Press Releases

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is reappointing Major General Francis J. Evon, Jr. to serve another four-year term as adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed a proclamation designating June as LGBTQ Pride Month in recognition of the contributions of Connecticut's LGBTQ community and to emphasize that the state supports the rights of every person to live their lives free of discrimination, fear, and prejudice, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as a result of the fiscal year 2027 state budget bill that he signed into law last week, his administration is making an additional investment of approximately $320 million into Connecticut’s recently established Early Childhood Education Endowment.

Governor Ned Lamont today chaired a meeting of the State Bond Commission, which approved a series of strategic investments to strengthen Connecticut communities, modernize government services, expand housing opportunities, support affordability for working families, and improve public safety statewide.

Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the appointment today by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education selecting Natalie Braswell to serve as interim chancellor for Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU).

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Commissioner Jordan Scheff will be leaving his position with the state effective June 11, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity in Virginia. Upon Commissioner Scheff's departure, Governor Lamont will name DDS Deputy Commissioner Elisa Velardo to serve as interim commissioner.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment bill (Public Act 26-68), which his administration developed in collaboration with legislative leaders and was overwhelmingly approved on a bipartisan basis by the members of the Connecticut General Assembly.

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.