Press Releases

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.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2026, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a national observance paying tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officials who have died in the line of duty.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an annual ceremony that serves as the official national tribute honoring all firefighters in the U.S. who have died in the line of duty.

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 directing U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in remembrance of the twenty children and six adults who were killed thirteen years ago in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Friday, December 5, 2025.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the flag of the State of Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of State Representative Kevin Ryan (D-Ledyard, Montville, Norwich), who passed away yesterday.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that - in accordance with a proclamation from President Donald Trump ordering flags throughout the United States to be lowered as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk - he is ordering U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff effective immediately and remain lowered through sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.