Matt Corey CT

Great to stand with Ryan Fazio and other state and local leaders today discussing property tax relief and the burden unfunded state mandates place on our cities and towns.
Connecticut has more than 1,400 state mandates impacting municipalities, many of them unfunded or underfunded. When Hartford passes new requirements without providing the funding to support them, local taxpayers are often left holding the bill through higher property taxes.
The principle should be simple: if the state mandates it, the state should help pay for it.
As Lieutenant Governor, I would work closely with mayors, first selectmen, town managers, and local officials across Connecticut to identify unnecessary mandates, eliminate costly unfunded requirements, and return more flexibility to our communities. Local leaders understand the needs of their towns better than bureaucrats in Hartford, and they deserve a stronger voice in the decisions that affect their budgets and taxpayers.

Connecticut families and small businesses are being squeezed from every direction.
The insurance industry itself acknowledges that state policies which expand access to services without addressing underlying costs ultimately show up in the price of coverage and working families are expected to pick up the tab.
We need real solutions. Small businesses, sole proprietors, and self-employed workers should have the ability to join larger insurance purchasing pools to increase bargaining power and lower costs. Large corporations negotiate as thousands of employees. Connecticut's small business owners should not be forced to negotiate as a group of one.
Whether you're a contractor, landscaper, truck owner-operator, consultant, restaurant owner, or family business owner, you deserve access to affordable healthcare options.

Politicians, consumers blast health insurers’ requests for double-digit rate hikes. What to know. “Connecticut families are under increasing pressure from rising health care costs, and the current trajectory is unsustainable,” said Josh Hershman, the new insurance commissioner.

Governor Lamont says lowering electric rates is one of his top priorities. Connecticut families deserve an explanation for how that goal is achieved after signing HB 5340 into law.
HB 5340 expands renewable energy programs and creates long-term energy commitments that critics warn could ultimately be paid for by ratepayers.
Connecticut families are already struggling with some of the highest electric bills in the nation. They have a right to know how creating new long-term obligations helps lower those bills.
You cannot promise lower electric rates while dismissing legitimate questions about the long-term costs that may ultimately be passed on to ratepayers.
Connecticut residents deserve transparency, accountability, and a clear explanation of how this new law will reduce, not increase, the cost of electricity.

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Lamont: Utilities need to 'earn' right to operate in CT The governor proposed reforms targeting excess profits and requiring utilities to periodically seek permission to maintain their monopolies.

A few months ago, I published an op-ed outlining a simple idea: Connecticut can protect voting rights and strengthen election integrity at the same time.
Today, that conversation is even more relevant.
Connecticut has adopted no-excuse absentee voting, but that doesn't mean we need to follow every election policy adopted elsewhere. As we watch ongoing debates in states like California over lengthy ballot counting periods and large-scale mail voting systems, Connecticut has an opportunity to learn from those experiences and put reasonable safeguards in place before the next election cycle.
My proposal remains simple: common-sense verification tools for absentee ballots, including voter identification numbers, the last four digits of a Social Security number, voter PINs, and signature review.
The best time to strengthen public confidence in our elections is before an election, not after one.
Connecticut can expand access and strengthen election integrity. We don't have to choose between the two.
https://www.ctinsider.com/waterbury/opinion/article/connecticut-voter-fraud-rights-22162262.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawST0ghleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEet8aEHpGXyh5XZknJ-L-a4E0TCXwTrD1LF98Lm49N-45pydS9u7JYR4D132w_aem_AAxsgSkAjFvrB9Hyc00zww

Opinion: Connecticut doesn't have to choose between voting rights and election integrity Lieutenant governor candidate Matthew Corey says Connecticut can take steps to secure elections without disenfranchising voters.

Connecticut taxpayers deserve better.

A new state audit found that the Connecticut Department of Education has not conducted a complete inventory of its assets since 2015. Auditors also identified payment errors, reporting deficiencies, and ongoing weaknesses in oversight.
We continue to see repeated audits identifying the same management and oversight failures.
This isn't limited to one department. We see these issues throughout government, at both the state and local levels. Taxpayers deserve to know that their hard-earned dollars are being managed responsibly and with the respect they deserve.
As your next Lieutenant Governor, I believe the office should play a more active role in promoting transparency, accountability, and oversight across state government. Problems identified by auditors should be corrected, not repeated year after year. We should demand accountability and ensure those responsible for correcting these deficiencies actually do so.
The people of Connecticut deserve a government that works as hard as they do.

CT Education Department has not done inventory of assets since 2015, new state audit finds In the audit, the Connecticut Department of Education said it planned “to conduct a full inventory within the next six months.”

It was great to visit the annual Taste of Lebanon Festival at Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Waterbury.
The food was outstanding, the dancers were spectacular, and most importantly, the people were warm and welcoming.
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and for sharing such a special event with all of us.

Today, we remember the brave men who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
Many were little more than boys. Some were just 16, 17, or 18 years old. They knew the dangers that lay ahead, yet they moved forward with a level of courage and sacrifice most of us can scarcely imagine.
They faced overwhelming odds so future generations could live in freedom.
Thank you to the Greatest Generation. Your courage changed the course of history, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
🇺🇸 June 6, 1944. We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

Connecticut taxpayers deserve a government that is accountable, transparent, and well-managed.
Yet year after year, state audits continue to identify internal control deficiencies, failures to follow established procedures, and weaknesses in oversight.
The people of Connecticut are expected to follow the rules and live within their means. State government should be held to the same standard.
As your next Lieutenant Governor, I will use the office to promote greater oversight, accountability, and transparency across state government. When problems are identified, they should be addressed not ignored. When taxpayer dollars are involved, accountability should never be optional.
Restoring trust in government starts with making government work for the people of Connecticut.

CT agency audit finds internal control deficiencies, instances of noncompliance with laws The most recent audit of the state Department of Agriculture identified “internal control deficiencies and instances of noncompliance with laws, regulations, or policies,” records show. The document released by the Auditors of P…

It was great seeing everyone tonight and thank you for your continued support!

Pet dumping is becoming a growing crisis in Connecticut.
Animal control officers and shelters across our state are being overwhelmed as more animals are abandoned and fewer are being adopted. The heartbreaking result is that healthy animals may face euthanasia simply because there is no room left.
We must encourage adoption and support shelters, rescue organizations, and foster programs that provide a safe place for these animals. Dumping a pet on the street, in a park, or on the side of a road is never the answer.
A compassionate society is judged by how it treats both its people and its animals. Connecticut can and must do better.
If you are considering adding a pet to your family, please consider adopting from a local shelter. You may save a life and gain a loyal friend for years to come.

Pet dumping is reaching a crisis point in CT. Some shelters may be forced to kill healthy dogs Hartford animal control officers said they are finding dogs dumped in parks and cemeteries on a nearly daily basis. To make matters worse, they are not being adopted fast enough.