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• Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz to Netflix, Disney, and AMC: Come to Connecticut

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz today told top executives of Netflix, Disney, and AMC that Connecticut is a perfect location for them to conduct business, following recent announcements from all three companies that they are considering pulling the production of their respective movies and television shows out of Georgia after that state passed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation.

• Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz Launches Connecticut Complete Count Committee to Help Prepare for 2020 Census

  Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz today announced the launch of the Connecticut Complete Count Committee (CCCC) to inform and help direct the State's efforts in the upcoming 2020 Census. The Connecticut Complete Count Committee is an advisory panel of community leaders who represent diverse populations from across the state including elected officials, faith leaders, community health centers, chambers of commerce, community activists and heads of housing authorities. The members will work to analyze previous census undercounts and recommend strategies to ensure a full count in Connecticut.

• LT. GOVERNOR BYSIEWICZ LAUNCHES COVID-19 CODING COMPUTING CHALLENGE FOR 3-12 GRADERS

  (HARTFORD, CT) - Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, joined by OPM Secretary Melissa McCaw, Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona, Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Sibongile Magubane, and Department of Higher Ed Executive Director Tim Larson, today announced the launch of the “Lt. Governor’s COVID-19 Computing Challenge: A statewide challenge to address a global concern.” Connecticut students in grades 3 through 12 are challenged to work individually or as a team to propose an idea for a computing technology application (functioning apps are not required). The idea for the coding challenge was inspired by the work of the Council on Women and Girls Education and STEAM Subcommittee in partnership with its Steering Committee community partners.

• LT. GOVERNOR BYSIEWICZ & STATE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS HIGHLIGHT 24/7 HOTLINE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection officials are shining a spotlight on a recently upgraded confidential statewide hotline that provides domestic violence victims with extensive information, safety planning, counseling, and case management, as well as referrals to local organizations and community resources.

• Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, State Officials Mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

  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.​

• LT. GOVERNOR BYSIEWICZ STATEMENT ON MASS SHOOTING IN LEWISTON, MAINE

  Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statement after mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals.

• LT. GOV. BYSIEWICZ, CONGRESSWOMAN HAYES & WATERBURY OFFICIALS LAUNCH CITY’S 2020 CENSUS EFFORTS

  Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, Waterbury Mayor Neil M. O’Leary, and other members of the Greater Waterbury community to highlight the importance of a complete count for the 2020 Census.

• LT. GOV. BYSIEWICZ & MAYOR STEWART LAUNCH NEW BRITAIN’S 2020 CENSUS COMMITTEE

  Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, local and state officials, and community members launched New Britain’s Complete Count Committee to develop the city’s outreach plan for the 2020 Census.

• Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz, DeLauro, Larson, & Middletown Officials Launch City's 2020 Census Efforts

  HARTFORD— Today, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Congressman John Larson, Middletown Deputy Mayor Bob Santangelo, Councilwoman Mary Bartolotta, and other members of the Middletown community to highlight the importance of a complete count for the 2020 Census.

• LT. GOV. BYSIEWICZ, CONGRESSMAN LARSON, SECRETARY OF THE STATE MERRILL, AND MAYOR BRONIN KICK OFF 2020 CENSUS EFFORTS IN THE CITY OF HARTFORD

  HARTFORD— Today, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Congressman John B. Larson, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, and representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau joined Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin at the Hartford Public Library to announce the start of the city’s 2020 Census efforts and to highlight the critical role libraries across Connecticut will play in the first-ever online census.

• Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz and Mayor Martin Kick Off Census Efforts in Stamford

  STAMFORD, CT—Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz today joined Stamford Mayor David Martin, state and local elected officials, and other members of the community at UCONN Stamford to kick off the city’s 2020 Census effort.

• LT. GOV. BYSIEWICZ AND COMPTROLLER LEMBO RELEASE STATE WORKFORCE ANALYSIS ON REPRESENTATION AND COMPENSATION EQUITY ACROSS GENDER AND RACE/ETHNICITY

  Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and State Comptroller Kevin Lembo issued a report today, conducted on behalf of the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls, which provides an analysis on representation and compensation equity across gender and race/ethnicity for the state’s executive branch.

• Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Senator Moore Commemorate Black Women's Equal Pay Day

  Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Senator Marilyn Moore, and women’s equality advocates today commemorated Black Women’s Equal Pay Day at MClevy Green in Bridgeport with advocates from the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF), Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, and the Connecticut chapter of the National Organization for Women.

• LT. GOVERNOR BYSIEWICZ & CONGRESSMAN HIMES ANNOUNCE CONNECTICUT’S FIRST REGIONAL 2020 CENSUS MEETING IN NORWALK

  Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Congressman Jim Himes today announced that Connecticut’s first regional 2020 Census meeting will take place in the Fourth Congressional District tomorrow, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Norwalk Library, 1 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT. Government leaders, local businesses, non-profit organizations, faith groups, and members of the public are invited to attend the meeting to learn more about some of the challenges Connecticut communities face in achieving a complete count for the 2020 Census and how to address them.

• Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Named Statewide Chair of Connecticut State Employees Campaign for Charitable Giving

  Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz has been named the Statewide Chair of the Connecticut State Employees Campaign for Charitable Giving (CSEC). Today, she joined the Statewide Campaign Committee to kick off the 2019 campaign at the State Capitol. During the event, state employees and retirees had the opportunity to meet with representatives from participating charities and learn more about the great programs and services that they provide.