Lamont Joins the Hackerama: Larson Gets New Economic Development Job in Higher Ed.

State Senator Timothy Larson (D-East Hartford) did not want that new term in the legislature he sought and won in November. Governor-elect Ned Lamont will create a new post for economic development in the Department of Higher Education for Larson, whose brother, popular U.S. Representative John Larson, was a prominent Lamont supporter last year. The appointment will mean Timothy Larson will not take the oath of office on Wednesday.

Timothy Larson, who made a secret bid to head the state’s lottery while serving as co-chair of the committee that oversees it, had hoped to win a top spot in the state’s insurance department. Industry leaders nixed that ill-conceived ambition.

Education, economic development, and the life of the mind are not pursuits associated with the vengeful Larson.