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Governor Lamont's Bold Plan to Combat Climate Change

1/22/2025

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In response to the devastating 2024 floods that claimed three lives and inflicted $300 million in damages, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has unveiled a bold plan to tackle climate change. His strategy focuses on expanding flood insurance, curbing development in vulnerable zones, and strengthening regulatory oversight, all backed by bipartisan support to bolster community resilience against future disasters.

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In response to the devastating 2024 floods that claimed three lives and inflicted $300 million in damages, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has unveiled a bold plan to tackle climate change. His strategy focuses on expanding flood insurance, curbing development in vulnerable zones, and strengthening regulatory oversight, all backed by bipartisan support to bolster community resilience against future disasters.