Governor Ned Lamont today is marking International Open Data Day - which is celebrated this year on Thursday, March 5, 2026 - by highlighting how Connecticut is supporting transparency and providing public access to state data through the Connecticut Open Data Portal at data.ct.gov and the Geodata Portal at geodata.ct.gov.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut is receiving a $154 million federal grant through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a sweeping initiative designed to improve health outcomes, expand access to care, and strengthen the social and economic foundations of the state’s rural communities.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is activating Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and remaining in effect until noon on Friday, March 6, 2026, due to a mixture of precipitation during this period that is expected to include sleet and freezing rain, particularly in the state's four northern counties.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Angel Quiros informing of him of his intention to retire from state service, effective May 1, 2026.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved a mutual aid request to deploy snow removal personnel and equipment from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to assist Rhode Island and Massachusetts with their states' ongoing response to the major winter storm that impacted the region over the last several days.

Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to tonight's State of the Union address.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 7, 2026, to honor the life and public service legacy of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away earlier this month.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is extending the duration of Connecticut's currently activated Severe Cold Weather Protocol to remain in effect until at least noon Thursday, February 26, 2026, as frigid temperatures are expected to remain in the state over the next couple of nights.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the previously enacted emergency order prohibiting commercial vehicle travel in Connecticut due to the major winter storm impacting the state has been terminated effective at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering all State of Connecticut executive branch office buildings closed to the public on Monday, February 23, 2026, due to the major winter storm that is impacting the state.