Press Releases

Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, and Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Elena Trueworthy are urging the Trump administration to withdraw its proposed rule to strip the federal Head Start program of the majority of its performance standards, saying that the overhaul will negatively impact children and families who rely on the early childhood education program.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has secured a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Fairfield County and the contiguous counties of New Haven County and Litchfield County in response to the flash flooding event that impacted the region on September 13, 2026.

Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and Tourism today announced the launch of the Connecticut TV-to-Table Trail, a new statewide culinary tourism experience featuring Connecticut chefs and restaurants that have appeared on national food television programs.

Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz today announced that they are inviting members of the public to attend a ceremony honoring the life, legacy, and public service of former Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman.

Governor Ned Lamont and members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the State of Connecticut is being awarded a $584,250 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support its planned expansion of the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, which will complement $294,250 in state funding that has already been allocated for the project.

Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the award of approximately $10.5 million in grants supporting 50 projects that will plan, build, expand, restore, and improve multi-use trails across Connecticut.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags on all Connecticut state government buildings and properties lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 2, 2026, in honor of Connecticut Department of Transportation Employee Elvin Hernandez, who was struck and killed by a motor vehicle last week while on the job doing road maintenance work on Interstate 95 in Fairfield.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is awarding approximately $6.2 million in state grants to 29 school districts through the Learner Engagement and Attendance Program (LEAP), continuing Connecticut's investment in a research-based approach to improving student attendance and engagement.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino released the following statements in response to the Trump administration's final rule that was released today rolling back federal fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles (passenger vehicles and pick-up trucks).

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering an activation of the Connecticut Emergency Operations Center (EOC) ahead of the forecasted nor'easter that is anticipated to deliver heavy rain and strong winds across Connecticut and the northeast region throughout the weekend.