As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing 25 people to serve as members of the newly formed Connecticut Hate Crimes Advisory Council.

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of ParkConneCT, a pilot program offering new fare-free shuttles and enhanced existing transit service to various state parks and beaches this summer from Memorial Day weekend beginning Saturday, May 29, 2021, through Labor Day weekend.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 31, 2021, from sunrise until noon in observance of Memorial Day to honor and mourn the members of the military who have died while serving the United States Armed Forces.

As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation that will legalize online gaming and sports wagering in Connecticut.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the mass shooting this morning in San Jose, California – he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation enacting the Connecticut Parentage Act, which ensures that all children have equal access to the security of a legal parent-child relationship, regardless of their parents’ sexual orientation or gender.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation that prohibits deceptive advertising by so-called limited pregnancy services centers that is intended to mislead the public on reproductive healthcare services.