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According to the governor’s proposal, which he plans to submit to the Connecticut General Assembly in February, the initiative has several key goals. They include increasing access, reducing costs of building out broadband systems and establishing better consumer protections. “If the governor is doing that, that would be a blessing for everybody in the community,” said Hector Negron of New Britain. Negron has a son in college. His classes are online, and Negron is trying to provide the necessary technology but it’s difficult. “Right now, the internet prices are so high that I can only afford the lowest (level) of the internet,” Negron explained. ....
Published January 26, 2021 • Updated on January 26, 2021 at 11:54 am Getty Images Gov. Ned Lamont will host a roundtable discussion to announce plans to introduce legislation on making broadband internet accessible to more Connecticut residents. Several officials are expected to take part in the conference including, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Behavioral Health Partnership Oversight Council member Kelly Phenix. The 11 a.m. discussion will be held virtually. Weather Forecast ....