Press Releases

Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are inviting members of the public to attend the State of Connecticut's annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, honoring and celebrating the lives of those killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Governor Ned Lamont, elected state leaders, and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) -- the largest statewide organization representing businesses in Connecticut -- are warning consumers and small businesses in the state that President Donald Trump's newly implemented tariffs on Canadian goods and the retaliatory tariffs being imposed on U.S. products by Canada will likely lead to price increases on a wide variety of products.

Governor Ned Lamont, chairman of the State Bond Commission, today announced that he is scheduling the commission to vote at its next meeting on the release of $650,000 in state bond funding for the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut to construct an inclusive playground at Flanders Elementary School in East Lyme.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to recent rainfall that has brought relief to Connecticut, all previously declared drought advisories in the state are being removed, leaving all eight of the state's counties with no formal drought declarations.

In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is commemorated annually on August 31, Governor Ned Lamont, members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation, the state's constitutional officers, and state agency commissioners are reaffirming their commitment to combating the overdose crisis and bringing attention to addiction, recovery, and overdose prevention resources available to people across Connecticut.

Governor Ned Lamont today said that his administration is coordinating with community organizations and advocates regarding increased ICE activity this week in Connecticut and responding on the ground to ensure detainees and their loved ones have access to legal and other resources they may need.

Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that was announced today and will enforce sweeping new safety reforms to protect American children on Instagram and Facebook.

Governor Ned Lamont announced today that his administration has submitted a filing in opposition to a Trump administration proposed rule that seeks to roll back federal energy efficiency standards for appliances and consumer products.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is being awarded $6.4 million in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to replace the vessel serving the historic Chester-Hadlyme Ferry crossing, which will be complemented by an additional $1.6 million in state funding the Lamont administration is releasing for the project.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has been awarded a five-year, $10 million competitive grant to expand targeted reading intervention, with integrated positive behavioral supports, for kindergarten through grade 3 students experiencing significant reading difficulties.