Press Releases
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3/30/2021
Governor Lamont Statement on Final Passage of Legislation Concerning the COVID-19 Public Health and Civil Preparedness Emergencies
Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the vote in the Connecticut State Senate this afternoon giving final approval to legislation concerning the public health and civil preparedness emergencies he declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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3/30/2021
Governor Lamont Announces $33 Million for Local Partnerships To Increase Vaccine Equity
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Public Health Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford today announced plans to provide local health departments in Connecticut and their community partners with $33.3 million in federal funding to establish outreach, education, and services for minority and traditionally underserved communities, as part of the state’s the ongoing efforts to increase access to COVID-19 vaccinations.
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3/29/2021
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, March 29, 2021.
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3/26/2021
Governor Lamont Announces Historic Investments in Child Care Programs Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration plans to make a historic investment in early childhood programs across Connecticut to assist in their ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic impact, including through the release of $210 million from the federal funding the state has received to date to support pandemic recovery efforts.
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3/26/2021
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 Friday, March 26, 2021.
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3/25/2021
Governor Lamont Applauds House Passage of Legislation Relaxing State Laws on Outdoor Dining at Connecticut Restaurants
Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for unanimously voting today to approve legislation that codifies into state statutes the executive orders he issued during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that relax restrictions on outdoor dining at restaurants and enabling these businesses to provide expanded service to their customers outside.
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3/25/2021
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 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
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3/24/2021
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 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
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3/23/2021
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, March 23, 2021.
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3/23/2021
Governor Lamont: Flags Lowered To Half-Staff in Remembrance of the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Colorado
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the mass shooting yesterday in Boulder, Colorado – he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Saturday, March 27, 2021.
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3/22/2021
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 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021.
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3/20/2021
Governor Lamont Statements on the Passing of Billy Ciotto and David Pudlin
Governor Ned Lamont released the following statements regarding the passing of Biagio “Billy” Ciotto, who served as deputy commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles prior to being elected to the Connecticut State Senate, and David Pudlin, who served as house majority leader in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
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3/19/2021
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 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021.
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3/19/2021
Governor Lamont Urges General Assembly To Adopt Legislation Modernizing State Services
Governor Ned Lamont is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he introduced that takes a number of important steps to improve and modernize state government for residents and provide more support to Connecticut’s businesses.
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3/18/2021
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, March 18, 2021.