Press Releases

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• 3/22/2019 Governor Lamont Directs Flags to Return to Full-Staff on Friday Evening

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that State of Connecticut flags should return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Friday, March 22, 2019. Flags have been flying at half-staff across the state in honor of State Representative Ezequiel Santiago, who passed away on March 15.

• 3/21/2019 Governor Lamont Applauds Momentum for Supporting Working Families as Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Is Approved in Committee

  Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the General Assembly’s labor committee for voting today to approve legislation he introduced that will establish a paid family and medical leave program in the state. The concept is gaining momentum, the governor said, because people understand that workers shouldn’t need to struggle with a choice between their jobs and their health, a new child, or a difficult family situation.

• 3/21/2019 Governor Lamont and Congressional Delegation Announce $5.8 Million Federal Grant to Support Connecticut’s Efforts Against the Opioid Crisis

  Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is receiving a $5.8 million federal grant that will be used to enhance the state’s efforts to fight the opioid crisis.

• 3/20/2019 Governor Lamont Encourages NCAA Tournament Fans to Use Hartford Line as Special Late Night Service Is Being Added

  Governor Ned Lamont today recommended that fans who are planning to attend the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 21 and Saturday, March 23 at the XL Center in Hartford should consider using the Hartford Line to travel to the games. Earlier today, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that special late night service will be added to the rail line each evening to accommodate fans returning home after the last game ends.

• 3/20/2019 Patricelli and Smith: How to Pay for Our Transportation Infrastructure

  Bob Patricelli and Jim Smith today released the following statement as business leaders gather at the State Capitol and the legislature’s Transportation Committee prepares to vote on several tolling proposals.

• 3/20/2019 Governor Lamont Amends Education Proposal on Shared Services; Encourages School Collaboration and Reallocation of Resources to the Classroom

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is submitting revised language to the General Assembly on his proposal encouraging shared services in Connecticut schools. The new proposal, which was developed in collaboration with stakeholders, addresses concerns raised by members of the community while continuing to encourage collaboration and shared services among schools. The governor said that he agrees with many constituents who do not want their school districts to be forced to consolidate operations and is hopeful that the modifications to his proposal address those concerns.

• 3/20/2019 Gov. Lamont on Committee Passage of Bill to Support Transportation Infrastructure Investment: To Get Connecticut Growing Again, We Have to Get Connecticut Moving Again

  Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement after the Connecticut General Assembly’s Transportation Committee voted to approve his transportation infrastructure investment bill.

• 3/18/2019 Statement From Governor Lamont’s Office: Republican ‘Prioritize Borrowing’ Plan Isn’t Free

  Governor Ned Lamont’s Senior Advisor Colleen Flanagan Johnson released the following statement in response to comments made today by State Senator Len Fasano and State Senator Henri Martin regarding the Republican’s “Prioritize Borrowing” plan.

• 3/18/2019 Governor Lamont and Transportation Advocates Call for Investments in State’s Aging Infrastructure at Site of 114-Year-Old Bridge in Milford

  Governor Ned Lamont and a group of transportation advocates today joined near the Devon Bridge in Milford to call for increased investments in the state’s aging infrastructure, noting that the 114-year-old bridge is in serious need of replacement and has long surpassed its intended lifespan.

• 3/15/2019 Governor Lamont Directs State Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of State Representative Ezequiel Santiago

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the flag of the State of Connecticut to fly at half-staff in honor of State Representative Ezequiel Santiago (D-Bridgeport), who passed away last night. State flags should be lowered beginning immediately until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined.

• 3/15/2019 Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes: Agreement Between Dominion and Eversource/UI Good for Environment, Economy, and Ratepayers

  Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes today announced that Dominion Energy and Connecticut’s two electric utility companies, Eversource and United Illuminating (UI), have reached an agreement to retain the Dominion-owned Millstone nuclear facility. The officials said the agreement is good news for the region’s grid, the environment, the state’s economy, and ratepayers alike.

• 3/11/2019 Statement From Governor Lamont’s Office: New Poll Shows Support for Adopting Tolls to Upgrade Aging Infrastructure

  Governor Ned Lamont’s Senior Advisor Colleen Flanagan Johnson issued the following statement regarding the release this afternoon of a poll by Sacred Heart University showing the majority of Connecticut residents likely support tolling when they learn that funds generated will be protected by the lockbox.

• 3/11/2019 Governor Lamont Announces Plans to Replace a Bridge on I-95 in Stamford This Summer

  Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Anna Barry today visited the area near Exit 9 on I-95 in Stamford, where over two weekends this summer the state will utilize a cost-effective and innovative method to replace a two-span bridge that carries Route 1 (East Main Street) over I-95.

• 3/8/2019 Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Announce Updated Family Violence Policy for State Employees

  Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz today announced that the administration has updated the state’s policy regarding leave rights available to state employees who are victims of family violence and the procedures relating to such leave. Announced on International Women’s Day, the updated policy is being updated to better ensure that employees who are experiencing family violence receive appropriate support.

• 3/6/2019 What They’re Saying: Business Leaders and Community Members Show Support for Modernizing Connecticut’s Transportation System

  Business leaders, community members, transportation advocates, and other officials are testifying today at a public hearing of the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee in support of legislation Governor Ned Lamont introduced that will put Connecticut on a path toward achieving a modernized and efficient transportation system that reduces gridlock and attracts business growth. Here’s what they’re telling lawmakers.