HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding an announcement made On April by the White House that the Biden-Harris administration has approved a new federal rule implementing a key provision of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is awarding approximately $35.5 million in state funding to nonprofit providers across Connecticut for capital improvement projects that support each respective organization…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut, the City of Hartford, and the Hartford Business Improvement District will host a victory parade and rally in downtown Hartford on Saturday, April 13, 2024, to…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut and Governor Eric J. Holcomb of Indiana have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of tonight’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament championship game. Governor Lamont is betting a case of…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation are applauding an announcement made today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that $5 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Ronald “Ron” P. Welch of Waterford to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs. General…

(HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023: Data…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements in response to the May 2023 consensus revenue forecast, which was jointly issued today by the Office of Policy…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has reached an important milestone as it has surpassed more than one million online customer transactions served since 2020, when it…

(HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023: Data…

$148 Million Safety Improvement Project Supported by Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (EAST LYME, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the co-chairs of the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) and State Representative Jonathan Steinberg (D-Westport), are applauding the…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating Sandra Slack Glover of Guilford to serve as an Associate Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. Glover, 52, joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to freeze lower-court rulings that placed restrictions on medication abortions:…

(HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023: Data…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Adam Joseph, director of communications for Governor Ned Lamont, today released the following statement regarding a meeting that was held yesterday on the commutation process at the Board of Pardons and Paroles that was…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont issued the following statement in response to the fiscal year 2024-2025 spending proposal that was released today by the leadership of the General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee: “I…

(HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023: Data…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Karen Pascale to serve as director of the Connecticut Head Start State Collaboration Office. Pascale has a long career in the field of early childhood with extensive…

(MIDDLETOWN, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is starting construction on a project that will reconfigure the Route 17 on-ramp…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Jennifer Medina Zaccagnini to serve as chairperson of the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles. Zaccagnini has served as a member of the board since 2008. She…

More Than a Dozen Projects Proposed for the Northeast to Advance Production, Consumption, and Infrastructure for Clean Hydrogen for Use in Hard to Decarbonize Sectors (HARTFORD, CT) – The States of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maine,…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding a federal court ruling issued this evening that seeks to restrict nationwide access to mifepristone: “This ruling is yet another devastating attack on…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement on the Government Accountability Office’s report recommending that the federal government uphold the Army’s decision to reject Sikorsky’s bid on the Future…

State Bond Commission Approves Second Round of Grants Under the Community Investment Fund 2030 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven), and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut Department of Education is dedicating $5.5 million of its federal COVID-19 relief funds to expand dual credit…

(HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023: Data…

Grants Are the First Round of the Lamont Administration’s Newly Established HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grants Program for Public Schools (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is awarding $56 million…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno today announced that the Connecticut Department of Housing is launching a pre-development pilot program that will provide $3.2 million to five Connecticut…

(NEW HAVEN, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that senior members of his administration – including Chief of Staff Jonathan Dach, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes, and Office of Early…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut, the City of Hartford, and the Hartford Business Improvement District will host a victory parade and rally in downtown Hartford on Saturday, April 8, 2023, to…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut and Governor Gavin Newsom of California have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of tonight’s NCAA men’s basketball championship game, in which the UConn Huskies will face the…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney, and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter today announced the names of the members they are appointing to fill vacancies on the…

(HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023: Data…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is proclaiming Friday, March 31, through Monday, April 3, 2023, as “Husky Weekend” in the State of Connecticut in recognition of the UConn men’s basketball team for…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War: “On this day fifty years ago, the last of the United States combat troops left South…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating 20 jurists to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court. The court currently has 40 judicial vacancies. Additionally, Governor Lamont is nominating two jurists…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee for voting this afternoon to approve a comprehensive legislative proposal he introduced that seeks to prevent acts of gun violence,…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today said that the findings of Connecticut’s first-ever healthcare cost growth benchmark report underscore the need to enact legislative reforms that will make healthcare more affordable for…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced details of a new state initiative that aims to strengthen Connecticut’s efforts to recruit and retain a strong and diverse…

(HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023: Data…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt today held a news conference during the annual Connecticut Ag Day event at the State Capitol in Hartford, where they announced that since the start of the…

State Department of Education Dedicating $10 Million of Its Federal COVID-19 Recovery Funds To Establish the Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring Program (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell Tucker…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is receiving a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of…

(RIDGEFIELD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today held a ceremony at the U.S. headquarters of pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, where he signed an executive order requiring the development of a strategic plan to design the…

(HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023 To read…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has taken measures to further expand access to affordable health insurance for personal care attendants (PCAs), who provide valuable services and support to more than…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering all executive branch state office buildings closed to the public on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, due to the significant winter storm that is anticipated to impact certain…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the order that went into effect early this morning banning travel by all tandem tractor trailers and empty tractor trailers on Interstate 84 due to the impacts of the winter storm on…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the passing of Ann Uccello, former mayor of Hartford who was the first woman to be elected mayor of any municipality in Connecticut and the first woman to be…

Proposal Allows Free-Standing Birth Centers To Operate in Connecticut as an Alternative To Traditional Hospitals (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he proposed this session…

Launched in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic, Program Keeps Students Engaged in Learning During Summer Months (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to be partially activated effective at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, to monitor conditions from the winter storm that…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to the winter storm that is anticipated to impact Connecticut, he is banning all tandem tractor trailers and empty tractor trailers from traveling on Interstate 84 statewide…

Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the vote on March 9th, by the U.S. Senate confirming Connecticut Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Araújo Kahn to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for…

WATCH: Video of “One Wrong Move” television advertisement Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on March 10th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is launching a new public awareness campaign on the…

HARTFORD, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on March 10th, announced that he has directed the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to extend the coverage period for households receiving deliverable fuel assistance under the Connecticut Energy…

Hartford, CT –As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023: Data updates…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on March 8th, announced that he is nominating Robert F. Shea, Jr. of West Hartford to serve as claims commissioner. Shea is being nominated to fill the remainder of the term of Christy L. Scott, who…

WATCH: Video from the Collaborative for Student Success on Connecticut’s LEAP initiative HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on March 3rd, announced…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is marking International Open Data Day, which is celebrated this year on March 5, 2023, by recognizing the transparency and openness of Connecticut’s state government and highlighting recent…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the passing of Karen Hobert Flynn, president of Common Cause: “Karen made a lasting impact on Connecticut politics as one of the architects of our nationally…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023: Data…

Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, announced that he is ordering all executive branch state office buildings closed to the public on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, due to the winter storm that is anticipated to impact…

Bridgeport, CT– Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, held a news conference in Bridgeport to announce that he has submitted a legislative proposal to the Connecticut General Assembly establishing the English Learners’ Bill of Rights in…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, announced that he is nominating Bryan Cafferelli to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. “Bryan has extensive experience working in and around…

Hartford, CT– As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023: Data…

Hartford, CT– Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Governor Lamont said, “This last year has been abhorrent for the…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich on Feb 23rd, held a news conference in Torrington to announce the approval of Connecticut’s newest…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 22nd, announced that FORGE– a nonprofit organization that connects startups creating physical products with the product development, manufacturing, and supply chain resources they need to grow…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today held a news conference in New Britain to announced that he has submitted multi-pronged legislative proposals to the General Assembly that focus on reducing health care costs for Connecticut residents,…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is committing Connecticut to join the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a newly launched, nonpartisan, multi-state coalition of governors who are dedicated to protecting and expanding…

Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 15th, released the following statement regarding the historic level of state funding for UConn that is included in his budget proposal: “Our budget proposal includes the largest block grant ever…

Bridgeport, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 16th, held a news conference in Bridgeport to announce that the fiscal year 2024-2025 biennial budget proposal and his package of 2023 policy proposals that he presented to the General Assembly last…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 14th, posted the following video onto his social media channels (including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) announcing that he has signed legislation extending the free school meals program for the…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 15th, held a news conference in Hartford to announce that the fiscal year 2024-2025 biennial budget proposalthat he presented to the General Assembly last week includes several initiatives using a mix…

Hartford, CT -- Governor Ned Lamont is applauding both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly for voting on Feb 9th, to approve legislation that he advocated, which funds the free school meals program for the remainder of this school year and…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023: Data…

Building Growth and Opportunity for All Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Senator Kelly, Representative Candelora, Lieutenant Governor Bysiewicz, members of the General Assembly, since I last joined you here in the people’s chamber, we lost a…

Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the State of the Union address delivered on Feb 7th, night by President Joe Biden: “The progress we’ve made as a nation since President Biden…

East Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 6th, held a news conference in East Hartford to announce that the fiscal years 2024 and 2025 biennial state budget proposal that he will present to the General Assembly later this week calls for a…

New Haven, CT –Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Senator Chris Murphy on Feb 3rd, held a news conference in New Haven to announce that the State of Connecticut is receiving an $18 million grant from the U.S. Department of…

Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 2nd, announced that 20 school districts across Connecticut are being awarded $5 million in funding under a competitive state grant program that will be used for hiring and maintaining school mental…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2023: Data…

Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 2nd, held a news conference in Hartford to announce a proposal he will introduce during the 2023 legislative session that will cancel overdue medical debts for thousands of Connecticut residents who are…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 1st, announced that his administration is now accepting applications for new rounds of funding under two competitive state grant programs that help with the costs associated with implementing needed…

Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 1st, announced the third and final set of proposals he will introduce during the 2023 legislative session that are focused on strengthening Connecticut’s efforts to eliminate gun violence. This…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 2nd, announced the launch of CONNEX™ Connecticut, a free online platform that provides one-stop access for manufacturers in the state to connect with each other, find local suppliers, discover…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 30th, announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience extremely cold air and strong winds later this week, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 28th, released the following statement regarding the death of Tyre Nichols: “Tyre Nichols should be alive today. His life matters and my heart break for his family, friends, and loved ones. His…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 30th, held a news conference in Hartford to announce that the fiscal years 2024 and 2025 biennial state budget proposal that he will present to the General Assembly in February will include a plan to…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 26th, held a news conference in Hartford to announce the second of three sets of proposals he will introduce during the 2023 legislative session that are focused on augmenting Connecticut’s…

HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on Jan 25th, announced that Carolyn Kielma – a science teacher from Bristol Eastern High School who was recently selected as the 2023 Connecticut…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno on Jan 26th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Housing is launching a new fund to assist renters who are on the verge of being evicted from their homes…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding on Jan 25th’s final approval by both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly in favor of the collective bargaining agreement the Lamont administration…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 24th, held a news conference in Hartford to announce a series of waste management proposals he will introduce during the 2023 legislative session that address the future of materials and waste…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 24th, announced that his administration has developed plans with the leadership of the Connecticut Department of Correction to close the Willard Correctional Institution in Enfield by April 1, 2023.…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the announcement made this morning (Jan 24th) by the LEGO Group: “I am disappointed to hear Jan 24th’s news, but I am confident in…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 22nd, announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for victims of the…

WATERBURY, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 23rd, held a news conference in Waterbury to announce the first in a series of proposals he will introduce during the 2023 legislative session that are aimed at building on Connecticut’s…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 20th, announced that he is appointing Matthew C. Brokman to serve in the Office of the Governor as senior advisor. In this role, Brokman will assist in the coordination of legislative, policy, and…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the 50th anniversary of the January 22, 1973, landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade: Governor Lamont said, “For…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 18th, held a news conference in Hartford to announce his first legislative proposal of 2023, which includes restoring Connecticut’s pass-through entity tax credit to its original, revenue-neutral…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements in response to the January consensus revenue forecast that was jointly issued on Jan 17th, by OPM and the…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 16th, announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, February 28, 2023, as the date to hold special elections to fill three vacancies in the Connecticut House of Representatives. They include: · …

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Saturday, January 14, 2023. The flag of the State of Connecticut has been flying at…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 10th, announced that first legal retail sales in Connecticut of adult-use cannabis to all adults aged 21 and over began this morning at several retailers that have been licensed to sell the products.…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 11th, announced a comprehensive statewide strategy funded by federal and state dollars to provide energy assistance to Connecticut residents in the short-term and improve affordability and reliability…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 9th, announced that Global Atlantic Financial Group, a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, is growing its operations in Hartford…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023: Data…

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Senator Kelly, Representative Candelora, Lieutenant Governor Bysiewicz, members of General Assembly, thank you for inviting me back into the room where it happens. Four years later, and what a four years it has been.…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 5th, announced that he is directing the flag of the State of Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff in honor of State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams (D-Middletown), who was killed…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 3rd, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Flags have been flying at half-staff statewide…

Hartford, CT – To help minimize the chances of spreading COVID-19, the flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses that are circulating in the community at this time of year, Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 3rd, shared the following health and safety…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Representative Joe Courtney on Dec 29th, announced that the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 30th, announced that he is appointing Greg Daniels to serve as executive director of the Connecticut State Contracting Standards Board, the state entity responsible for oversight related to all matters…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 30th, announced that pursuant to the ratification of the agreement his administration reached with the Connecticut State Police (NP-1) Union, the administration has transmitted the contracts and…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the announcement made this afternoon by Sikorsky that it has submitted a filing with the U.S. Government Accountability Office in protest of the recent awarding…

HARTFORD, CT – Anthony Anthony, director of communications for Governor Ned Lamont, on Dec 28th, released the following statement: “Just as he did during his first four-year term, Governor Ned Lamont has chosen to continue declining a…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 27th, announced that he is selecting Paul O. Robertson, deputy commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), to serve as chair of the state’s Social…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is urging towns and cities with residents who are continuing to experience power outages resulting from Friday’s storm to continue their work providing warming centers and shelters as needed. As of…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 26th, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of North Haven Firefighter Matthias Wirtz, who died in the line of duty this morning while…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz on Dec 22nd, announced the schedule of events for the 2023 Connecticut Inauguration, which will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Hartford. 2023 Connecticut…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 22nd, announced that he is activating the State of Connecticut Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in enhanced monitoring status beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, in response to the…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 23rd, provided the following updates as of 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, regarding the state’s response to the major rain and wind storm that is currently impacting Connecticut:…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 23rd, announced the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will allow all participating households that heat with deliverable fuels such as home heating oil to receive an additional crisis…

Grant Supports Accessibility Upgrades at Ansonia, Seymour, and Beacon Falls Train Stations (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Federal Transit Administration is awarding $29.6 million in an All Stations…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Commissioner Michelle Seagull is planning to step down from her position at the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) early next year to pursue other professional…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 20th, announced that based on a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut may experience below-zero wind chills over the weekend, he will be activating the state’s severe cold weather protocol…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 21st, announced that his administration has received approval of an application that enables federal matching funds to support the state’s Covered Connecticut program. Currently in its second…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 21st, announced that the Federal Transit Administration is awarding $29.6 million in an All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) grant to the Connecticut Department of Transportation that will be used…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 21st, announced that Commissioner Michelle Seagull is planning to step down from her position at the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) early next year to pursue other professional…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 20th, announced that he has renewed a declaration that will enable Connecticut to continue receiving federal support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This federal support provides funds for…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 20th, announced that the State of Connecticut is awarding approximately $36.5 million in grants to eight cities and towns under the second round of his administration’s recently launched…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and First Lady Annie Lamont on Dec 20th, announced that tickets are now available to purchase for the 2023 Connecticut Inaugural Ball. The black-tie event, which celebrates the start of the second term of the…

Connecticut Estimated to Receive Approximately $40 Million in Annual Medicaid Funding to Help Residents Access Affordable Healthcare Coverage (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has received approval…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno on Dec 19th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Housing is releasing $13.4 million in grants to seven municipalities for infrastructure…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that based on a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut may experience below-zero wind chills over the weekend, he will be activating the state’s severe cold weather protocol…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made on Dec 15th, that Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts has been chosen by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to serve as…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 15th, announced that he is planning to appoint Antonio “Tony” Guerrera as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when he begins his second term in office early…

4.97-acre, city-owned parking lot to be redeveloped into apartments, retail, and office space Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) applauded on Dec 12th's announcement from Governor Ned Lamont of $2 million in state funding to Norwalk to…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 13th, announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in remembrance of the twenty children and…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 13th, announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving approximately $5 million through two grant awards from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support the development of an extensive plan that…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 12th, announced the rollout of key components to CareerConneCT, the State of Connecticut’s signature workforce program and a nationally recognized model. The $70 million program is supporting…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 12th, announced that his administration is releasing approximately $24.6 million in state funding to local communities help with the costs associated with assessing and remediating 41 blighted parcels…

Hartford, CT – As the tenth anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown approaches later this week, Governor Ned Lamont is saying that not enough has been done to prevent tragedy like the one that occurred on…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 9th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Public Health has been awarded a $32,253,484 grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that will be used to support the…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 9th, is highlighting the prominent role that 44 businesses in Connecticut are playing in NASA’s world-renowned Artemis I mission, which sent an unmanned spacecraft on an unprecedented trip around…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut State Police Union NP1 on Dec 8th, announced that they have tentatively agreed to the terms of a new successor labor agreement. The agreement covers troopers, sergeants, and master…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 8th, provided an update on the work the Connecticut Interagency PFAS Task Force has accomplished to date to mark the third anniversary of the state’s PFAS Action Plan. PFAS, or per- and…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for voting on Dec 8th, to give final Congressional approval for the Respect for Marriage Act. The legislation, which was approved in the U.S. Senate last…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 7th, announced that he is planning to appoint Andrea Barton Reeves as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) and Dr. Deidre Gifford as executive director of the Connecticut…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 6th, announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 6th, announced that thousands of Connecticut residents convicted of cannabis possession are set to have these records cleared in January using an automated erasure method. Records in approximately…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 6th, announced that he is planning to appoint Adam Joseph as communications director for the Office of the Governor when he begins his second term in office early next year. Joseph will succeed Anthony…

Hartford, CT -- Governor Ned Lamont on Dec 5th, announced that Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Sibongile “Bongi” Magubane is planning to retire at the conclusion of the governor’s first term in office at…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and First Lady Annie Lamont are inviting Connecticut residents to attend the 32nd annual holiday open house at the Governor’s Residence, which will be decorated for the season and open to the public for…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the announcement made today by the U.S. Army regarding the awarding of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft contract: “This news is disappointing,…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the informational forum on healthcare cost drivers that was held on Dec 1st, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford and co-hosted by the Connecticut…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) on Nov 30th, announced a new partnership with Connecticut’s recognized tribal nations to create a new Native American studies model curriculum.…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and First Lady Annie Lamont on Nov 30th, announced that they have been invited by President Joe Biden to attend the state dinner that is being held at the White House on the evening of Thursday, December 1,…

WATCH: Find Your Vibe Winter Campaign Spot Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 29th, announced that the Connecticut Office of Tourism is continuing its award-winning “Find Your Vibe” tourism campaign through the winter…

WATCH: Governor Lamont signs special session legislation Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 29th, announced that he has signed into law House Bill 6001, a comprehensive bill that was approved by both chambers of the Connecticut…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made on Nov 29th, by Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin that he will not seek re-election: “Luke Bronin has been one of Hartford’s most vocal…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 28th, announced that in response to calls from his administration and other Connecticut state officials – including the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Office of…

Hartford, CT – In his first executive action since being re-elected to a second term earlier this month, Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 23rd, announced that he is calling the Connecticut General Assembly into special session for the purpose of…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022: Data…

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Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut's Coronavirus Response Efforts (HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 23rd, announced that he is planning to appoint Garrett Eucalitto as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) when he begins his second term in office early next year.…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 21st, announced that his administration has received notification from credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) that it is increasing Connecticut’s general obligation bond…

WATCH: State of Connecticut campaign for healthcare and direct support workers HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont, along with Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Commissioner Michelle Gilman and Connecticut Department of Social…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has received notification from credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) that it is increasing Connecticut’s general obligation bond credit…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes, and Consumer Counsel Claire Coleman released the following statements in response to new service supply rates from Eversource and…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 16th, announced that he is planning to appoint Alexandra Daum as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) when he begins his second term in office early…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 15th, announced that when he begins his second term in office early next year, two administrative changes will occur within the senior leadership of the Office of the Governor, including the…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 10th, announced that his administration is releasing nearly $8.5 million additional aid to connect those experiencing homelessness with support services – including housing, food, and mental…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the November consensus revenue forecast that was issued on Nov 10th, by the Office of Policy and Management and the Office of Fiscal Analysis: “While…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 10th, announced that the State of Connecticut will illuminate the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven – informally known by residents as the Q Bridge – in red, white, and blue lights…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 3rd, announced that several high school football teams in Connecticut are partnering with the Connecticut National Guard during the month of November to hold Military Appreciation Games in honor of…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT -- Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 31st, announced that the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, a division of the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services, has been awarded a $13.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 1st, announced that the annual open enrollment period for Connecticut residents who are seeking to enroll in health coverage plans for 2023 through Access Health CT, the state’s official health…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2022: Data…

PUTNAM, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 28th, announced that the Connecticut National Guard held a groundbreaking ceremony in Putnam to commemorate the start of construction on its new Putnam Readiness Center. The readiness center (the…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 27th, announced that checks totaling $23.9 million are being distributed this week to those who applied for the Connecticut Renters’ Rebate Program. Approximately 45,000 residents in the state…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 24th, announced that Connecticut businesses will see another rate decrease in workers’ compensation insurance beginning on January 1, 2023. The Connecticut Insurance Department has approved an…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 24th, announced that his administration is making a five-year, $46.6 million investment to expand small business assistance programs across Connecticut that will be provided through grants to local…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 25th, released the following statement regarding the announcement that Larry McHugh, president of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, plans to retire in December following 39 years of leadership…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding on Oct 21st’s funeral service for Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte and Sergeant Alex Hamzy of the Bristol Police Department: “I want to express my gratitude to…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 20th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched a new website for the state agency (ct.gov/dmv) that streamlines all of the online services it offers in an effort…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 19th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Travelers are teaming up to co-sponsor Connecticut’s 14th annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest, which engages high…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Friday, October 21, 2022. Flags have been flying at half-staff statewide since…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding today’s funeral service for Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte and Sergeant Alex Hamzy of the Bristol Police Department: “I want to express my gratitude to…

Initiative Part of Lamont Administration’s Efforts to Reduce In-Person Visits and Wait Times at DMV Offices (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched a new…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Travelers are teaming up to co-sponsor Connecticut’s 14th annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest, which engages high school…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 14th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) to support the state agency in a study it recently…

Hartford, CT -- Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 12th, announced that he is approving the release of $6.8 million in state grants to fund seven projects in six municipalities across Connecticut under a competitive grant program that supports…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the jury verdict announced on Oct 12th, afternoon in the trial involving Alex Jones, the families of those who were murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School,…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 13th, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of two officers from the Bristol Police Department who were shot and killed in the line of duty…

Hartford, CT -- Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 11th, announced that Connecticut has been allocated an additional $11 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to support UniteCT, the state’s premier program providing rent and utility…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 7th, visited a Connecticut Department of Public Health mobile vaccination van clinic in Hartford, where he was administered a dose of the recently authorized bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster, which is…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 7th, announced that more than 1,108 Connecticut residents have enrolled in CareerConneCT since the state’s newest and largest job training initiative, which is administered by the Connecticut…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Airport Authority on Oct 6th, announced that Aer Lingus will resume its popular nonstop flight from Bradley International Airport to Dublin, Ireland beginning March 26, 2023, bringing…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 6th, announced that his administration is releasing $70 million in state funding that will be used to provide bonus payments to the staff of child care providers in Connecticut who provide safe and…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022: Data…

BRISTOL, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on Oct 6th, announced that Carolyn Kielma, a science teacher at Bristol Eastern High School in Bristol, has been selected as…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 6th, announced that due to recent rainfall that has brought some relief to lower than normal conditions in the state, he is reducing the drought advisory that he declared in August for New London and…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made on Oct 6th, by President Joe Biden that he is granting pardons to all Americans who have been convicted under federal law of the offense of…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 5th, announced that the Connecticut Office of Tourism is extending its successful “Find Your Vibe” tourism campaign, which launched this summer, into the fall through the launch of a new…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 4th, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved his request to expand the natural disaster declaration that it recently approved for certain parts of Connecticut due to the drought…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 4th, is commemorating National Disability Employment Awareness Month and highlighting the many resources offered in Connecticut to ensure that people with disabilities have full access to employment…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 3rd, announced that he has appointed Leander A. Dolphin of Hartford to serve as a member of the Connecticut Judicial Selection Commission. The commission is the state body responsible for seeking and…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Oct 3rd, announced that the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory, a division within the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 30th, announced that the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory, a division within the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, has been awarded a $700,000 grant from the…

HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 29th, announced that the Center for Digital Government has given Connecticut national recognition for its ongoing digital government efforts, awarding the state with a grade of A- and ranking it third…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 28th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) will implement new eligibility benefit levels in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont on Sep 26th, sent the following letter to Congressional leaders thanking them for their longstanding support of the Low…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 27th, announced a new energy investment plan to secure low-cost clean energy to meet Connecticut’s climate goals through the release of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont issued the following statement in response to Sep 26th’s release of Connecticut’s annual crime statistics report, which compiles data on crimes reported to law enforcement agencies in the state…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022: …

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 20th, announced that the State of Connecticut is launching an education campaign to promote responsible cannabis use by adults. The campaign contains a collection of materials that cover how to…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the announcement made on Sep 21st, by State Comptroller Natalie Braswell that her office is transferring $3.1 billion of Connecticut’s operating surplus into the budget reserve fund…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Climate Resilience Fund, a state grant program that will help communities in the state plan and prepare…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 19th, announced that he is approving $31.3 million in state grants for 77 small towns in Connecticut to complete a wide variety of infrastructure improvements, such as the road safety reconstruction…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 19th, announced that he is approving a $500,000 state grant for the Town of Coventry to create a permanent softball field for use by the Coventry Girls Softball League. The state funding helps bring…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 19th, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Monday, September 19, 2022. Flags are currently at half-staff as a mark of…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 17th, is applauding the announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the State of Connecticut is being awarded more than $53 million in funding from President Joe Biden’s…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker on Sep 16th, celebrated schools and districts around Connecticut for successfully improving Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion rates…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker are congratulating four public schools in Connecticut on being named by the U.S. Department of Education as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools.…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022: …

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 15th, is applauding the announcement from the White House that the plan Connecticut submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula…

WATCH: Governor Lamont announces funding to support additional HVAC upgrades in public schools Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 14th, announced that his administration is releasing $150 million toward a newly established state…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 14th, joined state and local officials to officially break ground on a new train station and a roadway safety and track improvement project in Windsor Locks. Located in downtown area of the town next…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 12th, is applauding the release of a report from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ranking Connecticut among the top four states nationally and the best in New England for Medicaid…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 12th, announced that he has submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for primary natural disaster declarations to be approved in Litchfield and New Haven counties due to damages…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 9th, released the following statement in response to a federal lawsuit filed by the National Foundation for Gun Rights challenging Connecticut’s ban on assault weapons and large-capacity…

There are 161 people with ties to Connecticut who were killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Their names are included on the state's official 9/11 memorial, located at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 8th, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to remain lowered to half-staff on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022: …

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 8th, announced that the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has named the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood’s innovative and family-friendly Care 4 Kids Parent…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the death of Queen Elizabeth II: Governor Lamont said, “Queen Elizabeth II set a standard throughout her lifetime for…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 8th, announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for the memory of…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Congressman Joe Courtney are applauding on Sep 2nd’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in the case of Rosado v. Pruitt, saying that it marks a significant victory for…

Windsor Locks, CT – Governor Ned Lamont Sep 1st, joined officials from the Connecticut Airport Authority and Spirit Airlines to announce that the airline will be adding new, nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Montego Bay,…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 31st, released the following statement regarding hiring practices at local school districts: “Discrimination of any kind has no place in Connecticut, especially in our public schools. This is…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 31st, announced that he has signed a proclamation declaring Wednesday, August 31, 2022, as Overdose Awareness Day in Connecticut to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of the nationwide problem…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 31st, announced that the application period for the 2022-2023 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will begin on September 1, 2022. The program helps Connecticut residents…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 30th, announced that his administration’s plan to use $42.9 million in American Rescue Plan funding to launch a program that will construct and deploy the necessary infrastructure to expand…

HARTFORD, CT -– Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 30th, announced that the State of Connecticut’s newly established Commission on Community Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention will hold its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, August 31, 2022,…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are inviting members of the public to attend the State of Connecticut’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, honoring and celebrating the lives of those killed in the…

WATCH: Governor Lamont discusses the U.S. News Best States for Gender Equality rankings Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 26th, is applauding the release of a study from U.S. News & World Report ranking Connecticut as one of the…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services this week began issuing rebates to qualified households as part of the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate program. The state agency…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 26th, announced that he has received notification from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack that New London and Windham counties have been designed by the federal agency as primary natural…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 23rd, shared the following back-to-school video message onto his social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube: Click Here to Watch Video of Governor Lamont …

WATCH: News conference on Connecticut’s top ranking among community colleges HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 23rd, held an event in Hartford with officials and students from Connecticut State Colleges and Universities…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today shared the following back-to-school video message onto his social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube: Transcript: All right, everybody. It’s almost…

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today held an event in Hartford with officials and students from Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) to highlight the release of a recent study from WalletHub ranking Connecticut as the state…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 19th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Social Services this weekend will deliver a one-time, back-to-school, COVID-19 relief special benefit of $257.87 per child to more than 15,000…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 18th, announced that at the recommendation of the Connecticut Interagency Drought Workgroup, he is declaring a Stage 3 drought level for New London and Windham counties due to more serious conditions…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut’s Congressional delegation on Aug 18th, announced that Connecticut has been awarded two grants totaling more than $85.2 million from the Federal Railroad Administration for major…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 17th, announced that the State of Connecticut will hold Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 21, 2022, to Saturday, August 27, 2022. During this one-week sales tax holiday, retail purchases of…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 17th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has been awarded a $20,394,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to fund major capital improvements at the Southeast…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 18th, announced that global wealth management and investment banking company Stifel will be expanding its presence in Connecticut through the addition of a new office in Stamford, where it will create…

GROTON, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 16th, announced the commencement of 19 job training programs funded by CareerConneCT, a $70 million program designed to support getting individuals in Connecticut whose employment has been impacted by…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding on Aug 16th’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 by President Joe Biden: “Once again, President Biden and Congressional Democrats have…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made on Aug 11th, that Dr. Stephen M. Coan, president and CEO of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., the nonprofit organization that operates Mystic…

Middletown, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 12th, visited the Middletown Farmers Market to celebrate National Farmers Market Week and highlight the recent expansion of the state’s food assistance programs to provide increased access to…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made on Aug 12th, that Attorney General William Tong has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 8th, announced that beginning this week, the State of Connecticut will deliver $30 million in grants to more than 1,700 of the state’s hospitality sector businesses that suffered financial losses…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 4th, announced that due to an updated forecast indicating that temperatures in the state are expected to remain very high for the next several days, he is directing Connecticut’s extreme hot…

HARTFORD, CT – In the wake of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 5th, announced that the State of Connecticut has launched a reproductive rights telephone hotline and website to help people seeking…

WATERBURY, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 5th, announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-49, which will align Connecticut’s standards on childhood lead poisoning with federal standards and help alleviate the risks associated…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 4th, announced that the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy is being awarded a $23.9 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support the…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 4th, announced that the State of Connecticut is releasing more than $5.1 million in state funding to make additional renovations and improvements to building infrastructure at the campus of the…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 3rd, announced that he is appointing Omarys Vasquez of Watertown to serve as Connecticut state building inspector. The position is responsible for the development and administration of the…

NEW HAVEN, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 3rd, announced the launch of CT Health Horizons, a three-year higher education program designed to address statewide shortages in nursing and behavioral health providers. A collaborative partnership…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 2nd, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff beginning at sunrise on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, through sunset on Thursday, August 4, 2022, in honor of…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 1st, announced that as of midnight last night, the Connecticut Department of Revenue received a total of 238,668 applications for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate. Those applications represent…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 1st, announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that temperatures over the next several days will be very hot and humid with highs of more than 90 degrees and a heat index in the low to mid…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Aug 2nd, announced that the State of Connecticut is making a $580 million investment in construction-ready municipal water pollution control projects that will protect the state’s waters from sewage…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 28th,announced that as of this afternoon, a total of 200,027 households on behalf of 311,513 children have submitted applications for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate. This includes more than…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 28th, announced that he is directing $3.5 million in funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to be allocated to Connecticut’s utility-administered energy efficiency programs for…

HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 28th, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, July 29, 2022, in honor of Muddy Brook Fire Department Firefighter…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 27th, announced the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the State of Connecticut’s request to extend Medicaid (known in Connecticut as HUSKY) and…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 27th, announced the anticipated release of $34 million in state funding that will continue his administration’s priority of improving and increasing access to the outdoors for Connecticut…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 26th, is reminding families that there are only a few days left to apply for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate. To receive the state tax rebate, applications must be submitted online to the…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 26th, announced that Max Reiss, communications director for the Office of the Governor, intends to step down from his position in state government to pursue a new professional opportunity in the…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 25th, announced the launch of the Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund, a public-private partnership that provides low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits in Connecticut. Applications…

New Haven, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 22nd, joined state agency officials, legislators, and environmental stakeholders on the New Haven Green to highlight the enactment of Public Act 22-25, a landmark new law that includes a number of…

HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 18th, announced that the U.S. Treasury Department has approved the State of Connecticut’s plan to deploy up to $119.5 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) State…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 18th, announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that temperatures over the next several days will reach more than 95 degrees with the heat index expected to go over triple digits at times,…

I just wanted to drop a note to remind everyone about the upcoming deadline to apply for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate. Taxpayers can receive a state tax rebate of up to $250 per child for a maximum of three children. Any Connecticut…

WATCH: News conference announcing the enactment of this new law Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont On July 19th, announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-115, which updates Connecticut’s criminal justice statutes to…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 15th, announced the creation of seven new technology education programs at Connecticut’s public and private colleges and universities. The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) and the…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 14th, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Friday, July 15, 2022. Flags are currently at half-staff statewide as a…

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that six new express trains on the New Haven Line and seven new weekday trains on the Waterbury Branch Line have begun service starting from July 11, 2022. On the New Haven Line, three weekday…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 11th, announced that Evolution, a live casino operator for digital platforms, has begun operating in Connecticut. The company, which has already hired 140 employees to work at its newly built studio…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 8th, announced that he is appointing Kimberly R. Martone to serve as acting executive director of the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy, the state agency that is responsible for implementing…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 11th, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of Sandy Hook Fire Chief William Halstead, who died in the line of duty after responding to a…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 7th, announced that Oasis Pro Markets, a fast-growing fintech firm, is planning an expansion project in Connecticut that will include the creation of 91 new jobs in the state over the next four years.…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo on July 6th, announced a successful launch of the State of Connecticut’s new unemployment benefits and tax system,…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 5th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services will host a live webinar on Thursday, July 7, 2022, to discuss the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate. Any Connecticut resident…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 5th, announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 1st, announced that he is establishing a commission that will be responsible for planning the State of Connecticut’s multi-year commemorations, celebrations, and reflections of the 250th…

Westport, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on July 1st, is reminding Connecticut residents about the state’s ParkConneCT program, which is offering increased bus services to Connecticut state parks and beaches. A continuation of a pilot program…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont – joined by Access Health CT, the Connecticut Department of Social Services, and the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy – On July 1st, announced that additional Connecticut residents are now…

The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing inspiring things in, for or through the arts in Connecticut. Since 2016, the Connecticut Arts Hero Awards have introduced us to an array of remarkable…

WATCH: Video message from Governor Lamont Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz on July 1st, issued an open letter to businesses in states that are restricting the ability of women to make their own…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 30th, announced he is appointing JoAnn Ryan to serve as chair of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), and Juanita T. James and James McCarthy to serve as board members. The BOR…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 30th, released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: “This is another example of the Supreme Court advancing an…

As friends and families make plans to get together this weekend to celebrate Independence Day, I wanted to highlight the large number of fireworks shows that are happening across Connecticut in celebration of the birth of our nation. …

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 29th, is reminding Connecticut residents that the law he signed earlier this year that suspends the state’s 25-cent-per-gallon excise tax on gasoline – which was initially set to expire on…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 30th, announced that he will name Mark F. Kohler of North Haven to fill the vacancy of the Office of the Secretary of the State created by the anticipated resignation of Secretary Denise Merrill, who…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made on June 28th, by Secretary of the State Denise Merrill that she intends to resign from her elected office effective at noon on Thursday, June…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 28th, announced that he has signed a declaration that will enable crucial federal support Connecticut has been receiving throughout the COVID-19 pandemic – including supplemental food benefits…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 29th, announced that the popular state program Connecticut Summer at the Museum is returning for the 2022 summer season, enabling Connecticut children to receive free admission at more than 130…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut residents that the state’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $13.00 per hour to $14.00 per hour beginning on Friday, July 1, 2022. The change is the…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 24th, released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturns the landmark protections on reproductive rights that…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 23rd, released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen concerning a gun safety law in New York: “This Supreme…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 24th, announced that he is directing Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham to waive service fees that Connecticut state agencies are required to begin collecting on credit, debit,…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 21st announced that the Connecticut Office of Tourism is partnering with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA), making Connecticut the first-ever state to join the association at the…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 21st, released the following statement regarding the announcement from President Joe Biden that he intends to appoint Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba of Connecticut to serve as treasurer of the…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 17th, announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-15, which enacts a comprehensive series of protections for consumers that provide them with greater ability to safeguard their personal data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont – along with Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno of the Connecticut Department of Housing and Commissioner Beth Bye of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood – today announced the expansion of…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced on June 13th, the launch of Time to Own, a new state program offering down payment assistance to low and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut. Now accepting applications as of on June…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the bipartisan gun safety agreement in the U.S. Senate that was announced on June 12th, afternoon: “On behalf of the entire state of Connecticut, I thank and…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the passing of Melody A. Currey: Governor Lamont said, “Melody Currey was a powerhouse of an advocate on behalf of the…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022: Data…

On June 10, 2022, I had the honor of holding a bill signing ceremony in New London for legislation that establishes a new legal state holiday in Connecticut on June 19 known as Juneteenth Independence Day. Juneteenth marks an important day in our…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 9th, announced that Element 119 LLC, an advanced coatings manufacturer, is planning an expansion in Connecticut. The company, which employs 14, is expected to hire an additional 36 workers over the…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 8th, announced that his administration is releasing $7.29 million in state funds to purchase and protect 1,013 acres of open space in 17 Connecticut communities, and $276,200 to restore and renew of…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 8th, announced that the State of Connecticut recently received national recognition for its use of technology to streamline and improve state regulatory practices and provide better service to…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 7th, released the following statement regarding the passing of the Honorable William J. Sullivan, who served as chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from 2001 to 2006: “It is without…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 7th, announced that Connecticut Office of Health Strategy Executive Director Victoria Veltri will be stepping down from her role in state government at the end of this month to pursue a new…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 6, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 6th, announced that the United States Census Bureau has approved a request from the State of Connecticut to adopt the state’s nine planning regions as county-equivalent geographic units to…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker on June 2nd, announced new investments to defray certification-related testing costs for aspiring educators in Connecticut. A total of $2…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on June 1st, announced that the application period for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate is now open. The rebate, which was created as part of the budget bill that the governor signed into law last…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 27th, announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-128, which establishes a new legal state holiday on June 19 known as Juneteenth Independence Day. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker, and State Librarian Deborah Schander on May 31st, announced the launch of the 2022 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes on May 27th, kicked off the beginning of the state parks summer season in Connecticut ahead of Memorial Day weekend. As…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 27th, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 30, 2022, from sunrise until noon in observance of Memorial Day to honor and mourn the…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 26th, announced that ParkConneCT, a pilot program launched last year that offers fare-free shuttles and enhanced existing transit service to various Connecticut state parks and beaches, will continue…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 26th, announced that the Connecticut Office of Tourism is launching a new summer campaign encouraging travelers to discover something new about Connecticut – and maybe even themselves. Titled,…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 24th, announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 24th, announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-9, which enhances investigations into hate crimes by the Connecticut State Police. Specifically, the legislation codifies into law the…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 23rd, announced that he has received notification that the credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) is raising Connecticut’s general obligation bond outlook from stable to…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 23rd, announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-4, which ratifies an agreement that his administration recently reached with Lockheed Martin – the parent company of Sikorsky Aircraft…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 23rd, announced that his administration is preparing for the launch of the Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF), a five-year grant program of up to $875 million to foster economic development in…

NEW HAVEN, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 23rd, announced that effective Tuesday, May 24, 2022, electric trains will begin running on Shore Line East (SLE). The M8 Electric Multiple Units (EMU) have long been awaited by Shore Line East…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 20th, announced that he is reappointing Major General Francis Evon, Jr. to serve another four-year term as adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard. He has served in the role since July 2018.…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 19th, announced that Connecticut families can soon apply to receive a state tax rebate of up to $250 per child for a maximum of three children as a result of the recently enacted 2022 Connecticut Child…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 17th, announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-43, which enacts several new requirements to how motor vehicle recyclers, scrap metal processors, junk dealers, junk yard owners and operators,…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 17th, announced that he has signed into law two bills that further demonstrate Connecticut’s commitment to mitigating the impacts of the climate crisis by decarbonizing our electric sector and…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 17th, announced that he is approving the recommendations of the Municipality Accountability Review Board (MARB) to designate the City of West Haven as a Tier IV municipality, providing the greatest…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the mass shooting on May 14th, in Buffalo, New York: “Another day in America yields another episode of senseless violence and death at the hands of a…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 13th, announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to remain flying at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 15, 2022, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker are congratulating two Connecticut students who were named on May 12th, as 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars for their accomplishments in…

Aira Service Now Available at New England’s Second-Largest Airport, Increases Independence for Passengers Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 11th, announced that the State of…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 12th, announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for the one million…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 10th, announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-11, which permits student-athletes in Connecticut to use their school’s names, logos, trademarks, mascots, unique colors, copyrights, and…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 10th, announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-18, which enacts limitations on the amount of time and circumstances under which an incarcerated person may be held in isolated confinement in…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 9th, announced that he has signed into law the fiscal year 2023 budget adjustment bill, which includes more than $600 million in tax cuts – the largest tax reduction in Connecticut’s…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 5th, signed Public Act 22-19, a first-in-the-nation law that will protect medical providers and patients seeking abortion care in Connecticut who may be traveling from other states that have outlawed…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 3rd, joined a coalition of 17 governors in calling for the U.S. Congress to take immediate action to protect reproductive rights and access to abortion. In a letter to Congressional leaders, the…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 3rd, reaffirmed his commitment to signing into law a first-in-the-nation bill that was recently approved by both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly that will protect medical providers and…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements following the final passage by the General Assembly of the FY 2023 budget…

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut State Senate for voting tonight to give final legislative approval to a bill he proposed (House Bill 5045) that will help alleviate the risks associated with lead poisoning among…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 4th, announced that he soon plans to sign into law recently approved legislation (House Bill 5044) that dedicates approximately $300 million toward evidence-based strategies that will work to eradicate…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT -- Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements in response to the April 2022 Consensus Revenue Forecast that was issued this morning by the Office of Policy and…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on May 2nd, announced the launch of MyHomeCT – a new State of Connecticut program that is providing mortgage relief to homeowners who have experienced financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for giving final approval on April 29th, to legislation (Senate Bill 4) that includes his proposal to adopt California’s emissions standards for…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for giving final approval on April 28th, to legislation he proposed (Senate Bill 10) that will codify into state statutes the 2040 zero-carbon electric…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on April 29th, announced the launch of a new online application for heating and water assistance programs that help income-eligible families from Connecticut pay their utility bills. Eligible residents can…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is thanking the members of the Connecticut General Assembly who voted on April 27th, to ratify an agreement his administration recently reached with Lockheed Martin that will keep Sikorsky’s…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for approving legislation he proposed (House Bill 5045) that will help alleviate the risks associated with lead poisoning among children and align…

Stamford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on April 25th, announced that Mirador, LLC, a leading managed services firm in the wealth management industry, is expanding its operations in Connecticut. Heading into 2022 with 65 employees, the company has…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT -- As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022: Data updates…

NEWINGTON, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on April 22nd, joined the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), local officials, and community partners to celebrate the…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022: Data…

Storrs, CT – Governor Ned Lamont will be on hand Friday evening in Storrs during the UConn Football Blue/White Showcase at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium at Rizza Performance Center. Gates to Morrone Stadium open at 5:30 p.m. and the practice will…

Connecticut Estimated to Receive Boost of Nearly $30 Million in Annual Medicaid Funding Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on April 21st, announced that his administration has received federal approval of an application that will provide…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT -– Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker on April 19th, announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education is dedicating $8 million of federal American Rescue Plan funding to…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on April 20th, announced the release of phase one of Connecticut’s new model curricula for educators statewide. The first phase includes…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022: Data…

Hartford, CT -– Governor Ned Lamont on April 19th, announced the release of the 2022 GreenerGov CT Progress Report, detailing progress in making government operations more environmentally sustainable, and celebrated stand-out champions and…

Hartford, CT -- Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeff Beckham released the following statements regarding the passing of Sandra “Fae” Brown-Brewton, undersecretary of labor relations for the Office of…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022: Data…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on April 13th, announced that he is nominating Judge Joan K. Alexander of Cromwell to serve as an associate justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court; Judge Hope C. Seeley of Coventry to serve as a judge of…

Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022: Data…