Press Releases

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker are congratulating two Connecticut students who have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars in recognition of their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that construction has started on a project led by the Connecticut Department of Transportation that will build a new train station in Enfield and restore passenger rail service to the town for the first time since 1986.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is making available $19.5 million in state funding to support a ninth round of grants under Connecticut’s Nonprofit Grant Program.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Connecticut Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, held a news conference today to encourage women across Connecticut to obtain regular breast cancer screenings, noting that early detection of breast cancer is when it is most treatable.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that Christopher Wisniewski, a biology teacher at Berlin High School, has been named Connecticut's 2027 Teacher of the Year, the state’s highest honor recognizing exceptional educators.

Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved another $15 million in emergency relief funding to reimburse the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for the costs of road and bridge repairs following the historic August 2024 rain and flooding event that impacted western Connecticut.

Governor Ned Lamont, Comptroller Sean Scanlon, and New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez today announced that the State of Connecticut and City of New Britain are partnering on a series of actions to address flooding and street drainage issues in the in the area of the city surrounding Allen Street, which is prone to flood during heavy rainstorms due to an aging stormwater system that struggles to handle large volumes of water.

Governor Ned Lamont and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas are reminding Connecticut voters that a 14-day period of in-person early voting for the 2026 General Election begins today--Monday, October 19, 2026--and is available every single day through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Office of Higher Education Commissioner Timothy D. Larson today announced the opening of the 2026-2027 Serve Connecticut Community Impact Award. Now in its second year, the award recognizes Connecticut high school-aged youth for their volunteer service.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino released the following statements in response to an appeal filed today by Eversource with the Connecticut Superior Court seeking hundreds of millions of dollars from ratepayers that was denied by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) in a decision related to storm recovery costs, including more than $7 million of vendor costs deemed imprudent.