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Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the announcement made today by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that it has selected the Power Up New England proposal submitted by Connecticut and its neighboring New England states to receive an award of up to $389 million through the second round of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's competitive Grid Innovation Program (GIP).

Governor Ned Lamont today announced the impending launch of the In-Home Safety Grant Program, a new state grant program administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services aimed at enhancing the safety and security of home health care workers in Connecticut.

Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey recently sat down with reporter David Ushery of NBC 4 New York for a conversation regarding the impact that smartphone use in schools is having on students' education and mental health, and steps that each of their administrations are taking to develop effective solutions that deliver the best results for the wellbeing of children.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is awarding $14.5 million in state grants to aid in the purchase and protection of more than 2,626 acres of open space through 17 projects in 18 municipalities across Connecticut.

Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ron Welch today are mourning the passing of retired United States Army Captain Paul W. Bucha, a longtime resident of Ridgefield, Connecticut, who received the Medal of Honor in 1970 for his heroic service while on active duty during the Vietnam War.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today hosted a ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the new Northwestern Connecticut Transit District facility.

Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are congratulating the athletes from Connecticut who have qualified to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Paris, France, and are wishing them the best in their competitions.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating David A. Arconti, Jr. of Danbury to serve as a commissioner of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. Additionally, Governor Lamont announced that he has received notification from PURA Vice Chairman John W. "Jack" Betkoski III informing him of his intention to retire at the end of 2024.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut has joined the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Better Climate Challenge, becoming one of more than 50 organizations across the United States that are stepping up to the challenge and driving real-world action toward a low-carbon future.

Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a coalition of states known as the New England Heat Pump Accelerator Coalition - which includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island - with a $450 million grant through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program to accelerate adoption of affordable electric heat pumps throughout the region.