Press Releases
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3/28/2024
Governor Lamont Announces Federal Acceptance of Connecticut's Digital Equity Plan
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) informing him that the federal agency has accepted the State of Connecticut’s digital equity plan, “Connecticut: Everyone Connected.”
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3/28/2024
Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Former U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as a mark of solemn respect for the memory and longstanding service of former U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of the former senator’s funeral, which has been scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2024.
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3/27/2024
Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman
Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman.
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3/27/2024
Governor Lamont Statement on Office of Health Strategy Approval of Yale New Haven Health's Acquisition of Prospect CT Hospitals
Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the announcement made today by the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy that it has reached an agreed settlement with Yale New Haven Health Services (YNHHS) and Prospect CT, Inc. approving the certificate of need application for YNHHS’s acquisition of Prospect CT’s three Connecticut hospitals, including Waterbury Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, and Manchester Memorial Hospital.
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3/27/2024
Governor Lamont Announces New Tourism Campaign Aligning With Connecticut's Brand Theme, 'Make It Here'
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of Connecticut’s latest tourism campaign for the spring and summer 2024 travel season.
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3/25/2024
Governor Lamont Applauds Legislative Approval of New Personal Care Assistant Labor Agreement
Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the members of the Connecticut General Assembly for voting today in favor of approving a new three-year labor agreement reached between the Connecticut Personal Care Assistant Workforce Council and SEIU District 1199 New England regarding personal care assistants (PCAs).
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3/25/2024
Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Microtransit Services in Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that new microtransit services will begin in various communities throughout Connecticut between March 26, 2024, and July 30, 2024.
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3/22/2024
Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes on Biden Administration’s Announcement Regarding Expanded Offshore Wind Tax Credits
Governor Ned Lamont and Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements regarding today’s announcement from the Biden administration on the expansion of tax incentives to support and stimulate more offshore wind projects.
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3/19/2024
Governor Lamont Urges Approval of Legislation Strengthening Connecticut's Paid Sick Days Statutes
Governor Ned Lamont is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he proposed for consideration this session that will expand and strengthen the state’s paid sick days statutes to ensure that more workers have the ability to take time off from work when they are sick or need to care for a sick family member without sacrificing a day’s wage or risk losing their employment.
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3/18/2024
Governor Lamont Announces Availability of $41 Million To Expand Broadband in Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is making nearly $41 million available to fund projects that expand broadband infrastructure and improve internet connectivity in the state.
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3/18/2024
Governor Lamont Announces $400,000 in State Grants To Support Financial Wellness and Empowerment Programs
Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez today announced the release of three state grants totaling more than $400,000 that will be used to support programs focused on improving the financial wellness of Connecticut residents with a priority focus on women and girls.
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3/14/2024
Governor Lamont Urges Legislature To Pass Law Prohibiting Hidden Fees on Event Tickets, Lodging, and Food and Beverage Services
Governor Ned Lamont is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he proposed for consideration this session that will enact a new consumer rights law requiring upfront pricing on all event tickets, hotel and short-term rental accommodations, and food and beverage sale and delivery services, and accordingly prohibit the increasingly common practice of adding unexpected, mandatory hidden fees that are tacked on at the end of a consumer’s transaction.
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3/12/2024
Governor Lamont Welcomes Banking Circle US to Connecticut as the Fintech Company Opens Headquarters in Stamford
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez today participated in a ceremony to announce that Banking Circle US, a fintech payments bank for the new economy, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
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3/8/2024
Governor Lamont Statement on Year-End Jobs Report for 2023
Governor Ned Lamont issued the following statement in response to today’s release of a report containing finalized year-end data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on jobs and employment levels in Connecticut for 2023.
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3/7/2024
Governor Lamont Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the State of the Union address delivered tonight by President Joe Biden.