State Partners With Local Communities to Protect 2,470 Acres as Open Space
More than $9.1 million in state grants will aid in the purchase of 24 parcels of land that will be forever protected for public use.
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1/17/2020
State Budget Analysis: For Nearly Two Decades, Funding Has Been Diverted From Municipalities, Education, and Social Services to Bail out the Special Transportation Fund
The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management today released an analysis showing that nearly every state budget since 2003 has diverted money away from the General Fund that should have been used to fund various items such as municipal aid, education, and nonprofits, and was redirected to balance the state’s Special Transportation Fund (STF), which finances the state’s entire transportation system and is projected to become insolvent in the coming years.
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1/16/2020
Governor Lamont Announces Hartford Line Surpasses One Million Riders, Exceeding Forecasts
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that newly released data from the Hartford Line shows that more than one million riders have utilized the commuter rail service since its launch on June 18, 2018.
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1/16/2020
Governor Lamont Supports Puerto Rico’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration Following Devastating Earthquakes
Governor Ned Lamont today delivered the following letter to President Donald Trump expressing strong support for Puerto Rico’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred on January 7 and hundreds of related aftershocks that have caused devastation on the island.
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1/14/2020
Governor Lamont Announces $1.1 Million State Grant to Supplement Ongoing Homelessness Prevention Efforts
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is releasing an additional $1.1 million in state funding to support the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) in the state’s ongoing efforts to prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless, particularly those who are on the verge of homelessness.
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1/10/2020
Governor Lamont and Commissioner Lehman on Connecticut’s Economic Growth in the Third Quarter of 2019
Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman released the following statements regarding the announcement made today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis that real gross domestic product (GDP) in Connecticut increased by 2.1 percent during the third quarter of 2019.
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.
2020 Legislative Proposals
Governor Lamont is scheduled to deliver his 2020 State of the State Address on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Apply to Serve on a State Board, Council, or Commission
Submit an application to Governor Lamont expressing interest in serving as a member on one of Connecticut’s nearly 300 boards, councils, and commissions.
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.
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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