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12/23/2020
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 Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
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12/22/2020
Governor Lamont Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Selection of Connecticut Commissioner Miguel Cardona as U.S. Education Secretary
Governor Ned Lamont today is applauding the announcement by President-elect Joe Biden that he is nominating Connecticut Education Commissioner Dr. Miguel Cardona to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.
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12/22/2020
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, December 22, 2020.
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12/22/2020
Governor Lamont Statement on the Passing of Ed Gomes
Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the passing of Ed Gomes, former state senator from Bridgeport.
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12/21/2020
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 Monday, December 21, 2020.
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12/21/2020
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and District of Columbia Commit To Historic Program To Reduce Climate Pollution, Invest in Transportation
Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, Governor Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island, and Mayor Muriel Bowser of the District of Columbia today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing to a groundbreaking, multi-jurisdictional program that pursues systematic and substantial reductions in motor vehicle pollution – the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions –and re-invests $300 million each year across these jurisdictions in cleaner transit, modern infrastructure, and healthier communities.
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12/21/2020
Governor Lamont Announces Approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine in Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has directed the Connecticut Department of Public Health to add Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to the state’s ongoing vaccination program following a recommendation from the Governor’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group’s Science Subcommittee that it be authorized in the state.
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12/20/2020
Governor and Mrs. Lamont Host a Virtual Holiday Open House at the Governor’s Residence
To continue the spirit of the annual Holiday Open House at the Governor’s Residence, Governor Ned Lamont and First Lady Annie Lamont today released a video extending holiday greetings to the residents of Connecticut and taking them on a virtual tour of the house as it is decorated for the season.
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12/19/2020
Governor Lamont Announces $3.77 Million in State Funding for Bridgeport’s Cherry Street Revitalization
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State Bond Commission has voted to approve $3.77 million for the next phase of Bridgeport’s Cherry Street Lofts brownfield cleanup project.
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12/18/2020
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, December 18, 2020.
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12/18/2020
Governor Lamont Implements New Guidelines for Connecticut’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order revising the guidelines for the travel advisory he enacted earlier this year in Connecticut amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in order to streamline its operations and align with recently modified guidance on the virus from the U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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12/17/2020
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, December 17, 2020.
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12/17/2020
Governor Lamont Provides Update on Winter Storm Impacting Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont this morning updated Connecticut residents on the state’s response to the winter storm currently impacting the region. The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated in a virtual capacity since Wednesday evening to monitor the impacts to the state and respond as necessary.
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12/16/2020
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 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
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12/16/2020
Governor Lamont Implements Tractor Trailer Ban Beginning 9PM Wednesday Due To Winter Storm
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to the severe winter storm that is anticipated to impact Connecticut beginning tonight, he is implementing a tractor trailer and tandem trailer travel ban on all limited access highways in the state beginning 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 and ending at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020.