News

Page 170 of 182

• 7/16/2019 Statement From Governor Ned Lamont, Governor Charlie Baker, and Governor Gina Raimondo

  Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, and Governor Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island today released the following joint statement regarding their regional policy meeting that was held today on the campus of Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic.

• 7/15/2019 Governor Lamont: Centralized Agreement With Microsoft Leverages Discounts, Updates Tech Tools and Improves IT Security for State of Connecticut

  Following up on his commitment to modernize state government and increase efficiencies across all agencies, Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has reached a new, multi-year statewide contractual agreement with Microsoft, that upgrades internal technology, improves IT security, and leverages significant discounts, avoiding millions in future costs.

• 7/15/2019 Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Accelerating the Deployment of High-Speed 5G Technology in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont today joined lawmakers and industry leaders from the state’s telecommunications companies for a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the adoption of legislation the governor introduced that will accelerate the deployment of high-speed, wireless 5G technology in Connecticut.

• 7/13/2019 Governor Lamont: Vetoes Represent a Voice for Workers and Consumers

  Following his veto messages issued on Friday evening, Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the vetoes he penned on three bills.

• 7/12/2019 Governor Lamont Encourages Families Concerned About Separation Through ICE Raids to Utilize State Toolkit

  Governor Ned Lamont is encouraging families in Connecticut who are concerned about separation due to raids by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) to utilize a toolkit offered by the state that provides a user-friendly, step-by-step guide for parents who seek to have a plan in place for the safe care of their children in the event that they are detained or deported.

• 7/10/2019 Governor Lamont & Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Announce Governor’s Council on Women and Girls Steering Committee Members

  Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz today announced the members of the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls Steering Committee.

• 7/10/2019 Governor Lamont Makes Several Key Personnel Adjustments

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced several key personnel adjustments within the Office of the Governor and the Department of Economic and Community Development.

• 7/10/2019 Governor Lamont Signs Law Proving PTSD Coverage for Police and Firefighters

  Governor Ned Lamont, joined by first responders and state lawmakers, today held a bill signing ceremony at Engine 10 of the Waterbury Fire Department to commemorate the adoption of a state law that will provide workers’ compensation benefits to police officers, parole officers, and firefighters who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing an unnerving event in the line of duty.

• 7/9/2019 Governor Lamont and Treasurer Wooden: Ratings Agencies Continue to Affirm That Connecticut's Finances Are Stabilizing Under New Administration

  Governor Ned Lamont and State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden are applauding the news today that the Wall Street credit rating agencies are continuing to affirm that Connecticut’s finances are stabilizing.

• 7/9/2019 Governor Lamont Letter to the Editor: Connecticut Is Meeting Its Fiscal Challenges

  The following letter to the editor from Governor Ned Lamont appeared in the June 24, 2019 edition of The Wall Street Journal.

• 7/8/2019 Governor Lamont Announces the Renaming of the Department of Rehabilitation Services

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation renaming the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) to the Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS).

• 7/8/2019 Governor Lamont Signs Law Ensuring Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation that will ensure insurance coverage for people in the state suffering from mental health and substance use disorder conditions as they would for other illnesses.

• 7/8/2019 Governor Lamont Orders Formation of Working Group to Examine Issues Concerning PFAS

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing several state agencies, led by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health, to immediately convene a working group to examine issues related to the chemical PFAS.

• 7/3/2019 Governor Lamont Announces ‘Q Bridge’ to Be Lit Red, White, and Blue for Independence Day

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will illuminate the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven – informally known by residents as the Q Bridge – in red, white, and blue lights on the evenings of Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4, in observation of Independence Day.

• 7/2/2019 Governor Lamont Reminds Residents During the July 4 Holiday: If You See Something, Say Something

  As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Governor Ned Lamont is reminding people in Connecticut to be aware of their surroundings and if they see something suspicious, say something by contacting authorities.