Press Releases

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements regarding the announcement that the Revolution Wind offshore wind project has begun delivering its first power to the New England grid.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he will name Deputy Commissioner Sharonda Carlos to serve as interim commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Correction effective May 1, 2026, following the impending retirement of Commissioner Angel Quiros from the state agency.

In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision establishing that presidents do not have the authority to use emergency powers to impose tariffs, Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of 18 other states today sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging Congress to enact meaningful statutory constraints on presidential tariff power that allow for appropriate Congressional review.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating 14 individuals to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court.

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.