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• 7/20/2021 Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Banning Use Of PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam in October, Phases Out PFAS-Containing Food Packaging In 2023

  Governor Ned Lamont today held a bill signing ceremony at the edge of the Farmington River in Windsor to commemorate the adoption of a new state law banning the use of firefighting foam and food packaging that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

• 7/20/2021 Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Congratulate Connecticut Athletes Heading to Tokyo for the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games

  Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are congratulating the Connecticut athletes who have qualified to compete in the upcoming Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, and are wishing them the best in their competitions.

• 7/19/2021 Governor Lamont Signs Bill Modernizing State Government Operations

  Governor Ned Lamont today held a bill signing ceremony at Grace Farms in New Canaan to commemorate the adoption of a new law modernizing and updating a variety of state government operations affecting procurement, digital government initiatives, and the Small and Minority Business (or set-aside) Program.

• 7/19/2021 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 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021.

• 7/16/2021 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 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021

• 7/16/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Online Hub Highlighting the Benefits for Young Professionals To Live and Work in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut has launched CTForMe, a new online hub focused on attracting and retaining young talent to the state.

• 7/15/2021 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 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

• 7/15/2021 Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Private Sector, Announces Historic Investment for the Public Sector

  Governor Ned Lamont today held a bill signing ceremony at the UConn Tech Park in Storrs to commemorate the adoption of legislation that incentivizes businesses to adopt and adhere to cybersecurity standards.

• 7/14/2021 Governor Lamont Applauds Unified Northeast Corridor’s Rail Plan: Connect NEC 2035

  Governor Ned Lamont today is praising the multi-state, multi-agency rail infrastructure plan CONNECT NEC 2035 (C35) that was released by the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Commission.

• 7/14/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Tax Reduction on Beer

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the newly enacted state budget he signed into law last month reduces taxes on beer by 16.7%.

• 7/14/2021 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 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

• 7/13/2021 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 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

• 7/12/2021 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 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021.

• 7/9/2021 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 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021.

• 7/9/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Tropical Storm Elsa Response Efforts

  Governor Ned Lamont today said that the State of Connecticut Emergency Operations Center remains partially activated in response to Tropical Storm Elsa, which began impacting the state this morning.