Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the governors of all six New England states have issued a joint statement outlining their regional commitment to exploring advanced nuclear energy technologies while continuing to support the safe, affordable, and reliable operation of the region's existing nuclear facilities.

Governor Ned Lamont today joined state officials, scientists, and labor partners at a ceremony breaking ground on a project that will see the renovation, expansion, and modernization of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station's Anderson-Magnarelli Valley Laboratory in Windsor.

Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of 18 other states and territories today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging the immediate renewal of Title X family planning grants, warning that a lapse in funding will cut off access to critical reproductive health care for millions of Americans.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) will spearhead the state's implementation of the new federal Workforce Pell Grants. This initiative marks a significant expansion of financial aid, allowing low-income students to access grants for short-term, career-focused training programs.

Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut General Assembly's Government Oversight Committee for voting today in favor of legislation he introduced that will establish policies and procedures regarding how legislatively directed funds - commonly known as "earmarks" - are proposed, reviewed, and distributed in order to provide the public with greater transparency and accountability.

Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut General Assembly's Public Safety and Security Committee for voting today in favor of legislation he introduced that establishes new incentives benefitting police officers and firefighters with the goal of encouraging more individuals to seek careers in these important public safety fields and helping retain those who are already serving.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements regarding the announcement that the Revolution Wind offshore wind project has begun delivering its first power to the New England grid.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he will name Deputy Commissioner Sharonda Carlos to serve as interim commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Correction effective May 1, 2026, following the impending retirement of Commissioner Angel Quiros from the state agency.

In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision establishing that presidents do not have the authority to use emergency powers to impose tariffs, Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of 18 other states today sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging Congress to enact meaningful statutory constraints on presidential tariff power that allow for appropriate Congressional review.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating 14 individuals to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court.