Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation that abolishes a state law requiring inmates to be counted as residents of the municipalities in which they are incarcerated when government officials are determining the size and boundaries of state legislative districts and municipal voting districts, a practice often referred to as prison gerrymandering.

Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following joint statement in response to reports of another hateful symbol found today at an Amazon construction site in Windsor.

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 Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Weekend Wheels – the fare-free CTtransit bus service his administration is launching that will be available to everyone in Connecticut each weekend this summer – is extending to include all local transit district bus routes statewide.

Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Acting Commissioner of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker, and Connecticut State Librarian Deborah Schander today announced the launch of the 2021 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge – an annual, statewide program encouraging students to read books during the summer months.

Governor Ned Lamont is applauding a bipartisan vote in the Connecticut State Senate last night giving final legislative approval to a bill that will legalize online gaming and sports wagering in Connecticut.

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, May 25, 2021.

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 Monday, May 24, 2021.

Governor Ned Lamont today is applauding the completion of Goodwin University’s acquisition of the University of Bridgeport, saying that the change of ownership will ensure that this longstanding and respected private institution of higher education in Connecticut can continue far into the future.

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 Friday, May 21, 2021.