Connecticut Insurance Department Approves Eleventh Consecutive Year of Rate Decreases HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the ongoing trend of decreasing rates in workers’ compensation insurance will result in Connecticut…

BRIDGEPORT, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today joined state and local leaders to announce that a formal agreement has been reached to transfer ownership of the decommissioned PSEG coal plant in Bridgeport to a private developer, Bridgeport Station…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is awarding Connecticut approximately $291 million from President Joe Biden’s…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that over the last several months his administration has distributed a total of $5.9 million in emergency state funding to 278 small businesses and nonprofit organizations in western Connecticut to…

HARTFORD, CT - In a celebration of cinema and the holiday season, Connecticut proudly unveiled the nation’s first-ever Christmas Movie Trail today. This unique journey lets movie lovers experience the quaint towns, bustling cities, and festive…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo today announced that because Connecticut has repaid all 2024 Unemployment Trust Fund borrowing prior to the November 10, 2024, deadline, employers in the…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements in response to the November 2024 consensus revenue forecast, which was jointly issued today by the Office of Policy…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is declaring a Stage 2 drought advisory for all eight counties in Connecticut due to far below normal precipitation levels and ongoing fire danger levels statewide. A Stage 2 drought…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today is reminding homeowners, renters, and businessowners in Fairfield County, Litchfield County, and New Haven County that there are two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance to support recovery for…

Access Health CT’s Open Enrollment Period is November 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais today announced that the open enrollment period for Connecticut residents seeking…

Students Can Submit Entries Now Through February 3, 2025; Up to $26,000 in Prizes Available HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that teenage students and high schools in Connecticut can win up to $26,000 in prizes by entering a…

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 Monday, November 4, 2024, in honor of Botsford Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Pete Blomberg, who…

First Wave of Federal Funding Will Connect Residents to Resources, Provide Training, and Support the Launch of Regional Collaboratives HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Commission for Educational Technology, an office…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, also known as Serve Connecticut, is now accepting applications for mini-grants to support youth-led service initiatives in Connecticut. These…

103rd Airlift Wing Receiving the Major General Stanley F.H. Newman Award HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut National Guard’s 103rd Airlift Wing has been named the best airlift unit in the Air National…

State and Local Governments Now Eligible for Partial Reimbursement for Damage to Public Infrastructure and Emergency Response Measures HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from the Federal…

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 Monday, October 28, 2024. Flags have been at half-staff statewide for the last…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved his request for Connecticut to receive a grant through its Fire Management Assistance Grant program to support the state and its…

Connecticut Joins Inaugural Cohort Led by National Nonprofit Opportunity@Work To Support Public Sector Advancement for Workers Skilled Through Alternative Means HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has declared a state of emergency due to the critical fire weather conditions that exist throughout Connecticut, as well as the continued response to the brush fire at Lamentation Mountain…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is calling for an independent audit of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system in an effort to increase public transparency and accountability of the higher education…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of Robert Sharkevich Sr., a member of the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department and former member of the…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, who serves as chairman of the State Bond Commission, today announced that the commission voted at its meeting this morning to approve an allocation of $40 million in state funding that will be used to reopen…

Funding Continues Lamont Administration’s Historic Investments for Restore CT State Parks Initiative HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, chairman of the State Bond Commission, today announced that the commission voted at its meeting this…

SEYMOUR, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez today joined CEOs and executives of major banks and credit unions from across Connecticut at a news conference in Seymour to announce partnerships between state…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, Congressman John B. Larson, and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas today are reminding voters in Connecticut that a 14-day period of early voting for the 2024 general election is set to begin on Monday, October 21, 2024. Early voting…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making a schedule change to Connecticut’s two recently opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) that have been providing in-person support…

Historic Program Aimed at Making Fast, Affordable, Reliable Connectivity Widely Available; Applications for the Second Round of Grants Now Open HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection…

Win a Chance To Attend Launch Event, Meet Several Holiday Film Actors, and Become an Extra in a Holiday Film HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut residents who love holiday movies now have an opportunity to enter…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont October 3, 2024 announced that the Connecticut National Guard is preparing to send additional resources to North Carolina in response to a request from that state for further assistance with Hurricane Helene…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont October 2, 2024 announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened two Disaster Recovery Centers in Southbury and Wilton that are providing in-person assistance to homeowners, renters,…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont October 1, 2024 announced that he has signed a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Connecticut in recognition of all Connecticut residents with disabilities in the…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved a request for the Connecticut National Guard to respond to North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Helene disaster response and relief efforts. Major General Francis Evon, the…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that beginning on January 1, 2025, Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $15.69 per hour to $16.35 per hour. The change is required under a state law Governor…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, along with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Housatonic Valley Association, today announced the successful protection of 1,364 acres of watershed lands in the Town of…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved a request for Connecticut to deploy an urban search and rescue team to assist the State of North Carolina in its response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Helene. Coordinated…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is making several changes to Connecticut’s early child care and education programs that will result in more children being able to receive access to these programs,…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Center for Digital Government has given Connecticut national recognition for its ongoing digital government efforts, awarding the state with its second-consecutive grade of “A-”…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened two Business Recovery Centers in Monroe and Oxford that are now providing in-person assistance to businesses seeking to apply for federal…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez today are welcoming Numisma Bank, a fintech global currency distributor, to Connecticut as the company is celebrating the grand opening of its world headquarters in…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker are congratulating three Connecticut public schools for being named today by the U.S. Department of Education as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. This award is…

Declaration Makes Federal Funding Available For Affected Individuals HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont September 20, 2024 announced that President Joe Biden has approved his request for a major disaster declaration due to the historic rainfall…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating Kathleen Unger Holt of Mansfield to serve as Connecticut’s healthcare advocate. Holt was most recently the associate director for the Center for Medicare Advocacy, a…

For the Full Schedule and To Enroll, Visit portal.ct.gov/sustainability HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont September 16, 2024 announced that the State of Connecticut, through a collaboration between several state agencies, UConn, and other…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Philip Zecher of Stamford to serve as a member of the Connecticut Investment Advisory Council (IAC). Additionally, he is selecting Zecher to serve as the group’s…

Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Will Be Illuminated Red, White, and Blue on Tuesday and Wednesday Nights 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…

If Granted, Declaration Could Provide Federal Assistance for Homeowners, Businesses, and State and Local Governments for Repairing Infrastructure HARTFORD, CT - After a period of initial data collection and review as required by the Federal…

Federal ‘Quick Release’ Funds Are an Initial Installment To Support Road Repairs HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that they have received notification…

Each Sign Highlights a Unique Reason for Travelers and Residents To Live, Work, and Play in the Nutmeg State HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today unveiled new interstate highway “Welcome to Connecticut” signs that have been…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today provided the following updates as of 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, regarding Connecticut’s recovery from the August 18 historic rainfall and flooding. “These historic floods devastated…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont August 29, 2024 announced that he is nominating the Honorable Raheem L. Mullins to serve as chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. In addition to serving as a justice on the state’s highest court,…

Ceremony Scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on September 5, 2024, at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are inviting members of the public to attend the State of Connecticut’s…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo today held a news conference at the YWCA Hartford Region to highlight the growth of the Connecticut Youth Employment Program, an initiative designed to help young…

International Overdose Awareness Day Is an Annual Event Commemorated on August 31 HARTFORD, CT - In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is commemorated annually on August 31, Governor Ned Lamont, members of…

Application Period for State Micro-Grant Program Begins September 3, 2024 SEYMOUR, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, joined by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Daniel O’Keefe, today announced that he…

Guidance Includes Recommendations on the Use of Smartphones by Students in K-12 Public Schools HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker are urging local school districts in Connecticut to…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from the White House indicating that his request for President Joe Biden to authorize a federal emergency declaration for Fairfield County, New Haven County, and…

Request Is an Initial Step To Seek Federal Assistance in Response To Extreme Rainfall HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has submitted a request to President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has declared a state of emergency in response to the significant flooding that is impacting portions of Connecticut due to the historically severe rainfall that began yesterday afternoon and…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the severe flooding that is impacting portions of Connecticut: “Throughout this afternoon and evening, I have been working with our state’s emergency…

Governor Says the National Recognition Reinforces Connecticut’s Status as the Foodie Capital of New England HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today is congratulating several Connecticut dairy farms and cheesemakers for emerging as top…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing DeVaughn L. Ward of New London to serve as Connecticut’s interim correction ombudsman. In this newly established position, which was created by legislation approved by…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut will hold its annual Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 18, to Saturday, August 24, 2024. During this weeklong sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen today announced that, beginning in the 2025 filing season, Connecticut will join IRS Direct File - a newly launched option to file federal tax returns online that…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of Lead Free CT, a new campaign overseen by the Connecticut Department of Public Health with the goal of protecting children from the harmful health impacts of lead and creating a…

NEW BRITAIN, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today joined state agency leaders and law enforcement officials at a news conference to highlight steps Connecticut is taking to combat a rise in credit, debit, and EBT card skimmers targeting consumers. This…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the announcement made today by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that it has selected the Power Up New England proposal submitted by Connecticut and its neighboring New England states to receive an…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont August 5, 2024 announced the impending launch of the In-Home Safety Grant Program, a new state grant program administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services aimed at enhancing the safety and security…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey recently sat down with reporter David Ushery of NBC 4 New York for a conversation regarding the impact that smartphone use…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ron Welch today are mourning the passing of retired United States Army Captain Paul W. Bucha, a longtime resident of Ridgefield, Connecticut, who…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is awarding $14.5 million in state grants to aid in the purchase and protection of more than 2,626 acres of open space through 17 projects in 18 municipalities across…

TORRINGTON, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today hosted a ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the new Northwestern Connecticut Transit District (NWCTD) facility. The newly…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are congratulating the athletes from Connecticut who have qualified to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Paris, France, and are wishing them the best…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating David A. Arconti, Jr. of Danbury to serve as a commissioner of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), the state agency responsible for overseeing the…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut has joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Climate Challenge, becoming one of more than 50 organizations across the United States that are stepping…

Nominations Must Be Submitted by September 15, 2024 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is encouraging residents to pay homage to distinguished veterans from Connecticut who have continued making positive impacts after…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a coalition of states known as the New England Heat Pump Accelerator…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order directing the establishment of the Connecticut Office of Equity and Opportunity - a new state office that will be responsible for leading Connecticut’s…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is awarding more than $12 million in grants to 17 towns and cities throughout Connecticut…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement: “Political violence and gun violence of any kind have absolutely no place in our society and are never acceptable. We must all as Americans be able to express our…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that from July 15 through July 19, 2024, he will be leading a delegation of officials from Connecticut on an economic development mission in Germany, where they will meet with the leadership of…

Cooling Centers Are Open and Can be Located by Calling 2-1-1 or Visiting 211ct.org HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as another heat wave is expected to approach Connecticut in the coming days, he is directing…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made today that Connecticut Child Advocate Sarah Eagan is planning to step down from her position in September after eleven years of service in the role:…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the board of directors of the Connecticut Municipal Redevelopment Authority (MRDA) will hold its inaugural meeting on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Appropriations Room of…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is receiving a $38.9 million competitive grant from the Federal Transit…

Cooling Centers Are Available and Can be Located by Calling 2-1-1 or Visiting 211ct.org HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience very hot and humid…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff effective at sunrise on Friday, July 5, 2024, and remaining lowered until sunset on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in honor of…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Matthew Brokman to serve as chief of staff in the Office of the Governor. Brokman will succeed Jonathan Dach in the position. Dach, who worked on Governor Lamont’s…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the death of Connecticut Department of Transportation employee Andrew DiDomenico, 26, who was killed today while working on the Wharton…

Two Half-Day Virtual Training Programs Will Be Held on Monday, July 22, and Wednesday, July 24 From 1PM to 5PM HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, also known as Serve Connecticut, are…

Two-Year Grants Cover Costs Incurred Through Summer 2025 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced the release of more than $2 million in grants for 36 school districts and summer camp…

Winners of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge Recognized HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker, and Connecticut State Librarian Deborah Schander today announced the launch of the 2024…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney, and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter today announced that they have reached an agreement for the Connecticut General Assembly to meet in special session next week to…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved a series of state grants totaling $26.3 million that will be used to support the remediation and redevelopment of 130 acres of contaminated land throughout Connecticut,…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court 6-3 ruling in Garland v. Cargill, striking down a federal rule issued by the Trump administration…

Applications for This First Round Must Be Submitted to the State by July 19, 2024 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), in consultation with the…

Cooling Centers Are Opening and Can be Located by Calling 2-1-1 or Visiting 211ct.org HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut is about to experience very hot and humid…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are applauding today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, in which the justices unanimously reversed a lower court ruling and thus…

Funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has selected nine…

Guay Succeeds Current Chair JoAnn Ryan, Whose Term Expires on June 30 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Martin Guay to serve as chair of the Connecticut Board of Regents, the governing body for the…

Project Becomes One of the Largest Underway in Connecticut Supported by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law MERIDEN, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today hosted a ceremony to break…

State Bond Commission Approves Fourth 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 (D-Hartford)…

Launch Coincides With Phase Two of State Marketing Campaign, Including Business-Focused Advertisements HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of the new website, CTMakeItHere.com, which will serve as the hub for the next…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is establishing a working group consisting of members representing various political affiliations and tasking them with exploring options and developing a comprehensive legislative proposal…

State Funds Expected To Unlock a Federal Matching Grant That Will Be Used To Install Pumps and Divert Groundwater to the Connecticut River HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, who serves as chairman of the State Bond Commission, today announced that…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the executive actions President Joe Biden announced today on border security: “The executive actions President Biden announced today underscores his commitment to…

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 Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Flags have been lowered to half-staff statewide since last…

Atlantic Hurricane Season is June 1 to November 30 With Peak Period Between Mid-August and Mid-October HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut emergency management officials are reminding Connecticut residents that with the height of…

Forty-Five Projects Selected to Receive Grants to Plan, Build, Expand, and Improve Multi-Use Trails HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes today…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and University of Connecticut President Radenka Maric today announced that they have received the final report from an independent, healthcare investment consulting firm that was engaged by the state to assist in…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from two credit rating agencies – Fitch and Moody’s – that they are each raising Connecticut’s general obligation bond outlook from…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff effective immediately in honor of Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier, who was killed this…

New State Program Will Make up to $100 Million in Strategic Investments HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced the creation of the Connecticut Innovation Clusters Program, a $100 million initiative to support the continued growth of…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation approved by the Connecticut General Assembly this session strengthening the state’s laws regarding paid sick days protections by expanding them to ensure that…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Thea Montañez of Hartford to serve as senior advisor in the Office of the Governor. In this role, Montañez will lead interagency initiatives to connect more…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation creating a state law that exempts from property taxes the primary residence or motor vehicle of former members of the United States Armed Forces who have a permanent…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Ryan Drajewicz, current head of external communications and affairs for the financial services company Bridgewater Associates and the governor’s former chief of staff, to…

Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge and Stamford Transportation Center Will Be Illuminated Red, White, and Blue This Holiday Weekend HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at…

Visitors and Residents Can Explore Opportunities for Summer Plans Throughout Connecticut by Visiting CTparks.com and CTvisit.com MILFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today visited Silver Sands State Park in Milford – one of…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made today by Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson that he will retire from the Connecticut Supreme Court effective September 6, 2024: “Justice…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is launching a new state program to address the healthcare workforce shortage in Connecticut’s health professional shortage areas. Known as the Connecticut Student…

Legislation Also Creates a Law Allowing Surviving Family to Retain Health Insurance Coverage of Fallen Police Officers HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation codifying in state law the establishment of…

Connecticut Oyster Trail Charts a Course Through More Than a Dozen Farms and Over 20 Restaurants and Stores HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of Connecticut’s first-ever oyster trail, accompanied by 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 Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a national observance…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont announced today that Fuss & O’Neill, Inc., a renowned civil and environmental engineering firm founded in Connecticut 100 years ago, is expanding its operations in the state. The firm is establishing a…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering special elections to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - the same date as the next general election - to complete the terms of six probate judges who will each be retiring…

Students from Darien, Trumbull, and Westport Receive One of the Nation’s Highest Honors for High School Seniors HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker are congratulating three…

WETHERSFIELD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today hosted a ceremony in Wethersfield to commemorate the grand opening of the Putnam Bridge Trail Connection. Created by the Connecticut Department of…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation that enacts a law prohibiting health care providers and hospitals in Connecticut from reporting a person’s medical debt to credit rating agencies for use in…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation that modifies existing state laws concerning Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program (CT Paid Leave) to allow survivors of sexual assault to utilize…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation that repeals state laws and regulations that made it legal for dog racetracks to operate in Connecticut and enacts a new law prohibiting this cruel sport in the state.…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation are applauding the announcement made today by the U.S. Department of…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that Interstate 95 in Norwalk will be fully reopen to traffic in both directions by 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Following…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has installed a webcam providing the public with a real-time, live video feed of the ongoing demolition of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge on I-95 in…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today provided the following updates regarding efforts to repair and reopen Interstate 95 in Norwalk as of 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024: - …

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 5, 2024, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today provided an update regarding the ongoing demolition of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over Interstate 95 in Norwalk, which is necessary due to the…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has declared a state of emergency in response to the motor vehicle collision that occurred early this morning and caused significant structural damage to I-95 near Exit 15 in Norwalk,…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is awarding state grants of $100,000 each to six Connecticut manufacturers that will be used to support the companies in the adoption of additive technologies that improve…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements in response to the April 2024 consensus revenue forecast, which was jointly issued today by the Office of Policy and…

Pilot Program Began at Bridgeport Hospital, Will Expand to St. Vincent’s Medical Center on May 31, 2024 BRIDGEPORT, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that a state pilot program led by several of Connecticut’s health and human…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker are applauding the Connecticut General Assembly for voting to confirm all seven of the governor’s nominees to the Connecticut State Board of Education. The…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the vote today in the Connecticut House of Representatives approving legislation that modifies the state’s paid sick days statutes by expanding these protections to…

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly for voting today in favor of approving an agreement reached between his administration and the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition…

HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection…

Hartford, CT - Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the passing of the Honorable Ellen Ash Peters. In 1978, Chief Justice Peters became the first woman appointed to the Connecticut Supreme…

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, 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 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 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…