Press Releases
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1/20/2023
Governor Lamont Appoints Matthew Brokman To Serve as Senior Advisor
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Matthew C. Brokman to serve in the Office of the Governor as senior advisor. In this role, Brokman will assist in the coordination of legislative, policy, and external affairs functions on behalf of the office.
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1/20/2023
Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz on the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the 50th anniversary of the January 22, 1973, landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade.
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1/19/2023
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 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
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1/18/2023
Governor Lamont Announces 2023 Legislative Proposal: Save Money for Small Businesses by Restoring Pass-Through Entity Tax Credit
Governor Ned Lamont today held a news conference in Hartford to announce his first legislative proposal of 2023, which includes restoring Connecticut’s pass-through entity tax credit to its original, revenue-neutral level of 93.01% and enabling small business owners in the state to save money by claiming a larger credit on their personal returns.
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1/17/2023
Governor Lamont and Secretary Beckham Statements on January Consensus Revenue Forecast
Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements in response to the January consensus revenue forecast that was jointly issued today by OPM and the Office of Fiscal Analysis.
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1/16/2023
Governor Lamont Schedules Special Elections on February 28 for Three State Representative Seats in Hartford, Middletown, Stamford, and West Hartford
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, February 28, 2023, as the date to hold special elections to fill three vacancies in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
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1/13/2023
Governor Lamont Directs Flags to Return to Full-Staff Saturday Evening
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on the evening of Saturday, January 14, 2023.
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1/12/2023
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 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023.
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1/11/2023
Governor Lamont Introduces Energy Action Plan Highlighting Help With Energy Affordability
Governor Ned Lamont today announced a comprehensive statewide strategy funded by federal and state dollars to provide energy assistance to Connecticut residents in the short-term and improve affordability and reliability in the long-term.
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1/10/2023
Governor Lamont Announces Start of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales at Connecticut’s First Group of Licensed Retailers
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that first legal retail sales in Connecticut of adult-use cannabis to all adults aged 21 and over began this morning at several retailers that have been licensed to sell the products.
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1/9/2023
Governor Lamont Announces Global Atlantic Financial Group Is Expanding Operations and Adding Jobs in Hartford
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Global Atlantic Financial Group, a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, is growing its operations in Hartford in an expansion plan that includes leasing an additional 11,500 square feet of office space to support approximately 100 new employees.
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1/5/2023
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 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
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1/5/2023
Governor Lamont Directs State Flags To Half-Staff in Honor of State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the flag of the State of Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff in honor of State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams (D-Middletown), who was killed late last night in a motor vehicle accident.
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1/3/2023
Governor Lamont: Health and Safety Guidance for Those Attending the 2023 Connecticut Inauguration Events
To help minimize the chances of spreading COVID-19, the flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses that are circulating in the community at this time of year, Governor Ned Lamont today shared the following health and safety guidance developed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health for those who plan on attending tomorrow’s 2023 Connecticut Inauguration events, including the inauguration ceremony and the inaugural ball.
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1/3/2023
Governor Lamont Directs Flags to Return to Full-Staff Tuesday 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 Tuesday, January 3, 2023.