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New program provides college graduates the opportunity to start their careers with job placement at a growing, Connecticut-based company.
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Recent News
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2/28/2020
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut’s Public Health Lab Approved to Run Diagnostic Testing for Coronavirus
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s laboratory in Rocky Hill is now fully capable of conducting diagnostic testing for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after receiving approval from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration.
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2/27/2020
Governor Lamont Says Connecticut’s Rising Stars Program Is Helping Youths in Foster Care Reach Higher Education Aspirations
Governor Ned Lamont today visited the campus of UConn Hartford, where he highlighted the recent success of a program the state operates that prepares youth in foster care to attend college, ensuring that they have access to the skills needed to prepare them for success throughout their careers.
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2/27/2020
Governor Lamont Appoints Paul Mounds as Chief of Staff, Names Josh Geballe Chief Operating Officer
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Paul Mounds to serve as his chief of staff. In addition, he has selected Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Commissioner Josh Geballe to fill the position of chief operating officer, the role that is currently held by Mounds.
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2/27/2020
Governor Lamont Asks ‘What Is the Senate Waiting For?’ on One-Year Anniversary of House Passing Background Check Bill
One year after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to adopt legislation that will expand federal background checks to all gun sales and close loopholes in the existing system, Governor Ned Lamont is urging the Senate Republicans to finally take action and stop dragging their feet on an issue that the overwhelming majority of Americans support.
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2/26/2020
Governor Lamont Provides Update on Coronavirus Prevention Efforts
Governor Ned Lamont today said that the State of Connecticut is continuing to coordinate its prevention efforts and organize necessary resources to respond to the potential novel coronavirus pandemic. While there are not any confirmed cases in Connecticut, the governor is urging residents to take all necessary precautions and follow guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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.
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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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