Governor’s Council on Women and Girls
Group tasked with providing a coordinated response to issues that impact the lives of women, girls, their families, and the State of Connecticut.
The Office of Governor Ned Lamont
Recent News
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8/16/2019
Governor Lamont Requests Participation of Legislative Leadership in Discussions on Future of State’s Quasi-Public Agencies
Consistent with actions he has recently taken in regards to the Connecticut Port Authority and the Connecticut Lottery, Governor Ned Lamont has written to the leaders of the Connecticut General Assembly requesting their participation in discussions over future governance, structure, and oversight of the state’s quasi-public agencies.
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8/14/2019
Governor Lamont Reminds Connecticut Residents That Sales Tax Free Week Runs August 18 to 24
Governor Ned Lamont is reminding consumers in Connecticut that the state’s sales tax-free week begins Sunday, August 18 and runs through Saturday, August 24, 2019.
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8/13/2019
Governor Lamont and DSS Commissioner Blast Trump Administration on Proposed Regulations Penalizing Immigrants
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Social Services Commissioner Deidre S. Gifford today released the following statements criticizing the Trump administration for proposed regulations that would dramatically cut the number of legal immigrants allowed to enter and stay in the United States and favor those who are wealthy.
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8/9/2019
Governor Lamont Takes Additional Action to Move Connecticut Port Authority Forward
Furthering his commitment to exercise intrusive leadership and assess the operations and management of the Connecticut Port Authority (CPA), Governor Ned Lamont today announced the implementation of several measures by his administration to ensure continued success of the quasi-public state agency under the highest standards of transparency and fiscal best practices; consummate a historic partnership with the offshore wind industry to make Connecticut the hub of renewable energy development in the Northeast; and provide continued access for traditional maritime commerce in New London and throughout Connecticut’s other ports.
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8/8/2019
Governor Lamont Announces Finalists for 2019 Battle of the Bands at the Woodstock Fair, Commemorating 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival
Governor Ned Lamont and the organizers of the Woodstock Fair today announced the five bands that will participate in the 2019 Battle of the Bands competition that will be held at the Woodstock Fair on Friday, August 30 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
A Path Forward
Governor Lamont’s primary objective is to get Connecticut’s economy growing again – focusing on extending opportunity for those left behind, providing long-term solutions to fix the budget, and attracting the next generation of talent to Connecticut.
Immigration Resources: Family Preparedness Plan
To assist families concerned about immigration enforcement, this toolkit provides resources to plan for the safe care of children in the event of family separation.
Transportation
To get Connecticut growing again, we have to get Connecticut moving again. In order to encourage economic growth that works for everyone, we need a modernized and efficient transportation system.
2019 Legislative Proposals
These initiatives focus on structural reforms, creating an efficient government, ensuring every child has a great education, partnering with the business community to promote growth, and supporting working families.
About Ned Lamont
Ned Lamont is the first Connecticut Governor in 80 years to get his start as a businessman and job creator. When he and wife Annie moved to Connecticut in their twenties, they felt like they'd hit the jackpot. With both practical business experience and first-hand knowledge of what it takes to raise a family here, Lamont is committed to giving all Connecticut residents—both current and prospective—the same feeling.
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