Press Releases

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• 8/5/2020 Governor Lamont Declares State of Emergency in Response to Widespread Power Outages Caused by Tropical Storm Isaias

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has proclaimed a civil preparedness emergency – also known as a state of emergency – in response to the widespread power outages caused by the impact of Tropical Storm Isaias on the State of Connecticut.

• 8/5/2020 Governor Lamont Requests Investigation of Utilities Amid Widespread Outages From Tropical Storm

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is requesting the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to conduct a thorough investigation of the state’s public utility companies, including Eversource and United Illuminating, amid widespread outages caused by Tropical Storm Isaias that have left hundreds of thousands of customers without power.

• 8/4/2020 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 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

• 8/3/2020 Governor Lamont Says Emergency Operations Center to Remain Activated to Monitor Tropical Storm Isaias

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will remain activated to monitor and manage any issues that may arise as a result of severe weather caused by Tropical Storm Isaias.

• 8/3/2020 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 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2020.

• 7/31/2020 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 Friday, July 31, 2020.

• 7/31/2020 Governor Lamont Signs Policing Reform Legislation

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law policing reform legislation formed to increase accountability for law enforcement whose actions do not represent the values of the state and to increase public trust with police officers.

• 7/31/2020 Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes Applaud Suspension of Eversource Rate Increase

  Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements regarding the decision announced today by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) that it is ordering Eversource to immediately suspend its recent rate increase and restore rates to where they stood on June 30 while it conducts an investigation.

• 7/30/2020 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, July 30, 2020.

• 7/30/2020 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, July 30, 2020.

• 7/29/2020 Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Business.CT.gov

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of business.ct.gov – an online, one-stop-shop where entrepreneurs can easily find information and quickly create a checklist with everything required to start up or manage their business in Connecticut.

• 7/29/2020 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, July 29, 2020.

• 7/29/2020 Governor Lamont Statement on the Passing of Oz Griebel

  Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement on the passing of Oz Griebel, former president and CEO of the MetroHartford Alliance.

• 7/28/2020 Governor Lamont and Public Health Commissioner Gifford Express Concern Over COVID-19 Outbreak Clusters Among Teens and Young Adults

  Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Public Health (DPH) Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre S. Gifford are expressing concern with recent COVID-19 outbreak clusters among teens and young adults in Connecticut.

• 7/28/2020 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, July 28, 2020.