A Hartford law firm will lead an investigation of the misuse of two state cars by the staff of Gov. Ned Lamont

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, whose staff has used state vehicles to speed hundreds of times, will order an outside investigation.

Gov. Ned Lamont has hired a law firm to investigate the alleged misuse of two state-owned vehicles following a report that an SUV and sedan driven by members of his staff were driven for personal use and at speeds above 100 miles per hour,

Using state property for personal purposes can constitute a violation of the state ethics code if the value to the employee exceeds $100.