Connecticut's Official 
Budget
Governor Lamont’s pro-growth budget proposes the structural changes necessary to address the state’s crushing fixed costs, while also investing in transportation, education and workforce/economic development.
The Office of Governor Ned Lamont
Recent News
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5/20/2019
Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz to Businesses in States Restricting the Rights of Women: Come to Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz today issued the following open letter to business owners in Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri.
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5/18/2019
Statement from Governor Lamont's Office on Infrastructure Investments
Governor Ned Lamont’s Senior Advisor Colleen Flanagan Johnson today released the following statement regarding the importance of investing in Connecticut’s infrastructure.
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5/17/2019
Governor Lamont Says He Looks Forward to Signing Minimum Wage Increase in the Coming Days
Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are cheering the Connecticut State Senate for giving final approval to legislation that will raise the minimum wage in the state to $15.00 through a series of gradual increases over the next several years.
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5/17/2019
Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Congratulate Winners of the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart Competition
Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are congratulating the top scoring teams and young women from across the state who participated in the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart competition.
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5/17/2019
Governor Lamont Launches 2019 Summer Reading Challenge
Governor Ned Lamont, State Department of Education Commissioner Dianna R. Wentzell, and State Librarian Kendall F. Wiggin today announced the launch of the 2019 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge – an annual, statewide program encouraging students to read books during the summer months.
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.
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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