Press Releases

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• 3/1/2021 Governor Lamont Congratulates Dr. Miguel Cardona on His Confirmation as U.S. Education Secretary

  Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement congratulating Connecticut Education Commissioner Dr. Miguel Cardona on the vote in the U.S. Senate today confirming him to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

• 3/1/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  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 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021.

• 3/1/2021 Governor Lamont Names Nora Dannehy as His Office’s General Counsel

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Nora R. Dannehy to serve as General Counsel in the Office of the Governor.

• 3/1/2021 Governor Lamont Activates Severe Cold Weather Protocol as Frigid Temperatures Expected To Impact Connecticut Overnight

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol to be activated beginning at noon on Monday, March 1, and remaining in effect through noon on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, as brutally frigid temperatures are expected to impact the state overnight and into the morning.

• 2/26/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Host Community Agreement Signed by New London and Ørsted/Eversource Joint Venture

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the City of New London and the Ørsted/Eversource Joint Venture have signed a Host Community Agreement (HCA) to facilitate the redevelopment of State Pier into a modern, heavy-lift facility capable of supporting offshore wind turbine staging and assembly and a broader range of cargo businesses.

• 2/26/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  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 Friday, February 26, 2021.

• 2/26/2021 Governor Lamont Sets April 13 Special Election for State Representative Seat in Monroe and Newtown

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, April 13, 2021 as the date to hold a special election to fill a vacancy for state representative in the 112th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

• 2/25/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  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 Thursday, February 25, 2021.

• 2/24/2021 Governor Lamont Applauds House Approval of the CROWN Act To Stop Workplace Discrimination Based on Ethnic Hairstyles

  Governor Ned Lamont today is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for approving legislation that will prohibit workplace discrimination based on hairstyles that are commonly associated with people of color, such as afros, Bantu knots, braids, cornrows, dreadlocks, and twists.

• 2/24/2021 Governor Lamont Applauds House Approval of Legislation on Tax Fairness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for approving legislation today regarding issues of tax fairness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• 2/24/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  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 Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

• 2/24/2021 Governor Lamont: Connecticut High School Students Lead the Nation on Advanced Placement Exam Performance

  Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the announcement made by the College Board showing that Connecticut – for the first time ever – ranks best in the nation on student performance of advanced placement (AP) exams.

• 2/24/2021 Governor Lamont Applauds House Approval of Legislation Promoting Development of Data Centers in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont today is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for approving legislation that will encourage the development of data centers in the state.

• 2/24/2021 Governor Lamont Urges Regulators To Reject Plan for Resumption of Service Disconnections During COVID-19 Pandemic

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has filed an objection to motions under consideration at the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to approve plans submitted by Eversource Energy and the United Illuminating Company to begin allowing for the disconnection of customers for non-payment for the time since PURA first implemented a shut-off moratorium in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• 2/23/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  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 Tuesday, February 23, 2021.