2026

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is selecting Ari Santiago of West Hartford to serve as interim chair of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, the governing body for Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU).

Governor Ned Lamont today joined with a bipartisan group of New England governors to urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject a proposal by New England transmission owners to significantly increase their allowed profits at the expense of ratepayers.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day to honor and mourn all military personnel who have died while serving the U.S. Armed Forces.

As Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and the United States prepares to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) are inviting residents and visitors to explore Connecticut’s state parks, beaches, forests, trails, waterways, and historic sites that connect outdoor recreation with the state’s role in the American story.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that six schools in the state have been selected by the Connecticut State Department of Education as 2026 Connecticut Blue Ribbon Schools in recognition of demonstrating high levels of academic excellence, creating inclusive and supportive learning environments, and advance strong outcomes for all students.

A message from Governor Ned Lamont to Connecticut families.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation into law establishing policies and procedures in state statutes regarding how legislatively directed funds - commonly known as "earmarks" - are proposed, reviewed, and distributed in order to provide the public with greater transparency and accountability.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation providing all eligible voters in Connecticut with the option of casting their ballots in elections and primaries using absentee ballots.

Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced the members of the Governor's Blue-Ribbon Commission on K-12 Education Funding and Accountability, the group charged with delivering a top-to-bottom overhaul of how the state funds its public schools.