Press Releases

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as a long-duration heat wave is expected to impact Connecticut, he is ordering the state's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and remaining in effect through at least 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut is one of several states partnering with RAISE US, a newly launched nonprofit organization that is bringing together states, employers, workers, and educators to build a workforce infrastructure that supports and trains workers to thrive in the modern, AI economy.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut will have a package of public transportation service enhancements in recognition of the upcoming Independence Day holiday and America's 250th birthday celebrations, including free and reduced-price transit fares and expanded service.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Sarah Karwan to serve as general counsel in the Office of the Governor.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the families of more than 350,000 children in Connecticut are receiving a special summertime food assistance benefit in the amount of $120 per child through the Summer EBT program (S-EBT).

Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of nine other governors from across the country are urging Congress to reject federal legislation that will grant sweeping legal protections to fossil fuel companies and limit the authority of states and local governments to enforce their own laws.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is awarding $9.4 million in state grants to support the purchase and protection of more than 1,243 acres of open space through 14 properties in 15 communities. Additionally, $2.4 million is being awarded to support the improvement of 15 urban green and community garden spaces.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno today announced that the Connecticut Department of Housing is awarding $10.7 million in grants to five municipalities for infrastructure upgrades that will modernize and rehabilitate housing for low and moderate-income residents.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is inviting municipal leaders and employees from towns and cities throughout Connecticut to participate in a webinar his office is co-sponsoring to announce the launch of the Connecticut Service-to-Career Pathways Toolkit, a resource developed for municipalities that provides tools regarding the best practices for training, recruiting, and retaining opportunity youth and encouraging them to seek careers in public service.

Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the passing of Rabbi Philip Lazowski.