The bills avoid a veto override fight by providing funding for special education and nonprofits from money outside the spending cap.

After a round of back-and-forths between Gov. Ned Lamont and Democratic legislative leaders over how much more spending the state can afford, the governor said Monday afternoon that he will veto portions of two bills passed last week by the legislature.

Setting up a showdown with the legislature, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday that he would veto $40 million in spending for special education and $2.8 million for non-profits who are threatened