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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9/18/2019
Governor Lamont Applauds Announcement That Alexion Pharmaceuticals Plans to Expand in New Haven
Governor Ned Lamont is applauding an announcement made today by Alexion Pharmaceuticals that it plans to invest $10 million to expand its Global Product Development lab in New Haven, saying that the expansion represents an opportunity for Connecticut’s highly trained workers in a fast-growing sector.
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9/18/2019
Governor Lamont Applauds PURA Approval of Millstone Contract Between Dominion, Eversource, and United Illuminating
Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the approval of a contract today by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) between Dominion Energy, owner of the Millstone Nuclear Facility, and Eversource and United Illuminating, the state’s two electric distribution utilities, regarding the future of Millstone.
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9/16/2019
Governor Lamont Announces Support for Eliminating Vaccination Exemptions for Children Who Attend Public Schools
Governor Ned Lamont today said that Connecticut should join the growing number of states that due to overwhelming public safety risks are requiring children who attend public schools – and are medically capable – to receive vaccinations for preventable diseases, citing recently-released statistics from the Department of Public Health (DPH) showing that over the last year the state has had the largest single year increase in claimed exemptions for vaccinations since the state began tracking the data a decade ago.
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9/14/2019
Governor Lamont on the Retirement of Jeffrey Geiger from Electric Boat and Appointment of Kevin Graney as President
Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the announcement that Jeffrey S. Geiger, who has served as president of Electric Boat since 2013, will retire effective September 30, and General Dynamics NASSCO president Kevin Graney will be appointed as his successor.
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9/13/2019
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives $4.7M Grant to Enhance Employment Services for Those Impacted by the Opioid Epidemic
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) is receiving a $4.7 million federal grant that will be used by the state to fund initiatives that provide employment and workforce-investment services to people who have been impacted by the nationwide opioid epidemic.
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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