Governor Ned Lamont today unveiled new interstate highway "Welcome to Connecticut" signs that have been erected at seven key entry points near the state's border.

Governor Ned Lamont today provided the following updates as of 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, regarding Connecticut's recovery from the August 18 historic rainfall and flooding.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating the Honorable Raheem L. Mullins to serve as chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court.

Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are inviting members of the public to attend the State of Connecticut's annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, honoring and celebrating the lives of those killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Governor Ned Lamont and Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo today held a news conference at the YWCA Hartford Region to highlight the growth of the Connecticut Youth Employment Program, an initiative designed to help young people explore careers and bring them into the job market.

Governor Ned Lamont, joined by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Daniel O'Keefe, today announced that he is allocating $5 million in state funding to launch a micro-grant program that will help small businesses in the western portion of Connecticut rebuild and recover from the record rainfall and flooding the state received last week.

In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is commemorated annually on August 31, Governor Ned Lamont, members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation, the state's constitutional officers, and state agency commissioners are reaffirming their commitment to combat the overdose crisis that has devastated communities across the state and nation and are bringing attention to addiction and recovery resources that are available in Connecticut.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from the White House indicating that his request for President Joe Biden to authorize a federal emergency declaration for Fairfield County, New Haven County, and Litchfield County in response to the extreme flooding from the historic rainfall that portions of the state received earlier this week has been approved.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker are urging local school districts in Connecticut to consider implementing recommendations contained in a position statement and policy guidance document regarding the use of personal technology, such as smartphones and similar devices, in K-12 public schools that was adopted today by the Connecticut State Board of Education.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has submitted a request to President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeking a federal emergency declaration for Fairfield County, New Haven County, and Litchfield County in response to the extreme flooding from the historic rainfall that portions of Connecticut received earlier this week.