Press Releases

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• 3/22/2021 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 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021.

• 3/20/2021 Governor Lamont Statements on the Passing of Billy Ciotto and David Pudlin

  Governor Ned Lamont released the following statements regarding the passing of Biagio “Billy” Ciotto, who served as deputy commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles prior to being elected to the Connecticut State Senate, and David Pudlin, who served as house majority leader in the Connecticut House of Representatives.

• 3/19/2021 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, March 19, 2021.

• 3/19/2021 Governor Lamont Urges General Assembly To Adopt Legislation Modernizing State Services

  Governor Ned Lamont is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he introduced that takes a number of important steps to improve and modernize state government for residents and provide more support to Connecticut’s businesses.

• 3/18/2021 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 Thursday, March 18, 2021.

• 3/18/2021 Governor Lamont: Flags Lowered To Half-Staff in Remembrance of the Victims of the Tragedy in Atlanta

  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 senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 16 in the Atlanta metropolitan area – he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Monday, March 22, 2021.

• 3/18/2021 Governor Lamont, Mohegan Tribe, and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Reach Agreement on the Modernization of Gaming in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont, Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Chairman Rodney Butler, and Mohegan Tribe Chairman James Gessner Jr. today announced that an agreement has been reached between the Lamont administration and both tribes that will allow the State of Connecticut to modernize gaming options available to state residents, including allowing for sports wagering and online gaming.

• 3/17/2021 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, March 17, 2021.

• 3/17/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Information Technology Optimization Process Within State Government

  Governor Ned Lamont and Josh Geballe, commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services and the state’s chief operating officer, today announced that the Lamont administration has launched a year-long process of building a new information technology organization within state government.

• 3/17/2021 Governor Lamont and Commissioner Rovella Condemn Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans

  Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner James Rovella today released the following statements condemning hate crimes against Asian Americans.

• 3/16/2021 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, March 16, 2021.

• 3/16/2021 Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong Warn Connecticut Residents About COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

  Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong are warning Connecticut residents to be on alert for potential scams related to COVID-19 vaccines.

• 3/15/2021 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 15, 2021.

• 3/15/2021 Governor Lamont and Congressional Delegation Announce Launch of State Program To Provide Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  Governor Ned Lamont, members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation, and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno today announced the launch of UniteCT, a new state program to provide rental and utility assistance to qualified Connecticut households financially impacted by COVID-19.

• 3/15/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Accelerated Schedule To Provide COVID-19 Vaccines To Connecticut Residents as Quickly and Equitably as Possible

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is accelerating Connecticut’s age-based rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to proceed on a quicker schedule than was originally anticipated when it was announced last month.