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• 12/5/2021 Governor Lamont: Flags Lowered To Half-Staff in Remembrance of Robert Joseph Dole

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for Robert Joseph Dole – he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

• 12/4/2021 Governor Lamont Announces First Confirmed COVID-19 Omicron Variant Case in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in Connecticut.

• 12/3/2021 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 Friday, December 3, 2021.

• 12/3/2021 Governor Lamont Statement on the Resignation of State Comptroller Kevin Lembo

  Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made today by State Comptroller Kevin Lembo that he intends to resign from his elected office effective December 31, 2021, due to an ongoing medical condition.

• 12/2/2021 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, December 2, 2021.

• 12/2/2021 Governor Lamont Reminds Connecticut Residents About Available Home Heating Assistance

  With winter weather approaching and heating costs rising, Governor Ned Lamont today is reminding Connecticut residents about energy assistance services that are available in the state for those who need help keeping their homes and families warm this winter.

• 12/2/2021 Governor Lamont Announces President Biden Approves His Request for Addition of New Haven County To Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration Due to Damage From Remnants of Hurricane Ida

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that at his urging, President Joe Biden has approved his request to add New Haven County to the existing FEMA Individual Assistance presidential major disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in early September.

• 12/1/2021 Governor Lamont Announces State Collects $1.7 Million From First Month of Sports Wagering and Online Casino Gaming

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut has collected roughly $1.7 million during the first month of legalized online gaming and sports wagering, which began in Connecticut with a soft launch on October 12.

• 12/1/2021 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 Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

• 12/1/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Applications Now Accepted for Connecticut’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that applications are now being accepted for Connecticut residents who want to participate in the state’s new paid family and medical leave program.

• 12/1/2021 Governor Lamont Nominates Nancy Navarretta as Mental Health and Addiction Services Commissioner

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating Nancy Navarretta of Hamden to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

• 11/30/2021 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 Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

• 11/29/2021 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 Monday, November 29, 2021.

• 11/29/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Digital Currency Group Relocating Headquarters to Connecticut, Creating More Than 300 New Jobs

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Digital Currency Group (DCG), a leading investor in bitcoin and blockchain technology companies, has informed his administration that the company will be relocating its headquarters from New York City to Stamford, Connecticut.

• 11/28/2021 Governor Lamont Statement on New COVID Variant Omicron

  Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529, also known as the Omicron variant.