(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is encouraging businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities in Connecticut that have been impacted by recent actions from the federal government to report that information to the state so that it can be compiled into a central database and provide state policymakers with a better understanding of how these directives are affecting various groups, geographical regions, and sectors of the economy.
To facilitate this reporting, the governor has launched an online reporting tool that can be accessed by visiting ct.gov/fedimpact.
Users will need to create a login and then will be prompted with a series of questions to report any impacts they may be experiencing. Examples of items that are encouraged to be reported include pauses, cancelations, and reductions in federal funding, reductions in employment, and impacts from tariffs. The information collected will be shared with the relevant state agencies, which will utilize this data to help inform the state’s response as these directives from the federal government continue to be made.
“State government has an important responsibility in responding to any crisis that is happening within our borders, and this reporting tool is intended to shed a light on how these changes from the federal government are affecting people who live, work, and learn in Connecticut,” Governor Lamont said. “Submitting this data is purely voluntary, but I think everyone understands the importance of sharing this information so that we can better understand what exactly is happening and formulate a response on the state and local levels.”
“Federal policies are shifting every day, and we are constantly assessing what this means for our state,” Comptroller Sean Scanlon said. “We’re asking the public to use this new reporting tool to ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information on the impact funding cuts and freezes are having on Connecticut.”
“The consequences and impact of slashed federal funding are being felt by our citizens every day,” Treasurer Erick Russell said. “The reporting system unveiled today not only shines a light on the true scope of the damage being done to our economy and our people, but it provides real-time information that allows us to push back, to demand accountability, and to fight for the resources we all deserve.”
Any information submitted through this reporting tool should be considered public information and may be released by the state to interested parties. This reporting tool serves only to ensure situational awareness to state officials, and no commitments of state action in response to these issues is expressed or implied.