Sign Wars Erupt: Governor Lamont declares CT the world's best in hoops and pizza in fiery interview

MA and NJ furious over new 'Welcome to CT' signs, sparking battles over basketball and pizza bragging rights — Christine and Salt discover that was the Governor's plan all along!
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Oooooh it's on! MA and NJ are mad at CT over our new in your face signage! Photo credit CT DOT, Governor Lamont

Massachusetts and New Jersey are both fired up at Connecticut, and it’s not just about basketball—it’s about pizza too! Governor Ned Lamont has declared Connecticut the “basketball capital of the world” thanks to the UConn Huskies and the Connecticut Sun, much to the dismay of Massachusetts, home of the Celtics and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Now, New Jersey is jumping in the mix, mad about Connecticut’s claim to be the pizza capital of the world.

Christine and Salt talked to Governor Lamont, who doubled down, saying, “Connecticut has the best pizza, and we’re the true home of basketball.” Want to hear more? Listen to the full interview below!

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