Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut residents who love holiday movies now have an opportunity to enter an exciting new contest offering them a chance to attend the exclusive unveiling of the Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail, where they will meet several actors from popular holiday films and also have an opportunity to become an extra in an upcoming holiday movie being shot in Connecticut.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut National Guard is preparing to send additional resources to North Carolina in response to a request from that state for further assistance with Hurricane Helene disaster response.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened two Disaster Recovery Centers in Southbury and Wilton that are providing in-person assistance to homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofits seeking to apply for federal disaster aid for damages incurred due to the severe flooding the western portion of Connecticut experienced on August 18, 2024.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Connecticut in recognition of all Connecticut residents with disabilities in the workplace and in honor of their many accomplishments.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved a request for Connecticut to deploy an urban search and rescue team to assist the State of North Carolina in its response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Helene.

Governor Ned Lamont, along with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Housatonic Valley Association, today announced the successful protection of 1,364 acres of watershed lands in the Town of Winchester.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that beginning on January 1, 2025, Connecticut's minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $15.69 per hour to $16.35 per hour.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved a request for the Connecticut National Guard to respond to North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Helene disaster response and relief efforts.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Center for Digital Government has given Connecticut national recognition for its ongoing digital government efforts, awarding the state with its second-consecutive grade of "A-" and ranking it first in the nation in digital services related to transportation and motor vehicles.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is making several changes to Connecticut's early child care and education programs that will result in more children being able to receive access to these programs, while also lowering the associated costs to their parents.