Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has declared a state of emergency ahead of the major winter storm that is anticipated to impact Connecticut this weekend. Additionally, he has signed an order prohibiting commercial vehicles - such as permitted vehicles, trucks, RVs, tractor trailers, tankers, and vehicles with trailers - from traveling on all limited access highways in Connecticut beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and remaining in effect until further notice.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering a virtual, partial activation of the Connecticut Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, to monitor conditions from the major winter storm that is anticipated to impact entire the state throughout the day and leading into Monday.

Governor Ned Lamont is strongly encouraging motorists to avoid travel on Connecticut roads on Sunday, January 25, 2026, due to a major winter storm that is anticipated to impact the state throughout the day and leading into the following morning.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is activating Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at noon on Friday, January 23, 2026, and remaining in effect until noon on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to a blast of extremely cold air that will impact the state during this period.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is taking immediate action to prevent dramatic increases in property tax assessments on Connecticut farmland, forestland, open space, and maritime heritage land that could force the conversion of these lands to more intensive uses.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is activating Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, and remaining in effect until noon on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, due to a blast of arctic air that will impact the state during this period.

Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the January 2026 consensus revenue forecast that was jointly issued today by the Office of Policy and Management and the Office of Fiscal Analysis.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that 14 veterans have been selected as part of the 21st class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state's official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are from Connecticut and have continued making significant impacts in their communities after leaving military service.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order (Executive Order No. 26-1) to improve the processes and response times Connecticut residents and businesses face when applying for and renewing state licenses, certifications, and permits, with the goal of making it easier and faster to interact and complete such transactions with state government.

Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the announcement from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. that the Trump administration is cancelling billions of dollars in nationwide Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants, which provide resources for overdose prevention, addition recovery, and mental health services.