Gov. Lamont signs state budget with millions going toward education

It aims to lower property taxes by sending cities and towns nearly $300 million.

Rose Shannon

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John Craven

May 26, 2026, 5:47 PM

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Gov. Ned Lamont signed the new state budget Tuesday.

It aims to lower property taxes by sending cities and towns nearly $300 million. The money could also be used to prevent steep cuts to education and classroom services.

The new budget additionally set asides another $300 million for Lamont's universal pre-school program.

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