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Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor
Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor Connecticut’s Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont will spend a second term in the governor’s mansion after defeating Republican Bob Stefanowski, ABC News projects.  Lamont was leading Stefanowski by five percentage points, 52 to 47 percent, as of 11:35 p.m. with 31 percent of the vote reporting. A former Greenwich selectman, Lamont first ran for Connecticut governor in 2010, but lost in the Democratic primary to former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy, who went on to win the general election. He ran again and defeated Stefanowski in 2018. Among his most noteworthy accomplishments in office,…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Here Comes The Heat: Eversource Says It's Ready For High Electricity Demand Here Comes The Heat: Eversource Says It's Ready For High Electricity Demand
Here Comes The Heat: Eversource Says It's Ready For High Electricity Demand Are you ready for a summer heat wave? Regardless, your local energy provider announced its utility company workers are ready to handle increased demand on the electric grid to cool things off. With the first heat wave of the year expected over the next several days, bringing sweltering temperatures to Connecticut and the Northeast, air conditioners and fans will be working overtime. Though high electricity usage during a heat wave can put a strain on the electric system, Eversource said it prepares year-round to meet that increased demand and is offering tips on how customers can save energ…

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by Jon Craig