Press Releases

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• 5/26/2021 Governor Lamont Signs Bill Prohibiting Deceptive Advertising Intended to Mislead the Public on Reproductive Healthcare Services

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation that prohibits deceptive advertising by so-called limited pregnancy services centers that is intended to mislead the public on reproductive healthcare services.

• 5/26/2021 Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Abolishing Prison Gerrymandering

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation that abolishes a state law requiring inmates to be counted as residents of the municipalities in which they are incarcerated when government officials are determining the size and boundaries of state legislative districts and municipal voting districts, a practice often referred to as prison gerrymandering.

• 5/26/2021 Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statement on Latest Hateful Symbol Found at Windsor Construction Site

  Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following joint statement in response to reports of another hateful symbol found today at an Amazon construction site in Windsor.

• 5/26/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

• 5/26/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Weekend Wheels Fare-Free Summer Bus Service Will Also Include All Local Public Bus Routes in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Weekend Wheels – the fare-free CTtransit bus service his administration is launching that will be available to everyone in Connecticut each weekend this summer – is extending to include all local transit district bus routes statewide.

• 5/26/2021 Governor Lamont Launches 2021 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge

  Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Acting Commissioner of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker, and Connecticut State Librarian Deborah Schander today announced the launch of the 2021 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge – an annual, statewide program encouraging students to read books during the summer months.

• 5/26/2021 Governor Lamont Commends Final Legislative Approval of Bill Legalizing Online Gaming and Sports Wagering in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont is applauding a bipartisan vote in the Connecticut State Senate last night giving final legislative approval to a bill that will legalize online gaming and sports wagering in Connecticut.

• 5/25/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

• 5/24/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021.

• 5/24/2021 Governor Lamont Commends Final Approval of Goodwin University’s Acquisition of the University of Bridgeport

  Governor Ned Lamont today is applauding the completion of Goodwin University’s acquisition of the University of Bridgeport, saying that the change of ownership will ensure that this longstanding and respected private institution of higher education in Connecticut can continue far into the future.

• 5/21/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021.

• 5/20/2021 Governor Lamont Applauds House Approval of Legislation Permitting Sports Wagering in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for their bipartisan vote tonight approving legislation that will update the state’s gaming compact with the Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe to permit sports wagering in Connecticut under an agreement that was reached by the Lamont administration.

• 5/20/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

• 5/20/2021 Governor Lamont Directs Flags to Return to Full-Staff Thursday Evening

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Thursday, May 20, 2021.

• 5/19/2021 Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts

  As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.