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Gov. Lamont Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Gov. Lamont Orders Partial Activation of the State Emergency Operations Center at 6pm Saturday
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he will partially activate the state’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019 to monitor storm conditions across the state. Forecasts are showing a range of accumulating snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
Gov. Lamont and Legislative Leaders Reach Agreement to Adopt Legislation Assisting Federal Workers During Shutdown
Governor Ned Lamont and the Democratic and Republican leaders in each of the General Assembly’s four caucuses today announced that they have reached an agreement to adopt emergency certified legislation that will enable non-essential and essential federal workers who are working without pay to receive unemployment assistance under a public-private partnership reached between the state and private banks and credit unions that the governor announced earlier this week. The legislation is currently being drafted and will be released as soon as it is finalized. The four legislative leaders said that they anticipate to schedule a session of the Senate and the House to vote on the bill on Tuesday.
Gov. Lamont Launches the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls to provide a coordinated state response to issues that impact the lives of women and girls, their families, and the State of Connecticut.
Gov. Lamont Urges Residents to Take Caution as Winter Storm Expected to Impact Connecticut Saturday Night Through Sunday
Governor Ned Lamont is urging Connecticut residents to be prepared as the first significant winter storm of the season is forecast to impact the state Saturday night through Sunday. In addition, he announced that he plans to activate the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at noon on Sunday, January 20, and lasting through noon on Wednesday, January 23, as bitter cold temperatures are anticipated to spread throughout the state just as the storm begins to move out.
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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