Press Releases

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• 12/10/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, State Department of Education Celebrate Andover Elementary School Ornaments at National Christmas Tree Display

  Andover Elementary students created ornaments for the National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C.

• 12/6/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, State Department of Education Celebrate Computer Science Education Week

  CSEdWeek emphasizes the impact of computer science studies and the relationship that computer science has to different subjects, industries, and career paths.

• 12/5/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statement on Passing of U.S. Senator Bob Dole

  “Bob Dole exemplified what it meant to be an American patriot,” said Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz.

• 12/3/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statement on Resignation of State Comptroller Kevin Lembo

  “Kevin Lembo was one of our state’s fiercest and most tireless advocates, and I am incredibly saddened to hear of his resignation,” said Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz. “There was no challenge Kevin wasn’t willing to take on.

• 10/26/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt Announce New CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program

  A statewide grants program for Connecticut schools to increase availability of local foods and create connection with farmers

• 10/7/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, CRT President Lena Rodriguez Honor Legacy of the Late Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  A mural commissioned by the Connecticut Renewal Team pays homage to Justice Ginsberg and other remarkable women leaders

• 10/5/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statement on Passing of Bernie Sullivan

  I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bernard “Bernie” Sullivan, former commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Safety and police chief of the Hartford Police Department

• 8/12/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statement in Response to the Release of 2020 Census Data

  In response to the release today of detailed 2020 Census data from the Census Bureau, Lt. Governor and Chair of Connecticut's 2020 Complete Count Committee Susan Bysiewicz issued the following statement.

• 6/25/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statement Congratulating Commissioner Miriam Delphin-Rittmon on Her Confirmation as an Advisor in the Biden Administration

  Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz has issued the following statement in response to State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Commissioner Miriam Delphin-Rittmon's Senate confirmation to the role of assistant secretary for mental health and substance use at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a position in which she will lead the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

• 6/23/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Commends Recognized Submissions to the Second Annual Lt. Governor Computing Challenge

  Lt. Governor Bysiewicz applauds the 13 recognized submissions to the Lt. Governor's second annual computing challenge.

• 6/23/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statement on Secretary of State Denise Merrill Not Seeking Re-Election

  "From our time serving together in the General Assembly and as statewide constitutional officers, I have seen Denise Merrill serve the state of Connecticut with distinction and dedication.

• 6/18/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statement on Juneteenth Day in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has issued a proclamation declaring June 19, 2021 to be Juneteenth Day in Connecticut. Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz also issued the following statement:

• 6/15/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, State Officials Mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Highlight Programs That Help Support Older Adults Living in Connecticut

  Today, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined state agency and community leaders to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and highlight the programs and systems in place to support older adults living in Connecticut.

• 4/29/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and DVA Commissioner Saadi: 2021 Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations

  Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and state Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas J. Saadi today encouraged all citizens to consider nominating distinguished veterans who have made significant contributions to their communities after leaving military service to the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.

• 4/29/2021 Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and WBDC CEO Pastore Announce the Distribution of $400,000 in Grants to Local Women-owned Businesses Through the Equity Match Grant Program

  Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Women’s Business Development Council Founder and CEO Fran Pastore announced that nearly $400,000 in grants is set to be awarded to 44 women-owned businesses in Connecticut through WBDC’s Equity Match Grant Program.