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• 6/7/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021.

• 6/4/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021.

• 6/4/2021 Governor Lamont Confirms Agreement To Avoid Strike at Group Homes for Those With Disabilities

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has received copies of strike withdrawal notices from SEIU District 1199 New England to group homes that provide services for those with developmental disabilities.

• 6/3/2021 Governor Lamont Launches Independent Review of Disparities in State Contracting

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has directed the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services – in consultation with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities – to seek an independent study that will thoroughly review state contracting practices to determine whether women and minority-owned businesses are underutilized in state contracting, and whether there are any unintentional institutional, procedural, or financial barriers that prevent small contractors, including those owned by women, minorities, or people with disabilities, from fully participating in the process.

• 6/3/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

• 6/3/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Expansion of Connecticut’s Youth Employment Program

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that additional youths this year will be able to benefit from the expansion of the Connecticut Youth Employment Program, which provides year-round employment opportunities for youths across Connecticut with community-based agencies.

• 6/2/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

• 6/2/2021 Governor Lamont Announces More Than 1,000 Tenants and Landlords Have Utilized Connecticut’s COVID-19 Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that more than 1,000 tenants and landlords in Connecticut have benefitted from UniteCT – the state’s emergency rental and utility assistance program for households that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – since its launch in March.

• 6/1/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

• 6/1/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Formation of the Connecticut Hate Crimes Advisory Council

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing 25 people to serve as members of the newly formed Connecticut Hate Crimes Advisory Council.

• 5/28/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021.

• 5/28/2021 Governor Lamont Launches Program Offering Fare-Free Weekend/Holiday Bus Service To State Parks and Beaches This Summer

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of ParkConneCT, a pilot program offering new fare-free shuttles and enhanced existing transit service to various state parks and beaches this summer from Memorial Day weekend beginning Saturday, May 29, 2021, through Labor Day weekend.

• 5/28/2021 Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Monday in Observance of Memorial Day

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 31, 2021, from sunrise until noon in observance of Memorial Day to honor and mourn the members of the military who have died while serving the United States Armed Forces.

• 5/27/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

• 5/27/2021 Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Legalizing Online Gaming and Sports Wagering in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation that will legalize online gaming and sports wagering in Connecticut.