“Gov. Ned Lamont said Looney had been a steady, principled voice in the Connecticut General Assembly for working families and the kind of patient, serious legislating that 'produces lasting results.'”

“Together, we fought to strengthen the Earned Income Tax Credit and raise the minimum wage, delivering real relief to Connecticut workers who needed it most,” Lamont said in a statement.”

“We’d laugh that the Connecticut Senate could use a few more Silent Cals, but our state is lucky that Marty is anything but ‘silent,’” Lamont said.”

“I am grateful to have had him as a partner and a friend in the Capitol.”

“No question, we don’t agree on everything, but we start where we do agree, and that’s always a good way to start in life.”

“This budget delivers a strong, responsible path forward, one that makes Connecticut more affordable while keeping our state on solid fiscal footing,” Lamont said Saturday.”

“This is a budget that provides immediate relief for families and positions our state for long-term growth,” Lamont said Saturday.”

“Governor Ned Lamont said Looney has made a lasting impact on Connecticut, and he’s grateful to have had him as a partner and friend in the Capitol.”

“He said in part, 'Together, we fought to strengthen the Earned Income Tax Credit and raise the minimum wage, delivering real relief to Connecticut workers who needed it most.'”

“'But I’ll remember our conversations as much as our accomplishments.'”

“'Marty and I would sit down to work through policy and inevitably find ourselves deep in a discussion about American history.'”

“'We shared a particular appreciation for Calvin Coolidge, or ‘Silent Cal’ – a man who understood that not every moment required a speech.'”

“'We’d laugh that the Connecticut Senate could use a few more Silent Cals, but our state is lucky that Marty is anything but ‘silent.’'”