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Ned Lamont: “Vibrant cities mean young people want to be there. Young…”

Featuring: Ned Lamont, Democratic | Governor of Connecticut

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Eyewitness News Extra: Speaking with Governor Ned Lamont

Published | Video Starts at 07:03

Shrink, shrink, shrink. Now they're expanding again. People want to be in Connecticut. We're building housing there, transit oriented next to train station, next to bus stops. Vibrant cities mean young people want to be there. Young people mean jobs follow and entrepreneurship and innovation. You know, that's what I want for the state. But your bigger point, I want to make sure it's a state that doesn't leave anybody behind. (07:03–07:10)

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Asserts that vibrant cities attract young people, leading to job creation and innovation.

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