These significant increases will be one more strain on Connecticut families and small businesses at a tremendously challenging time. We need to take a hard look at how we scrutinize and approve these rate increases year after year because the status quo is simply not affordable.

Thanks to Milbank Memorial Fund & The Milbank Quarterly for highlighting the health care affordability research done by my office and CT Health Strategy. We now have clear data showing the scale of the crisis in CT -- but we also have a new tool to help policymakers arrive at solutions. milbank.org/2021/09/a-tool…

A new tool is helping Connecticut policymakers understand the real costs of health care in light of the challenges that residents face in meeting their basic needs such as housing and childcare. Learn more from @VickiVeltri & Comptroller Kevin Lembo buff.ly/3kfNZ9Z cc CT Health Strategy

This was such a devastating story to report as a journalist, a parent, a human. It's a stark reminder that, even with a "ban" on surprise bills coming next year, patients will continue to routinely receive absolutely shocking and surprising bills. nytimes.com/2021/09/21/ups…

Connecticut's economy continues its recovery from the worst of the pandemic but warning signs on the national level — including fiscal brinksmanship within Congress — threaten the progress we've made. Read more in my monthly economic update: osc.ct.gov/public/news/re…

My office and Signify Health, part of CVS Health have been working with CT doctors & hospitals to change how we purchase health care. The state health plan is achieving better outcomes at lower costs and providers are now eligible to earn greater Medicare reimbursements. osc.ct.gov/public/news/re…

Always ready to geek out over health care innovation. Fun to sit with Jessica DaMassa and Kyle at Signify Health, part of CVS Health to talk about how the way we pay for care is changing.

This is great news. Jessica Rosenworcel is not only a CT native, she is a long-time advocate for affordable internet access and combatting the monopoly power of the cable companies. nytimes.com/2021/10/26/us/…

Thanks to Connecticut AFL-CIO for the recognition — and the impossibly cool plaque — and to all of those (esp. Julie Kushner & Robyn A Porter) who fought hard to create this important & necessary program. It will be a critical resource to frontline workers who sacrificed so much.

My latest fiscal update: The Good: • projected surplus • CT recovering jobs • CT quit rate low Areas of Concern: • housing/rental costs • nat'l economic uncertainty More: osc.ct.gov/public/news/re…

Thank you for all of the well wishes and good thoughts over the past few days. It's greatly appreciated and means a lot.

I'm thrilled that Governor Ned Lamont has appointed Natalie Braswell as our next comptroller. Natalie is an expert on the agency, a brilliant attorney and a wonderful person who earns the respect of everyone she works with. I'm certain she will do great work. portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-…

I'm proud to announce Natalie Braswell as CT's new Comptroller. She spent a decade in Comptroller Kevin Lembo's office cementing a legacy of government transparency, building on our historic rainy day fund, paying down pensions, and expanding access to affordable healthcare. (1/2)

In recognition of #MLKDay, here are 5 reflections on Dr. King's legacy and how we can continue on the path toward justice. This is 5 Things.