Lamont's announcement comes on the heels of successful municipal elections for Democrats in Connecticut.
City officials in Stamford, Connecticut, are warning residents that a potential change in the law could make homeowners and landlords solely responsible -- and liable -- for removing snow and ice from sidewalks.
Photos from Election Day 2014
A jury is scheduled to hear closing arguments in the federal trial of former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland, who is accused of conspiring to be paid for work on two political campaigns while disguising those payments in business deals.
Connecticut Republicans chose Tom Foley as the party's candidate to challenge first-term Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in the November general election.
Two people briefed on the decision said Monday the son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts will announce Tuesday evening he intends to seek the Democratic nomination for the 12th Senatorial District.